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- Pakistan arrests French Al Qaeda leader amid turmoil with prime minister
The arrest of a French national, reportedly linked to the 9/11 mastermind, highlights the challenges Pakistan is facing as it tries to pull itself out of a deepening political crisis.
Greece may form coalition government as soon as WednesdayThe New Democracy party, which came in first in the election, will likely ally with the socialist party PASOK to form a government.
WikiLeaks' Assange seeks asylum in EcuadorJulian Assange is currently in Ecuador's embassy in Britain. He has made a formal request for asylum, which is being considered.
Suu Kyi cheered by supporters in BritainThe Nobel laureate was greeted Tuesday by sustained applause and shouts during a speech at the London School of Economics.
Court in Pakistan rules prime minister disqualified from officeThe verdict by the Supreme Court was a major blow against Yousuf Reza Gilani, who has been hanging on to office for months in the face of opposition by the judges.
In hopes of steadying eurozone, G-20 leaders to advocate growth proposalsEuropean leaders' response to the economic crisis has failed to calm markets, but G-20 leaders are hoping that their strong backing of growth policies will bring some relief.
Second day of power-sharing talks begin in GreeceAt the core of any administration will be Antonis Samaras' New Democracy party, which came first in Sunday's vote and won 129 of Parliament's 300 seats — but not enough to govern alone.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Gilani 'disqualified' from office by top courtPakistani Prime Minister Gilani has not responded yet to a court decision that could touch off political turmoil in Pakistan.
Greece election gives Europe scant breathing roomWhile Greece is unlikely to withdraw from the Euro zone, Europe still needs to get its financial house in order quickly.
Egypt election: Muslim Brotherhood claims victory as military consolidates powerHowever, recent moves by the Egyptian military leave the nation largely in the hands of the generals.
Aung San Suu Kyi accepts Nobel Peace Prize, 21 years laterThe Myanmar activist said the prize helped her keep going in captivity.
Saudi crown prince dies; successor uncertainCrown Prince Nayef was the interior minister responsible for cracking down on al-Qaeda after September 11.
- Japan plans to restart two nuclear reactors. Will more follow?
Concerns about Japan's summer energy demand and the impact on the economy factored into decision, which many see as a victory for the powerful nuclear energy industry.
Public anger spurs China to suspend 3 officials over forced abortionThe case of a mother who was forced to undergo an abortion seven months into her pregnancy sparked an uproar in China after graphic photos were circulated online.
German 'forest boy' is a hoax, authorities sayGerman police say the young man, who claimed he lived in the woods outside Berlin, is actually from the Netherlands and initially lied about his identity.
Coca-Cola to enter Myanmar for first time in 60 yearsFollowing the US government's decision to suspend investment sanctions. Coca-Cola says it will start selling its drinks in Myanmar.
Fighter pilot set to become first Chinese woman in spaceLiu Yang will be part of a three-person crew aboard a Chinese spacecraft set to launch Saturday night. She will become China's first woman in space.
UN Monitors find stench of death in Syrian townThe monitors were only just able to get to the town of Haffa after a week of attempts.
Egyptian high court dissolves parliamentSome commentators are calling the decision tantamount to a coup; the decision has put this weekend's elections on uncertain ground.
Assange loses again in UK court, extradition expected soonThe WikiLeak's founder could appeal his case to the European Court in Strasbourg, but legal experts say he has little chance there to stave off extradition to Sweden.
