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Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni reappoints premier despite opposition protestsOpposition lawmakers in Cambodia boycotted Tuesday's session of the National Assembly to protest the country's July election, which they say was rigged.
Qantas: Snake grounds flight from Sydney to TokyoQantas: Snake on a plane? A small Mandarin Rat Snake was found inside a Qantas Boeing 747 airliner, leading to 370 passengers being grounded in Sydney overnight.
- Why Israel is advising Kenya in mall attack response
Israel has been a close ally of Kenya since 2002 when militants bombed an Israeli-owned luxury hotel in Mombasa, killing 13 people, and fired two missiles at an Israeli airliner as it took off, narrowly missing the aircraft.
Egyptian court bans Muslim Brotherhood activitiesThe court also ordered the government to seize Muslim Brotherhood assets.
Kenya mall attack: Evidence of an Al Qaeda revival?The attack on a shopping mall in Kenya prompted US Republican lawmakers Sunday to say that the attack showed Al Qaeda is growing in size and strength, belying the Obama administration's claims that it has grown weaker.
Russian embassy in Damascus shelled, differences on security resolution persistIn the US-Russia brokered deal to manage Syria's chemical weapons, the UN security council remains divided on whether a resolution should include the threat of military force. On Sunday, a mortar shell struck the Russian embassy in Damascus injuring three.
Hopes shattered as North Korea cancels family reunions with South KoreansHundreds of South Koreans, mostly in their 70s or older, had planned to visit North Korea's Diamond Mountain to reunite with relatives separated since the Korean War. North Korea indefinitely postponed the reunions Saturday.
75 killed in Taliban attack on historic Pakistani churchA wing of the Taliban is claiming credit for an attack on All Saints Church, a historic church in Pakistan. Suicide bombers detonated their devices as worshipers were gathering outside the church for a free meal, killing 75 and wounding 110.
Palestinian kidnaps and kills Israeli co-workerA West Bank Palestinian lured an Israeli soldier, who worked part-time at the same restaurant, into a cab. The Palestinian confessed to killing the Israeli. He had intended to trade the Israeli for a Palestinian brother in prison in Israel.
Syria meets first chemical weapons deadlineSaturday was the deadline for Syria to give a full account of its chemical weapons arsenal. Ultimately, a US-Russia deal calls for Syria's inventory of chemical weapons to be destroyed.
Al Shabaab claims responsibility for Kenya mall attackAl Shabaab, an Islamist militant group in Somalia, claimed it had carried out the attack that killed at least 30 people at a Nairobi mall. A US official says Americans were also injured in the attack.
- Selena Gomez concerts canceled amid Russian fears over gay rights
Selena Gomez canceled her two concerts after Russia refused her a visa. Russian officials may have been worried that Selena Gomez was going to do what Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Bloodhound Gang did.
Kidnapped by the Taliban, Afghan woman still defiantFariba Ahmadi Kakar, an Afghan lawmaker, was held hostage by the Taliban for four weeks. She was released in a prisoner exchange. "I am even braver than before," she says.
Typhoon Usagi hammers Taiwan, Philippines, approaches Hong KongTyphoon Usagi weakened from a super typhoon, but still has winds gusting to 130 m.p.h. Hong Kong flights were canceled after 6 p.m. Saturday.
Nairobi mall attack targeted non-Muslims, says witnessAn upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya, was attacked Saturday. Grenades were thrown and gunfire continues, say police. At least 22 people are dead, says a Red Cross official. Muslims were told to leave before the attack began.
- Saudi princess no slave holder, human trafficking charges dropped
Saudi princess faces no charges: A Saudi princess living in Irvine, Calif. was falsely accused of holding a Kenyan servant against her will. But prosecutors say there was no evidence to corroborate human trafficking.
Boko Haram gunmen attack Nigerian security forces, government saysSecurity forces were searching for a hidden weapons cache when Boko Haram militants opened fire in the Nigerian capital Friday morning.
The war against Islamic extremists in Mali is won, says French President Francois HollandeDuring a speech in Mali, Francois Hollande declared victory in the war against Islamic extremists in the country, while promising to keep French troops on the ground as long as an extremist threat exists.
Ann Curry interview: Iran's Rouhani says people should be 'completely free'In Ann Curry's NBC News television interview in Tehran this week, Iran's President Rouhani said that a 'commission for citizens' rights' will be established 'in the near future.' He said the viewpoint of the government on censorship issues should be based 'on our morals.'
Raid: Egyptian troops turn to Kerdasa against Islamist strongholdKerdasa raid: Egyptian security forces turned to Kerdasa, with a large force of troops and policemen encircling the town near the Giza Pyramids, famed among tourists, aiming to drive out Islamist militants who held sway there for over a month.
