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- El Salvador rattled by 7.3 earthquake late Sunday
El Salvador earthquake: The 7.3 magnitude quake struck offshore, followed by a 5.4 aftershock. No injuries reported. A small tsunami formed, but the tsunami warning has been cancelled.
- As Argentina's economy slows, President Cristina Fernandez's popularity dips
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez's popularity dropped drastically over the past year, mostly due to a rise in inflation and an increase in street crime.
- Germany says 'time is money,' and additonal funds for Greece aren't an option
Germany's economic minister said Greece needed to stick to their time table for bailout reforms. Greece has asked for 'time to breathe' before making budget cuts and economic reforms.
- Refinery explosion kills 39 in Venezuela
An explosion at a oil refinery in Venezuela on Saturday caused a huge fire, killed at least 39 people, and injured dozens.
- Two Pussy Riot members flee Russia
The Pussy Riot group says two of their members have fled the country. Russian police were searching for other members of the band after sentencing three to two years in prison for staging a 'punk prayer.'
- Police document photographed reveals Julian Assange tactics
The briefing paper, captured by an eagle-eyed photographer as an official carried it in his hand, lays out the major difficulty the WikiLeaks founder faces, even though he's received diplomatic asylum.
- Two US government employees wounded in Mexico shooting
The two were riding in an armored US Embassy SUV when they came under fire south of Mexico City, an official said. The US Embassy had no immediate comment.
- Egypt opposition take to the street, clash with president's supporters
Compared to months of turmoil Egypt's streets have seen, the demonstrations were quieter and the number of protesters smaller. Demonstraters accuse president Mursi of seeking to monopolize power.
- How France views Lance Armstrong fall from grace
In France, some say Lance Armstrong epitomized 'impunity' and represented a 'generation of cheats.' They hope the stain of doping in Tour de France will end.
- Greenpeace activists storm Russian oil platform
Sitting on the side of an oil platform in the Russian Arctic with enough supplies for several days the activists protest Gazprom's plans to drill in a fragile area, the group says.
- Syrian conflict spills over into Lebanon, killing two
On Friday, fighting between supporters of the Assad regime and the Syrian opposition took place in the northern part of the country.
- Typhoon swoops over Taiwan but spares highly populated areas
Flood waters from Typhoon Tembin reached 9 feet high in the town of Hengchun, overturning buses and uprooting trees. Forecasters warn it could return.
- UN tries again to access suspected Iranian nuclear site
It is yet another attempt to get around Tehran's atomic activities. But Iran has a long-standing refusal to cooperate, so fears are growing that tensions could spill over into armed conflict.
- Naked Prince Harry appears in the Sun
The Sun newspaper became the first British tabloid to print nude Los Vegas pictures of Prince Harry and an unnamed woman, Friday. Defying a request from the royal family's lawyers, the Sun said its readers had a right to see the images.
- Norway: Was Breivik sane?
On Friday, a Norwegian court must determine whether Anders Behring Breivik was sane when he killed 77 people last year. Court-appointed experts have come to opposing conclusions, but most Norwegians believe Breivik must have been mentally sound in order to plan such an attack.
- Ecuador's President Correa sees no end to Assange standoff in UK
Ecuador's president says he understands Assange's fears about being sent to the US to face charges over WikiLeaks' 2010 publication of secret US cables, but he also remains open to talks over Asssange's fate.
- Turkey checks possible Iran link to deadly bombing
In an interview, Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc left open the possibility that Iran might be a culprit in Monday's explosion that killed nine people.
- Tropical Storm Isaac lashes Caribbean, will likely become hurricane
US forecasters said Isaac will likely turn into a Category 1 hurricane by Friday as it nears the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
- Memorial services held for South African miners killed during strike
The day should be an opportunity for the nation to 'mourn and promote a violence-free society,' said South Africa President Zuma in a statement. Still the question remains: Who is responsible for the shooting?
- Jordan withdraws men accused of sexual assault from Paralympics
Two male team members and a trainer were arrested in Northern Ireland, where Jordan's squad is training before the London Paralympics, which begin Aug. 29.