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Sri Lanka: Fractious Commonwealth Summit ends with ultimatumConcern over large-scale civilian deaths during Sri Lanka's recent civil war was an issue of contention at this week's Commonwealth Summit of former British colonies. British Prime Minister David Cameron said the Sri Lankan government must conduct an inquiry or he will push for one by the UN.
Boeing airliner crash kills 50 in Kazan, RussiaA Boeing 737 airliner crashed in route from Moscow, exploding when it hit the runway in Kazan, Russia Sunday, killing all 44 passengers and six crew members on board.
Mandela 'quite ill,' unable to speakFormer South African President Nelson Mandela is unable to speak due to tubes being used by doctors to keep his lungs clear of fluid, said his ex-wife. He uses his face to communicate she said, and is relatively relaxed.
Pakistan to charge former president with treasonThe Pakistani government plans to ask the Supreme Court to begin treason proceedings against former President Pervez Musharraf for declaring a state of emergency and suspending the country's constitution while he was in office.
France will not back down on Iran, Hollande promises NetanyahuIn a visit to Israel, French President Francois Hollande said France would take a firm approach in nuclear negotiations with Iran, and would maintain all sanctions until certain Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon.
As Toronto turns on him, few loyalists left in 'Ford Nation'The Toronto City Council voted Friday to strip Mayor Rob Ford of most of his powers following embarrassing revelations about his drug and alcohol abuse, as well as erratic outbursts. But some members of 'Ford Nation' stand by the man they elected.
French debate: Punish prostitutes or their customers?France's ruling socialist party wants to punish the clients of prostitutes. But a group of French celebrities has signed a petition against the proposal.
Eygpt's Islamists call for national dialogueSupporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi have made their first formal proposal at negotiations with Egypt's military-backed government. Islamists leaders have called for the release of detainees, and an end to the crackdown against the Muslim Brotherhood.
Refusal to destroy Syria's chemical weapons sparks Albanian national prideThe announcement that Albania would not destroy Syria's chemical weapons on its soil was met by cheers from Albanian citizens, who see the decision as a sign the country is taking control of its own politics.
Libyan government struggles for control after militia attack on protestersClashes between Libyan soldiers, militias, and gunmen erupted Saturday in Tripoli. On Friday, 43 people were killed when militiamen opened fire on citizens protesting unlawfully armed groups.
- One-child policy change: Don't expect a baby boom in China
One-child policy: China eased its one-child policy for the first time in three decades. But attitudes about children and family size are changing, and fewer couples want more than one child.
Mothers, fathers, children, friends: Filipinos continue search for missingGovernment officials say 1,179 people are still missing after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines Nov. 8. Many of the missing are believed to have been swept out to sea, and countless unidentified bodies remain tangled in debris.
Bombing follows draft of US, Afghan security agreementA suicide bombing killed at least one and injured dozens in Kabul Saturday, as US and Afghan leaders completed a draft of a Bilateral Security Agreement for US withdrawal from the country. The agreement must be approved by 3,000 elders, clerics, and parliamentarians.
Following religious clashes, Pakistan imposes curfew in northern citySeveral Sunnis from an Islamic seminary were killed when a Shiite religious commemoration turned violent Friday, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The government ordered residents to stay in their homes following the violence.
Toronto's Rob Ford, stripped of mayor powers, turns to TV for solaceToronto Mayor Rob Ford had some of his powers stripped from him by the city council today amid drug and drunk driving allegations. 'Stay tuned' says the backer of his new TV venture.
Gambia breaks relations with surprised TaiwanGambia is the first diplomatic ally to break with Taiwan since relations between China and Taiwan began to thaw four years ago.
St. Peter Relics to be put on display at VaticanSt. Peter Relics: Archbishop Rino Fisichella said that that 'tradition recognizes' the relics are those of the martyred Peter.
Typhoon Haiyan: Was the government prepared?Philippines President Benigno Aquino defended preparations ahead of last week's devastating storm. Others say local governments failed to mobilize to force evacuations and that the country's response to such disasters is mainly reactive.
- Typhoon Haiyan: Is aid being distributed fast enough?
Five days after Typhoon Haiyan, looting broke out at a rice warehouse in the Philippines. For some of the 600,000 displaced people, international aid is arriving but not being distributed quickly enough.
Israel halts plans for new settlements that could have derailed peace talksEarlier today, Israel's Housing Ministry announced plans for new settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, prompting Palestinians to threaten to walk out of peace talks.
