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- German vote on Greek bailout hints at tough road ahead for Merkel
The German parliament endorsed a second bailout for Greece, but a drop in support among members of Chancellor Merkel's coalition is evidence that she'll have to work hard to get support for future assistance.
- West is meddling in Syria's affairs, government spokesman says
Syria's foreign ministry spokesman tells the Associated Press Western governments are interferring when it comes to their handling of the protests that have rocked the Middle Eastern country since last year.
- WikiLeaks to release five million emails stolen from Stratfor
WikiLeaks is making public email stolen from Stratfor, a global security analysis company based in Texas. Hackers broke into Stratfor data systems in December and stole employee emails.
- Quran burning protests rage on, injuring 7 more troops
The US ambassador to Afghanistan admits that 'tensions are running very high here' over the disposal of Qurans in a burn pit at a US military base.
- Syria vote called a 'farce' by West
Syria heads to the polls today to vote on a new constitution, a move by embattled President Bashar al-Assad to defuse an uprising.
- Syrians in Homs feel abandoned by world
Residents are pessimistic about last week's "Friends of Syria" conference and say they see no real pressure for change.
- Putin will easily secure election victory, according to new poll
After weeks of doubt that Russian presidential candidate Vladimir Putin could avoid a runoff, a new poll suggests he'll handily win the first round.
- Australian mystery reexamined: Did a dingo kill the Chamberlain baby?
The Chamberlains insist a dingo killed their baby, Azaria, in 1980. With new evidence, Australia is investigating the Chamberlain dingo-baby case for the fourth time.
- Argentina train crash kills 49 people, traps dozens
A packed Argentina commuter train crashed at a Buenos Aires station during Wednesday's morning rush hour, killing 49 people and injuring more than 600.
- After Yemen election, life after Saleh begins
Yemen began a new era without Ali Abdullah Saleh on Wednesday after Tuesday's uncontested election ousted the leader by the 'Arab Spring' uprisings.
- Australia Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigns in leadership rift
Australia Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said today he could not work with Prime Minister Gillard amid 'soap opera' reports that she intended to fire him as foreign minister for disloyalty.
- Russia continues arms sales to Syria despite Western protests
Russia has increased its delivery of arms to Syria that critics say are being used against Syrians.
- Greeks greet debt deal with relief, but dread sacrifices ahead
The EU agreed to give Greece a $170 billion bailout, rescuing the country from a default next month. But after five years of recession, the economic outlook is still not promising.
- Mexico prison riot a cover for Zetas escape
Mexican prison guards may have helped 30 Zeta drug cartel members escape during a prison riot. Some 44 inmates were killed at the Apodaca prison in northern Mexico early Sunday.
- McCain: Egypt and US 'must remain friends'
Sen. John McCain tried to smooth over tensions with Egypt following the country's decision to prosecute 16 American democracy workers
- UN nuclear inspectors visit Iran to probe weapons allegations
The visit by the UN nuclear inspectors is the agency's second visit in less than a month as it struggles to determine whether Iran is developing nuclear weapons, as the West and Israel allege.
- North Korea threatens to attack South Korea over routine drills
Soon after South Korea announced their annual military drills, North Korea's military issued a warning statement.
- At least 40 die in Mexico prison riot
The deadly prison riot in northern Mexico started early Sunday morning in a high-security cell block.
- Latvia rejects proposal to name Russian an official language
Latvia's rejection of the proposal – and its strong support in one section of the country – highlights the deep divide between ethnic Latvians and Russians who have made a home there.
- Syrian forces fire on crowded funeral procession
Activists say two were killed in the latest violence, which came during a visit to Syria by a Chinese envoy.