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Hillary Clinton to step down from 'high wire' of US diplomacyIt's too early to talk of her legacy, or to grade the Obama administration's foreign policy, but four years of repairing relationships and defending US interests have taken a physical toll.
Costa Concordia company to offer compensation to ship passengersCosta Cruises has negotiated with consumer groups compensation worth thousands of dollars to passengers who were aboard the Costa Concordia when it ran aground earlier this month off the Italian coast.
Suicide car bombing in Baghdad underscores spike in Iraq violenceA suicide car bombing at a Baghdad funeral procession comes amid growing questions about the ability of Iraq security forces to contain violence that has killed more than 200 since last month.
- Egypt bars Americans from leaving: What's going on here?
Egypt's military rulers escalated a dispute over US-funded NGOs by barring some American employees from leaving the country, including the son of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
As Scottish clamor for independence, English beginning to say 'me too'Scottish demands for independence are making waves, but south of the border, the English are getting tired of the union as well.
As Israeli-Palestinian talks sink, fringe ideas gain tractionAs time passes and a two-state solution looks less feasible, Israelis and Palestinians are more seriously considering ideas like a binational state.
Religious slights are the buzz as India marks Republic DayFollowers of India's three main religions - Islam, Hinduism, and Sikhism - have balked loudly at cultural slights this week. There's a reason for it, and it's not all politics.
The Zetas now Mexico's largest drug gang. Who are they? According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. A recent report from Stratfor, based on data from Mexico's attorney general's office, says the group now operates in 17 states, surpassing the geographical sway of the once-dominant Sinaloa Federation.
How an 18-year-old murder verdict reflects a racially changed UKThe 1993 murder in London of black teenager Stephen Lawrence revealed systemic racism in Britain, spawning sweeping efforts to root it out.
German magazine caves in battle to reprint Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'A German magazine's bid to reprint excerpts of 'Mein Kampf' to promote a discussion of the past was blocked by a long-standing German ban on reprinting or selling the text.
- Are El Salvador’s gangs plotting to 'take down the system'?
The Salvadoran National Civil Police say gangs are planning attacks on security forces, but others believe the remark has more to do with politics.
Why the US won't fund Palestinian 'Sesame Street'Following a Palestinian appeal for UN recognition, US congressional funding for aid projects including a local version of 'Sesame Street' have been frozen.
How Iran could beat up on America's superior militaryAmerica's defense budget is roughly 90 times bigger than Iran's. But Iran has a well-honed strategy of asymmetric warfare.
Afghanistan women: 'Give us a seat at the peace table'Given the Taliban's history, women say it's critical that they're at the table to make sure concessions aren't made at their expense.
Why won't Egypt let Americans return to US?Sam LaHood, son of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, heads the International Republican Institute in Egypt and was recently kept from boarding a flight out of Egypt.
Rafael Nadal tops Roger Federer in Australian Open semifinalNadal will have the opportunity to capture an 11th major title on Sunday night when he plays the winner of Friday's semifinal between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Will Congo re-do its flawed elections?Other options include recounting ballots, nullifying the elections, forming a coalition government, or simply doing nothing.
From locksmith to limelight: Dujardin, star of 'The Artist,' adored in FranceJean Dujardin, who has already won a Golden Globe for his role in 'The Artist' and is nominated for an Oscar, has endeared himself – particularly his eyebrows – to the French.
Rio building collapse: Will Brazil be ready for the Olympics?Three buildings in Rio de Janeiro collapsed late Wednesday. The latest in a string of construction woes, the accident is raising concerns about preparation for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
Good Reads: America's decline, China's rise, the way forwardThere's a new genre of American journalism called 'Decline Watch,' tracking America's slow steady decline and China's rise. Here's your daily cup of sunshine.
