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Ho hum: US and Brazil deepen ties, but pundits want big dealsPundits don't care about detailed US-Brazil cooperation agreements, writes guest blogger Bosworth. They want big announcements on free trade deals and nuclear issues.
Russian comments on Syria hint at mounting disapproval of AssadRussia appears to be running out of patience with Assad's heavy hand, and is preparing to push the Syrian leader for political and humanitarian concessions.
GoodGuide and others use technology to help turn consumers greenA host of companies and nonprofits are using technology – from smartphones to social networking – to make it easier for consumers to choose environmentally friendly products.
Syria crisis enters 'new phase' after Assad ignores UN deadlineTurkey is likely to stir international leaders to stronger action after two Turkish officials were injured by cross-border gunfire. Envoy Kofi Annan said it was too early to say the UN cease-fire had failed.
Breivik deemed sane, prison now possible for Norwegian gunmanThe second psychiatric evaluation of Anders Behring Breivik contradicted an earlier conclusion of paranoid schizophrenia, making prison time possible for killing 77 people last summer.
- In Venezuelan barrios, fences make good neighbors
Wealthy communities across Latin America put up gates and fences to fend off criminals. In Venezuela, rising crime has led poor neighborhoods to do the same, dividing the country further.
Bo Xilai suspended from Chinese Communist Party top ranksSources say China's Communist Party have decided to banish the former party chief of Chongqing municipality from its leadership ranks.
Abu Hamza and 4 other terror suspects can be sent to USBritain can extradite five terror suspects to the US, a European court ruled. Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri is accused of trying to set up an Al Qaeda training camp in Oregon.
- Attempted rebellion in Congo curtailed by specially trained troops
Congo's Bosco, wanted by the ICC, asked loyalist troops to defect from the Army and support him. But Kinshasa deployed a battalion of Belgian-trained special forces, pushing Bosco out of town.
Pressure mounts on Bahrain as hunger striker reaches 62nd dayBahrain has been trumpeting its return to normalcy ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix that begins April 20. But now there is increasing pressure to cancel the car race.
Difference MakerSeventh grader steers bus to safety in WashingtonWhen his school bus driver collapsed, 13-year-old Jeremy Wuitschick grabbed the steering wheel and pulled the keys from the ignition.
Ready for blastoff: North Korea says rocket is set to goAfter weeks of preparation, as well as warnings and condemnation from the international community, North Korea is ready to launch a long-range rocket.
Attack in Yemen: Is Al Qaeda stronger now?Yemenis are hopeful that Yemen's new president will be more effective at reining in Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula than his predecessor.
Pakistan's president visits India, but distrust runs deepPakistani President Zardari and Indian Prime Minister Singh discuss Siachen Glacier and Sir Creek, two border disputes kept alive by lack of trust.
Amid widening Syria violence, a new war-crimes chargeSyrian refugees say Assad's soldiers are forcing women and children to march in front of advancing tanks to prevent rebels from opening fire. International law forbids the use of human shields.
In Libya, pride and waitingAfter Qaddafi, with a feeling of relief at this new burst of activity and pride at having accomplished their revolution, Libyan's look forward.
- Swiss villages, sitting on a gold mine, refuse to budge
Switzerland's Medel Valley contains gold ore worth an estimated $1.2 billion, but residents soundly rejected a proposal to mine the deposits, despite the community's need for jobs.
Who are the Taliban and what do they want? 5 key points While Pakistani and Afghan insurgents often get labeled as the 'Taliban,' in reality there are several groups that often act independently and have distinct command structures, ideologies, and strategies.
Colombia to reassess policy of extraditing drug traffickers to USMany think extradition to the US is a trafficker's worst nightmare, but many negotiate with US law enforcement for more lenient sentences resulting in dramatically reduced jail time, says a blogger.
Brazil's President Rousseff meets with Obama: 5 topics for talks As the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere, Brazil and the US have a lot of shared interests, but there are still areas of contention. Here are 5 possible topics on today's presidential agenda:
