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Official's Nazi remarks cause furor

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 06:36 AM PDT

Japan's deputy prime minister kicked up a stink this week by appearing to suggest that the government could learn from the way that Nazi Germany changed its constitution.

Surgeon brings hope to villagers

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 05:44 AM PDT

In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing his father and so many of his countrymen suffer, Georges Bwelle was determined to do something about it.

Surgeon brings hope to villagers

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 06:21 AM PDT

In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing his father and so many of his countrymen suffer, Georges Bwelle was determined to do something about it.

Woman survives 12 days in the wild

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 06:08 AM PDT

The family of a 25-year-old Canadian woman, who authorities say survived 12 days in the bush, said Thursday she is recovering but still in bad shape.

Police fire tear gas at pro-Morsy protesters

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 12:28 PM PDT

A group supporting deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy have called for a million-man march from 33 different mosques Friday following noon prayers under the banner of "Egypt against the coup," according to a statement released Thursday by the Anti-Coup Prodemocracy Alliance.

U.S. issues global travel alert due to al Qaeda threat

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT

A global travel alert issued Friday by the State Department said al Qaeda may launch attacks in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond in coming weeks, and the U.S. government prepared to close embassies and consulates in the region Sunday as a precaution.

Berlusconi furious as sentence upheld

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 05:30 AM PDT

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has lashed out at a ruling by the country's high court that upheld a prison sentence for him in a tax fraud case.

Kerry says Pakistan drone strikes to end 'very soon'

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 05:32 AM PDT

Following talks with the Pakistani government, Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States is making progress in the war on terror, and hopes to end the use of drone strikes "very soon."

Woman survives 12 days in the Canadian wild

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 05:31 AM PDT

The family of a 25-year-old Canadian woman, who authorities say survived 12 days in the bush, said Thursday she is recovering but still in bad shape.

Case closed: No charges filed over Chile mine collapse

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 10:13 PM PDT

Who's to blame for the mine collapse that trapped 33 workers underground for months in Chile?

African Union praises Zimbabwe vote, sidesteps rigging claims

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 12:29 PM PDT

The African Union on Friday applauded Zimbabwe for holding peaceful elections, and made no mention of rigging accusations by the main opposition candidate.

Kelly Clarkson purchase of Jane Austen ring hits snag

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 07:58 AM PDT

The UK government is appealing for a buyer to ensure a rare piece of jewelery that once belonged to the author Jane Austen remains in Britain.

Skating with Gandhi ... and Tutu, too

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 05:53 AM PDT

The faces Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and Archbishop Desmond Tutu all grace the boards created by a South African longboard maker.