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Sectarian violence in Lebanon echoing Syria's conflictThe past three days have witnessed fierce sectarian fighting in Tripoli, Lebanon's second city, where tensions have been exacerbated by Syria's yearlong crisis.
New ideas reduce waste and spoilage after the harvestA new kind of bag for cowpeas in western Africa cuts weevil infestations and boosts incomes and productivity. Research on how to better grow crops is now being joined by research on how to reduce waste and spoilage after harvest.
- Majority of Mexicans support military leading fight against cartels
The next president should include some military operations in his organized crime strategy, but focus on a transition back to civilian policing, writes guest blogger James Bosworth.
Greece calls for new election after attempts at forming new government failGreek voters will have to go to the polls once again, perhaps as early as next month, after rival political leaders failed to form a new government.
Rebekah Brooks charged in News Corp phone-hacking scandalRebekah Brooks, who held various leadership positions in Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, was charged with interfering with a police investigation into the British phone-hacking scandal.
Why Lady Gaga Indonesia concert may be canceledLady Gaga: Her concert in Indonesia was sold out. But Islamic conservatives raised concerns that Lady Gaga might corrupt young people. Threats of violence prompted police to cancel the concert permit.
As Okinawa marks 40 years of postwar sovereignty, US bases still an irritantOkinawa marked the 40th anniversary of its reversion to Japanese sovereignty from US postwar control Tuesday amid political deadlock over the relocation of a key US military base.
Philippines feels the economic cost of standing up to ChinaThe South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines is beginning to take its toll on the Philippine economy, which is heavily dependent on Chinese demand for its exports.
Two propaganda flops in less than two weeks: Is Beijing losing its touch?The official Chinese media appear to have it in for US Ambassador Gary Locke. But their angry attacks against him are backfiring with Chinese Twitterati.
Europe launches airstrikes on Somalia to uproot pirate baseThis is the first time the European-led naval expedition, Operation Atalanta, has attacked a pirate base on Somali territory.
Hollande's plane struck by lightning en route to Germany to meet MerkelA quick trip to Germany is not unusual for a new French president. But François Hollande will bring a radically changed agenda when he meets Chancellor Merkel today.
Dalai Lama wins Templeton Prize, says China suffers from 'moral crisis'China's widespread corruption and lawlessness has contributed to millions of Chinese seeking out Buddhism, says the Dalai Lama, who was awarded the Templeton Prize today.
With Egypt's help, Israel strikes deal to end hunger strikeThe deal to end a 77 day fast by Palestinian prisoners highlights ongoing trust between Israel and Egypt.
Could LRA commander's capture help net Joseph Kony?Captured deep in the remote Central African jungle, Ceasar Acellam is the highest-ranking Lord's Resistance Army commander to be caught alive. Is the net closing on Joseph Kony?
Russians perplexed by Putin's snub of G8. Is it because of protests? Obama?President Vladimir Putin said he is 'too busy' to attend the G8 summit. But Russians say he's either on edge about recent protests or intends to throw a wrench in the US-Russia 'reset.'
Syrian violence spills over border into LebanonShootings and kidnappings increase along the Syrian-Lebanese border, as Lebanese supporters of Syrian government and Syrian opposition settle scores.
China, Philippines to ban fishing in disputed South China SeaThe Philippines and China are set to impose fishing bans in the South China Sea amid a tense territorial standoff.
- Seattle skier falls 160 feet into Canadian crevasse, rescued unscathed
Nicolai Popov was back country skiing when he feel into a deep crevasses near Whistler, B.C. He survived the fall with no injuries.
Green roofs in Nairobi save energy, waterThese gardens in the sky sometimes boast trees, as well as grass and other plants, which cool the building while sucking up carbon-dioxide pollution.
Violence in Mexico and Brazil: How droughts play a roleNo one will claim the recent massacre in Mexico was caused by a drought, but water shortages in the north of both Mexico and Brazil are aggravating already difficult situations, writes a blogger.
