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Death toll reaches 301 as Turkey wraps up mine rescueA new fire broke out in Turkey's Soma mine hampering rescue efforts, officials said. On Saturday, rescuers began winding down their operations, following a night of clashes between police and demonstrators angry over poor safety standards.
Record flooding in Balkans prompts evacuations, kills at least 20Record rainfall over three days in Bosnia and Serbia caused severe flooding, as high as the second floor of people's homes in some places. On Saturday, tens of thousands were evacuated, and at least 20 dead.
Thousands welcome Modi in New DelhiFollowing India's most decisive election in three decades, newly-elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted supporters outside the New Delhi offices of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
Laos plane crash: Defense minister, 4 others killedLaos plane crash: A plane carrying about 20 people crashed in a forested area in northeastern Laos Saturday, killing Lao Defense Minister Douangchay Phichit and his wife, as well as three other senior officials.
Iran: Nuclear talks moving 'very slowly'Nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers reported difficulties as the talks went into their third day on Friday – and Washington said it was up to the Iranians to make concessions.
Two blasts hit Nairobi in latest string of attacks, kills 10, injures 70Nairobi attack: Two blasts came the same week the United States and the UK issued renewed warnings about possible terror attacks in Kenya, leading to a bristling response from the country's president Friday, who said such warnings strengthen the will of terrorists.
- Christian woman sentenced to death for 'apostasy' in Sudan
Sudanese law makes it a crime to convert from Islam to another faith, but Meriam Ibrahim says she has always been Christian, though her father was Muslim. After her conviction, she was given four days to 'repent' and give up Christianity. When she did not, she was sentenced to die.
- Why Pope Francis won't use bulletproof car on Middle East visit
Pope Francis won't use an enclosed Popemobile with bulletproof glass on his trip to the Middle East this month. The Pope says he wants to be close to the people. In Rome, he rides in a Ford Focus.
Nigeria will not agree to prisoner swap with Boko HaramBritain's top official for Africa, Mark Simmonds, said the Nigerian government made it clear they would not swap prisoners in exchange for more than 270 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamic militant organization Boko Haram.
At least two killed, 22 wounded in attack on Thai protestersTwo anti-government demonstrators were killed in Bangkok Thursday, and at least 22 injured in explosions and an overnight shooting attack. Since protests began in November, 27 have died and 800 have been wounded.
Joran van der Sloot to be father, husbandJoran van der Sloot, convicted of murdering a 21-year-old student, and his fiance have nearly completed legal arrangements to wed. The future Mrs. van der Sloot is five months pregnant with a boy, according to his lawyer.
Yemen Army clashes with Al Qaeda militants, kills 16Al Qaeda militants, seeking to recapture a restive southern town from Yemen government forces, killed seven soldiers on Wednesday, security officials said.
- Turkey mine disaster: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises
The death toll after an explosion in a coal mine in Turkey rose to 232 on Wednesday. Hundreds more miners are believed trapped in the mine.
- Why judge ordered mental evaluation for Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius was ordered by the judge in his murder trial to undergo an evaluation for mental illness after a psychiatrist diagnosed Pistorius with "mental anxiety." The trial will be delayed 30 days.
U.N.'s chief negotiator on Syria resignsFormer Algerian foreign minister and longtime U.N. diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi resigned as the international point person on Syria Tuesday. Brahimi managed to get officials from the Assad regime and rebel representatives through two rounds of peace talks in Geneva, but they ended with no resolution.
- Anti-Semitism low in US, high in Greece, says global survey
Greece was the most anti-Semitic country in Western Europe, and Sweden was the least, based on an Anti-Defamation League survey of 102 countries. In the United States, nine percent of adults were found to harbor anti-Semitic views.
- Fall from grace: Former Israeli PM sentenced to six years in prison
Ehud Olmert was sent to prison for his role in a bribery case, in what many saw as triumph of Israel's justice system. He's the first former Israeli prime minister to go to prison.
Google search results now limited by European courtIn a decision that lifts privacy rights above freedom of information, Europe's highest court ruled individuals should have control over Google search results showing personal information. The decision applies to all search engines.
Mozzarella arrests? How Italian buffalo mozzarella led to 13 arrests.Mozzarella arrests: Police in Italy have shut down a mozzarella factory and arrested 13 people after finding that the 'buffalo mozzarella' included cheaper imported cow milk along with prized local buffalo milk.
- Oscar Pistorius: Are lawyers using 'anxiety' defense?
Oscar Pistorius was diagnosed as having an anxiety disorder, says a psychiatrist, who testified at his murder trial Monday. The psychiatrist said Oscar Pistorius would be more likely to 'fight' than run from an intruder.
