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- Congo rejects rebels' truce talks proposal
Rebels fighting against the Democratic Republic of Congo government have made their way to just outside the city of Goma, while refugees again flee from the rebel attack.
- Israel faces millions of hacking attempts
Since the conflict with Gaza began, the Israeli government has blocked more than 44 million hacking attempts on government web sites.
- Israel talks cease-fire in Egypt, while widening range of targets in Gaza
Egypt has been leading international efforts to broker a truce between Israel and Gaza. On Sunday, an Israeli envoy talked with Egyptian officials, but Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers have yet to compromise.
- Obama to speak at symbolic university in Myanmar
On Monday, President Obama will give a speech at the University of Yangon in Myanmar. The school, once one of Asia's finest universities, has become a symbol of the country's uprising and ruined education system.
- Fresh attack on Tel Aviv as Israel bombards Gaza Strip
Israel's Iron Dome system intercepted a third strike in as many days on Tel Aviv. This conflict marks the first time Hamas rockets have reached Israel's two largest cities.
- Japan dissolves Parliament, leaving government divided
Elections are set for Dec. 16. If Prime Minister Noda's center-left party loses, the economically sputtering country will get its seventh prime minister in more than six years.
- Croatian generals' war crime convictions overturned
Ante Gotovina and Mladen Markac had been convicted of multiple crimes, including murder and deportation, committed during Croatia's 1995 ethnic cleansing campaign against Serbs.
- Will China's new leaders implement bold reforms?
China's Communist Party transitioned to new leadership peacefully on Thursday. Rapid growth over the past decade has left the Chinese public wanting more. Will the new government deliver?
- Gaza: Egypt shows support of Hamas
Israel and Hamas are trading fire. Egypt's president, Mohamed Mursi, denounced Israel's role in the fighting. In support of Hamas, Egyptian officials plan to visit Gaza on Friday.
- Xi Jinping: A one-time 'princeling' takes China's reins
The son of a former top Communist Party official, China's President-to-be Xi Jinping is considered a cautious reformer.
- UN slams its own response to Sri Lanka's civil war
The UN, in a 'scathing' self-critique released Wednesday, said that it failed to protect civilians in 2009, during the final months of the Sri Lankan government's battle with the Tamil Tigers.
- Ireland: We will clarify abortion law to avoid tragedy repeat
The Irish government's pledge to clarify when abortions are allowed comes amid a furor over the death of Savita Halappanavar, who was denied a termination following her miscarriage.
- It's official, Xi is China's new leader
On Thursday, China's Communist Party revealed its new leadership. Former Vice President Xi Jinping will be the new president, party chief, and head of the military.
- Tragic killing of Honduran teen leaves US asking questions
In May, Honduran soldiers tracked down and killed a 15-year-old boy. This week, the boy's father found that the soldiers had been trained and equipped by the US. The State Department is pressing the Honduran government for answers.
- Security Council responds to Israeli strikes on Gaza
On Wednesday night the U.N. Security Council called an emergency meeting following Israel's new offensive strikes against Palestinian militants in Gaza. An Israeli strike was responsible for killing the commander of the Hamas militants.
- New leadership in China, but same old decision-making problems
China's transition to new leadership may portray a decisive nation to the rest of the world, but internally Chinese politics often make policy decisions a slow-going process.
- Space cooperation with Australia the latest sign of US pivot toward Asia
In addition to last year's agreement to rotate US Marines through Australia, the US and Australia are now cooperating on advanced military space equipment that will help tackle 'space junk.'
- Israeli airstrike in Gaza: Hamas confirms its top commander killed
Ahmed Al-Jaabari, who ran Hamas's armed wing, died along with a passenger after their car was targeted by an Israeli missile strike in Gaza, according to the Islamist group.
- Pakistan frees Taliban prisoners to jumpstart peace process?
Pakistan's release of the prisoners may signal greater willingness to help Afghanistan peace talks.
- Anti-austerity strikes spread across Europe, lead to arrests, canceled flights
Arrests, and canceled flights are seen across Europe on Wednesday as millions of workers went on strike to protest against spending cuts they say have made the economic crisis worse.