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North Korea says Kim Jong-il's son spearheaded past nuke testingNorth Korea's claim on Friday adds to a growing portrayal of late leader Kim Jong-il's son as a confident military commander.
Costa Concordia owners deny knowing about captain's near-shore salutesA Costa Concordia executive distanced the company from the practice of near-shore salutes. Costa has suspended Capt. Schettino and declared itself an injured party in the tragic cruise ship sinking.
'Young Detroit' founder tells stories of hope and progressEntrepreneur Margarita Barry founded the blog 'I Am Young Detroit' to highlight small innovative businesses popping up in a city still facing stiff challenges.
Cuban 'revolution': 'If I work hard, I'll make more money'Just as Iran's President Ahmadinejad visited Havana and dismissed capitalism as in decay, Cubans are warming to an increasingly free market on the island.
- ICC treads carefully ahead of ruling Monday on Kenyan violence suspects
The International Criminal Court will announce Monday who among six prominent Kenyans will face trial for crimes of humanity in post-election violence in 2008. Will Kenyans support decision?
- Make way for cyclists in Tel Aviv
The 'Amsterdam of the Middle East,' Tel Aviv has miles of urban cycling paths and a new bike-share program.
How France's threat to pull out of Afghanistan could impact NATOIn a tough day for NATO troops in Afghanistan, a man in an Afghan military uniform kills four French troops and a helicopter accident costs other NATO troops' lives.
- Is Brazil about to experience a second golden age of immigration?
New immigration policies in Brazil might soon open the door to fast-track visas for skilled workers. My own experience indicates just how badly reform is needed.
China's New Year: there be dragons, but not enough train ticketsThis weekend, hundreds of millions of Chinese will return to hometowns to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. But the annual pilgrimage is marked by the annual struggle at the train station.
Top Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke dies from injuries after accidentAhead of the 2014 Olympic games, Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a training accident in Utah last week, a family spokeswoman said.
Porters are unheralded heroes of Africa's Mt. KilimanjaroFor every foreigner who climbs Africa's Mt. Kilimanjaro, at least three Tanzanians swarm up the volcanic slope as porters, carrying 50-pound bags on their heads. Their one complaint: low pay.
Africa's single currency, the CFA Franc, in a Post-euro FutureThe single-currency zone, stretching from Senegal to the Central African Republic, links eight countries and 123 million people. Will it survive if the Euro crashes?
Attack on foreign tourists widens rift between Ethiopia, EritreaFive European tourists, touring the spectacular volcanic moonscape of the Danakil Depression, were killed by unknown gunmen. Ethiopia blamed Eritrea, promises tough action.
Costa Concordia captain: symbol of the era?The Concordia captain's missteps and failure to take responsibility have spurred deeper discussion about a dearth of moral leaders.
Why Russia is willing to sell arms to SyriaRussia, which has weapons contracts with Syria worth $5 billion, is increasingly resisting international pressure to punish its ally. Yesterday it did not deny a report of a recent arms shipment.
In Ohio, a fresh approach to help struggling homeownersESOP works by acting as a good-faith liaison between mortgage lenders and borrowers, helping people who are straining to pay their mortgages stay in their homes.
Israel says ... Iran isn't building a nuclear weaponIf Israeli media reports are correct, Israel shares the US and European views of Iran: That it isn't seeking a nuclear weapon at the moment.
Climbing higher at German wind farmA German wind farm offers a ropes course at the foot of a towering wind turbine, providing an alternative view of green energy.
Can Costa Concordia's captain get a fair trial in Italy?The amount of public anger directed toward the captain of the Costa Concordia, which wrecked off the Italian coast last week, may prevent him from receiving fair legal treatment.
Guatemala's military to tackle internal threatsGuatemala isn't the only Latin American nation to use its army to fight internal armed groups, but guest blogger James Bosworth warns that 'protect the population' should be part of the mission.
