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- Four British men admit guilt in London Stock Exchange bomb plot
A quartet of British men pleaded guilty to their roles in a plan to detonate explosives at the London Stock Exchange and other sites in December 2010.
- Putin says he may face runoff in Russian presidential election
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin said there's a possibility of a runoff following the March 4 Russian presidential election if he doesn't receive more than 50 percent of the vote.
- As UN nuclear inspectors arrive, Iran says 'questions will be answered'
The three-day visit could shape the direction of Western efforts to curb Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran says is only for peaceful purposes.
- Tiger Woods tied for lead in Abu Dhabi Championship
Tiger Woods fired a six-under par 66 Saturday. After three rounds, Tiger Woods is now tied with Britain's Robert Rock for the lead of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
- Tiger Woods edges closer to top in Abu Dhabi tourney
Tiger Woods shot a three under par 69 Friday in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and is now two shots off the lead.
- Somali pirate captors move US hostage after SEAL raid
After the US Navy SEAL rescue of American and Dane hostages this week, Somali pirates say they will move other hostages around, and will kill hostages if they are attacked.
- Costa Concordia company to offer compensation to ship passengers
Costa Cruises has negotiated with consumer groups compensation worth thousands of dollars to passengers who were aboard the Costa Concordia when it ran aground earlier this month off the Italian coast.
- Why won't Egypt let Americans return to US?
Sam LaHood, son of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, heads the International Republican Institute in Egypt and was recently kept from boarding a flight out of Egypt.
- Rafael Nadal tops Roger Federer in Australian Open semifinal
Nadal will have the opportunity to capture an 11th major title on Sunday night when he plays the winner of Friday's semifinal between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
- Australia Prime Minister Gillard rescued amid rowdy aboriginal rights protests
Some 200 supporters of indigenous rights had surrounded a Canberra restaurant while Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott were inside, prompting the secret service to whisk them away.
- Workers to pump oil from Costa Concordia on Saturday
Actual pumping of the oil isn't expected to begin until Saturday, but teams from the Dutch shipwreck salvage firm Smit were working on the bow of the Concordia on Tuesday and divers were to make underwater inspections to identify the precise locations of the fuel tanks.
- IMF predicts European recession will slow global economy
The International Monetary Fund is warning against deep budgetary cuts and extreme austerity measures.
- Chinese police fire into crowd of Tibetan protesters, say witnesses
But Chinese authorities said that overseas advocacy groups were twisting the truth about what happened with Tibetan protesters Monday in order to undermine the government.
- Muammar Qaddafi loyalists seize Libyan town
The retaking of Bani Walid comes as Libya's new leaders have struggled to unify the oil-rich North African nation three months after Qaddafi was captured and killed.
- Serena falls at Australian Open; Djokovic, Wozniacki advance
Serena Williams of the US was knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round Monday. Meanwhile, both Novak Djokovic and Caroline Wozniacki have moved into the quarterfinals.
- EU bans buying oil from Iran: How will Iran respond?
Iran threatened a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to a new European Union ban on oil from Iran. Iran says it's considering an immediate shut off of oil to Europe.
- Yemen's Saleh leaves for US, says he'll be back
President Ali Abdullah Saleh left Yemen Sunday talking of both handing over power and returning before presidential elections next month.
- Costa Concordia: Stowaways the latest uncertainty
Unregistered passengers – stowaways – may have been aboard the Costa Concordia cruise ship that wrecked off the coast of Italy, meaning the final death toll could go higher.
- Multiple attacks in Nigeria kill at least 143
The series of coordinated attacks were attributed to a radical Islamic group.
- Bangladesh Army says it foiled a coup via Facebook
Intelligence sources say the Bangladesh coup attempt last month was fueled by retired officers campaigning to introduce sharia law. The news raises concern about political instability in the region.