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- Mexico to charge police officers in attack against CIA agents
After an ambush that injured US CIA operatives, the Mexican government has indicated they are close to charging police officers, who they say may be corrupt.
- Afghan presidential election set for April 2014, easing international concerns
Many were worried that Karzai might delay elections to remain in power and so welcomed the move to set a firm date.
- Syria: Airstrikes mark the end of a supposed 'ceasefire'
The ceasefire that was meant to accompany the Eid holiday in Syria was widely ignored. Though the UN had sent aid, it was unable to deliver it because of fighting.
- Hillary Clinton visits Balkans to keep Dayton agreement on track
Power struggles between ethnic Serb, Muslim, and Croat parties are holding back Balkan states from fuller integration with Europe.
- China's middle class protests chemical plant, and win
The government's concession in weekend chemical plant protests may indicate it's willing to meet some of the demands of China's rising middle class ahead of a leadership transition next month.
- Ukraine votes: disappearing ink, a clone candidate, other tricks emerge
Ukraine's opposition parties are alleging widespread violations as the country votes today in parliamentary elections.
- Israeli strike targets Gaza as rockets land in Israel
Israel killed a Hamas gunman in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, and a separate rocket salvo from Gaza landed in Israel but caused no damage.
- Another church bombed, sending tremors along Nigeria's religious dividing line
A suicide bomber rammed an SUV loaded with explosives into a Catholic church holding Mass on Sunday in northern Nigeria, killing at least seven people and wounding more than 100 others.
- Tsunami evacuation for Hawaii canceled after thousands flee
The warnings followed a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 that hit Canada's Pacific coastal province of British Columbia late on Saturday.
- India's cabinet reshuffled to bring in a touch of youth
The embattled government of Manmohan Singh reshuffled its cabinet to elevate younger leaders in a bid to appeal to one of the world's younger electorates.
- Magnitude 7.7 earthquake rattles West coast of Canada
Canada earthquake: The earthquake stuck just after 8 p.m. local time Saturday, creating a small tsunami. No major damage or injuries have been reported in Canada. Hawaii still on tsunami watch.
- Russian hydroelectric project strengthens bond with Kyrgyzstan
A project to build four hydroelectric power stations will extend the Kremlin's footprint in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz officials welcome the investment, which could boost their economy.
- Sudanese rebels shell southern city during visit by defense minister
Rebels shelled Kadugli, a major oil-producing city in south Sudan as the defense minister was addressing worshipers during a prayer service. It was the fourth shelling of Kadugli this month.
- Former Italian Premier Berlusconi sentenced to four years for tax fraud
The media mogul and former prime minister was one of four men convicted for scheming to avoid taxes on a movie-broadcasting deal. Berlusconi will remain free pending appeal.
- Shot Pakistani girl Malala recovering as father arrives in UK
Malala Yousufzai is recovering at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where she was flown for treatment and protection from Taliban threats after she was shot on Oct. 9 in northwestern Pakistan.
- Hurricane Sandy tears through Bahamas, weakens to Cat. 1
Hurricane Sandy has left 22 people dead in the Caribbean, but winds weakened to Category 1 hurricane strength. Hurricane Sandy killed 11 people in Cuba.
- Cuba: Hurricane Sandy leaves destruction in its wake
Hurricane Sandy knocked down trees, clogged streets and killed at least three people in the Caribbean. The storm is expected to hit the U.S. East Coast over the weekend and into next week. Flooding, high winds and downed trees are of concern.
- How will Syria mark Eid al-Adha?
In recognition of the Muslim holiday, a ceasefire is planned in Syria beginning Friday and running through Monday. UN aid agencies are hoping to use the window to provide aid to Syrians living in hard-to-reach parts of the country.
- British recession ends on Olympics' economic boost
Britain posted its strongest quarterly GDP growth in five years in the third quarter, the government said today, thanks in part to temporary factors like this year's Olympics.
- Ecuador fears for Wikileaks founder's health, asks UK for safe passage
Julian Assange has been holed up inside Ecuador's embassy in London since June to avoid extradition to Sweden. An Ecuadorian foreign official said they are 'very concerned about his health.'