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- Egypt's President Morsi leaves for Saudi on 1st foreign trip
Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood has said his administration has no plans to 'export' Egypt'srevolution, an implicit reassurance to Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies, who have been nervous over the possibility of Arab Spring revolts reaching their shores.
- Spanish police clash with miners in Madrid
Six demonstrators were hospitalized after police fired rubber bullets. Police made seven arrests, and two officers were injured.
- British cops work to solve 'unexplained' death of billionaire philanthropist
Eva Rausing, one of Britain's richest women, died Monday. British police are conducting more tests to shed light on her "unexplained" death. Hans Kristian Rausing, her husband, has been arrested. Rausing is an heir to the $6.7 billion TetraPak fortune.
- Did the trial of Israel's ex-Prime Minister change the course of history?
Olmert's case is one of several similar inquiries that have caused Israelis to question the trustworthiness of their government leaders in recent years. Olmert suggested that this case may have impacted discussions his government was having with the Palestinians.
- Rausing London home sealed off by police
One of the world's wealthiest families, the Rausings, of Tetra Pak fame, lost one of its members, Eva. Police are investigating her death and have detained a man in connection with it.
- In Egypt: Will dialogue resolve the conflict?
The standoff in Egypt between President Mohamed Mursi and the Supreme Constitutional Court over a ruling the court made last month is unlikely to end soon. The outcome of the conflict will undoubtedly have repercussions across the region.
- Former Israeli prime minister Olmert cleared of key corruption charges
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert was cleared today of the central corruption charges that prompted his resignation in 2009, although some lesser charges were upheld.
- In Egypt: Will parliament reconvene?
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court upheld its earlier ruling that one third of the country's parliament was elected illegally. Following that ruling the country's military dismissed the government. Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi aims to reconvene the lower chamber of parliament in defiance of the court.
- Roger Federer undecided on carrying Swiss flag at Olympics
The 17-time Grand Slam champion says he might give the honor to someone else.
- Locals and Kabul authorities vow revenge after woman is killed by Taliban
The Taliban claimed the woman committed adultery. A video showed some 150 men perched on a hill to watch the execution praising the attackers.
- Roger Federer: Wimbledon win puts him back at No. 1 in tennis
Roger Federer beat Britain's Andy Murray in four sets. Roger Federer, with seven Wimbledon wins, is now tied with Pete Sampras.
- Video shows Afghan woman being executed for adultery
The public execution of a woman for adultery in what was once a peaceful region of Afghanistan raises questions about the power and influence of the Taliban.
- Egypt's president orders parliament to reopen
The surprise move by the Islamist Mohammed Morsi could lead to a clash with Egypt's powerful generals.
- Serena Williams: Two Wimbledon championships in a day
Serena Williams won the women's singles title, then won the Wimbledon doubles championship with her sister, Venus. For Serena and Venus it was their fifth Wimbledon doubles title.
- Tens of thousands protest 'vote-buying' in Mexico
Protesters are accusing Enrique Pena Nieto, Mexico's newly elected president, of giving gifts to voters before the election.
- Russian floods kill 150 after a foot of rain falls in a day
Residents in the Black Sea region question whether the release of water from a reservoir contributed to the catastrophe.
- London Olympics: heightened vigilance leads to 7 more arrests
Ahead of the London Olympics, seven men were arrested after a car-load of guns was found in northern England. The UK's national threat level warns of a 'strong possibility' of a terrorist attack.
- Former Argentine dictators found guilty of stealing babies
Three decades ago, when a military junta ran the country of Argentina, the government ran a systematic program to take babies from leftist parents. Hundreds of babies are thought to have disappeared under the program.
- Did Pena Nieto win in Mexico? Official count confirms his victory
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador alleges that Enrique Pena Nieto bought votes in the recent election in Mexico. These accusations are likely to lead to a legal challenge of the election's outcome.
- Will global sanctions succeed in Syria?
The U.S. and its partners are hoping for support from Russia and China to prevent economic support of Assad's government in Syria. The opposition wants Assad to step down; to enable a transition to take place.