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Egyptian presidential debate underscores Islamist vs. establishment divideEgypt's first ever presidential debate pitted stability against revolutionary fervor. Elections are scheduled for later this month.
China's standoff with the Philippines heats up with travel warnings, oil drillingAnalysts say the oil-rich waters around Scarborough Shoal and the Paracels are but one factor in the increasingly prickly relations between China and the Philippines.
Activist Chen Guangcheng: China targets lawyers trying to helpOfficials have confiscated the license of a lawyer who volunteered to defend blind activist Chen Guangcheng's nephew. The nephew has been charged with 'homicide with intent.'
Russian, French, Italian jobs hang on Sukhoi Superjet crash probeNo survivors have been found at the crash site of the Russian Sukhoi Superjet in Indonesia. A key question: Was it pilot error or equipment malfunction?
Rio+20: Rio's dry run for the Olympics and World CupRio+20 comes at a time when more and more events are being held in Rio, and will serve as an important test for the city's ability to accommodate and transport visitors, writes Rachel Glickhouse.
Damascus bombings prompt warnings of Iraq-style insurgencyYesterday's bombings in Damascus were the largest since the uprising began. The US and others are sounding an alarm about a particularly worrisome turn in the conflict.
Exclusive: potential China link to cyberattacks on gas pipeline companiesThose analyzing the cyberspies who are trying to infiltrate natural-gas pipeline companies have found similarities with an attack on a cybersecurity firm a year ago. At least one US government official has blamed China for that earlier attack.
DOMA and Prop. 8 struck down: Gay marriage laws around the globe There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
Progress WatchWhy teen driving deaths have tumbled to historic lowsTraffic fatalities are hitting record lows for all drivers, but the drop among teen drivers is especially important, given that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teens.
- Mexico volcano ash forces shutdown of airport
A volcano in Mexico, El Popocatepetl, erupted spewing enough ash Thursday to close the Puebla airport.
Plane crash in Indonesia upends strategy to put Russian aviation on stronger pathThe Russian Sukhoi SuperJet 100 that went down over Indonesia is seen as the struggling aviation industry's greatest hope. The crash will cast a shadow, even if human error is the cause.
Journalist Kevin Fagan looked for solutions to homelessnessHis newspaper series on the homeless in San Francisco emphasized solutions – what really works and what doesn't. The result: constructive changes.
Putin cancels US summit visit, meeting with ObamaThe White House announced Wednesday that Putin is unable to join the other leaders of the Group of Eight industrial nations meeting outside Washington on May 18-19.
Obama decision on gay marriage ripples through Latin AmericaGay marriage is legal in parts of Latin America, but is still controversial with much of the population. Obama's statement may reignite debate.
Greek voters voice no regrets despite political chaosFed up with austerity, Greeks overwhelmingly voted against the mainstream parties that approved the bailout. They say they will do it again if another election has to be held.
Good Reads: on the politics of language, Genghis Khan, and the Beastie BoysThis week's reading list includes a book review on how we use and abuse language, leadership tips from Genghis Khan, and a tribute to the late hip hop master and peace activist, Adam Yauch.
China tightens restrictions on Chen Guangcheng's familyAs blind activist Chen Guangcheng waits in a Beijing hospital for travel documents to leave for the US with his family, his extended family is coming under pressure over his escape, he said.
The Beatles' No. 1 fan? MexicoWhen Paul McCartney sings in Mexico City tonight, he'll be fulfilling countless people's dreams to hear Beatles' songs live. The Beatles were blocked from playing in Mexico in 1965.
Iran nuclear talks: Are sanctions on the table?A senior Iranian figure stated that Iran's 'minimum expectation' for the upcoming negotiations was a lifting of some sanctions, but sanctions are notoriously hard to remove.
- China urges the Philippines to ensure citizens' safety
The monthlong standoff between China and the Philippines over a South China Sea shoal is snowballing. Ahead of anti-Chinese protests in Manila, China cancelled flights to the Philippines.
