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- Russia continues arms sales to Syria despite Western protests
Russia has increased its delivery of arms to Syria that critics say are being used against Syrians.
- Yemen vote ousts Saleh, but will new leader bring change?
Vice President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, the sole candidate, won the historic Yemen vote. Many Yemenis hope his win will pave the way to a more democratic society.
- Greeks greet debt deal with relief, but dread sacrifices ahead
The EU agreed to give Greece a $170 billion bailout, rescuing the country from a default next month. But after five years of recession, the economic outlook is still not promising.
- Zetas break out of prison in Mexico. Who are they? According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. On Feb. 19 Zeta members allegedly instigated a prison riot, killing members of the opposing Gulf Cartel, and covering up their escape. Here are four questions about the Zetas, answered.
- IAEA nuclear experts visit Iran - but no nuclear sites
The second visit in a month by members of the UN nuclear watchdog agency is aimed at laying the groundwork for negotiations between Iran and the IAEA.
- Costa Rica calls for peaceful solution to crisis in Syria
Costa Rica has moral authority to speak on issues of authoritarian violence in Syria, writes guest blogger Jackie Briski, having experienced years of destructive civil war.
- NATO's 'improper disposal' of Qurans inflames Afghan protesters
More than 1,000 Afghans protested after hearing reports that NATO personnel improperly disposed of some Qurans at a base in Afghanistan.
- Mexico prison riot a cover for Zetas escape
Mexican prison guards may have helped 30 Zeta drug cartel members escape during a prison riot. Some 44 inmates were killed at the Apodaca prison in northern Mexico early Sunday.
- Johannesburg no longer a no-go for tourists, investors
Johannesburg has a reputation for high crime, but efforts to rejuvenate the South African city are having an impact.
- Fearing West, Putin pledges biggest military buildup since cold war
Vladimir Putin, less than two weeks away from presidential polls, pledged $772 billion on arms over the next decade.
- McCain: Egypt and US 'must remain friends'
Sen. John McCain tried to smooth over tensions with Egypt following the country's decision to prosecute 16 American democracy workers
- Rio de Janeiro polishes its police ahead of Olympics
As Rio de Janeiro celebrates Carnival, the city looks ahead to the bigger show of the 2016 Olympics.
- As Greece awaits bailout, southern Europe seethes
European governments are expected to sign off on a second bailout for Greece today. But conditions set on rescue money have fueled populist unrest in southern Europe.
- Difference MakerGiving London street kids – even teen gang members – a safe (and colorful) home
Camila Batmanghelidjh founded Kids Company to help children – and now helps troubled teens. who often get little sympathy since the London riots.
- Yemen elections: Only one choice, but is it still progress?
Yemen heads to the polls Tuesday to choose a replacement to President Ali Abdullah Saleh. President Obama has endorsed the one man on the ballot, Mr. Saleh's vice president.
- UN nuclear inspectors visit Iran to probe weapons allegations
The visit by the UN nuclear inspectors is the agency's second visit in less than a month as it struggles to determine whether Iran is developing nuclear weapons, as the West and Israel allege.
- At work in Iraq with Anthony Shadid
Naseer Mehdawi, Anthony Shadid's closest Iraqi friend and journalism colleague, recalls their friendship and how together they told the story of Iraq.
- North Korea threatens to attack South Korea over routine drills
Soon after South Korea announced their annual military drills, North Korea's military issued a warning statement.
- At least 40 die in Mexico prison riot
The deadly prison riot in northern Mexico started early Sunday morning in a high-security cell block.
- Latvia rejects proposal to name Russian an official language
Latvia's rejection of the proposal – and its strong support in one section of the country – highlights the deep divide between ethnic Latvians and Russians who have made a home there.