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Why Turkish leader is so polarizing

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:45 AM PDT

He's perhaps the most powerful and popular politician Turkey has seen in generations. But Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may also be the most polarizing.

Syrian regime captures crucial city

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 08:10 AM PDT

The loss of Qusayr is a significant blow to those trying to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The city, near the Lebanese border, had been a rebel stronghold through much of Syria's civil war.

'Woman in Red': Turkey's riot icon

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 10:53 AM PDT

She has become a symbol of the violent protests in Turkey. Across social media, she's known as "The Woman in Red."

Photos show Congo in new light

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:19 AM PDT

Photos shot on rare infrared film show war-torn DR Congo as you've never seen it before.

Syrian regime takes key city

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 08:10 AM PDT

The loss of Qusayr is a significant blow to those trying to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The city, near the Lebanese border, had been a rebel stronghold through much of Syria's civil war.

'Woman in Red': Turkey's riot icon

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 10:53 AM PDT

She has become a symbol of the violent protests in Turkey. Across social media, she's known as "The Woman in Red."

Report: Kony militia killing elephants

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:37 AM PDT

African warlord Joseph Kony and his struggling militia are poaching elephant ivory across central Africa to get funds for weapons, ammunition and food, a report says.

Pistorius legacy on trial

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:42 AM PDT

CNN looks at what the murder case will mean for Oscar Pistorius' future and those who saw him as a role model.

Brazil drops 'happy prostitute' ads

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:47 AM PDT

Following widespread criticism, Brazil's health ministry has scrapped an online campaign called "I'm happy being a prostitute."

Turkish authorities arrest social media users

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 08:06 AM PDT

In a move likely to inflame the anger of Turkish protesters, authorities have arrested two dozen social media users on accusations of spreading false information about demonstrations sweeping the nation.

Tsarnaev's parents share phone call with son

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:05 AM PDT

Inside their dark, barren home in Dagestan, Zubeidat and Anzor Tsarnaev finally hear the voice they've been longing to hear for weeks.

Report: Kony's struggling militia killing elephants for cash

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:17 AM PDT

African warlord Joseph Kony and his struggling militia are poaching elephant ivory across central Africa to get funds for weapons, ammunition and food, a report says.

Army sergeant pleads guilty in Afghan killings

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 10:44 AM PDT

An Army sergeant is expected to plead guilty to killing 16 Afghan civilians Wednesday in hopes of avoiding a death sentence.

Indian police raid 'hideouts' in search of American's attackers

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:30 AM PDT

An American woman who authorities say was gang-raped by three men after visiting a popular Hindu temple in northern India was resting in her hotel Wednesday under the protection of a police officer while authorities searched for her attackers.

Pakistan's Sharif completes long journey back to power

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:18 AM PDT

As political comebacks go, Nawaz Sharif's is among the more remarkable.

Surging rivers threaten cities in Europe

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:18 AM PDT

Parts of the Czech Republic and Germany braced for flooding Wednesday as surging rivers threatened more cities.

Fire breaks out in Moscow subway

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:47 AM PDT

Fifty-nine people sought medical attention after a fire in a tunnel by a Moscow metro station during the Wednesday morning rush hour, Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said.

Venezuela frees U.S. filmmaker

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:47 AM PDT

A U.S. filmmaker arrested in Venezuela and accused of instigating unrest was released from prison and expelled from the country, his attorney told CNN affiliate Globovision.

Brazil drops 'happy prostitute' ads

Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:47 AM PDT

Following widespread criticism, Brazil's health ministry has scrapped an online campaign called "I'm happy being a prostitute."