North Korea Fires Another 'Short-Range Projectile'
by Eyder Peralta
Like the missiles on Saturday, the projectile missed neighboring countries. The U.S. called the launch "provocations."
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WATCH: David Beckham Tears Up At Final Home Game
by Eyder Peralta
The storied midfielder walked off the pitch as fans — and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy — chanted his name.
Prominent Pakistani Politician Shot, Killed On Re-Election Eve
by Eyder Peralta
The PTI party chairman, Imran Khan, blamed Zahra Shahid Hussain's death on a rival party. Police told Pakistan's Dawn newspaper that she was killed during an armed robbery.
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Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal'
by Eyder Peralta
The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper.
Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill
by Eyder Peralta
The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan.
Russian Official Names CIA Station Chief In Moscow
by Eyder Peralta
The breach of protocol comes after Russia expelled an American diplomat they said was a spy. Analysts said the potential outing is an escalation.
North Korea Fires Three Short-Range Missiles, Says The South
by Eyder Peralta
The launch comes at a time when tensions had been ebbing, following months of escalating tensions, including threats of nuclear strikes. All three missiles landed in the waters off the country's east coast.
French President Signs Same-Sex Marriage Into Law
by Dana Farrington
Parliament had passed the legislation in April, but the main opposition party challenged its constitutionality. A ruling by the Constitutional Council on Friday paved the way for President Francois Hollande's official blessing.
Toronto Mayor Blames Newspaper For Cocaine Video
by Scott Neuman
The Toronto Star says its reporters have seen a video that purportedly shows Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
Need A Tattoo Translated? Forget The British Foreign Office
by Scott Neuman
British consular officials say they've gotten odd requests over the past year, ranging from help in getting Olympic tickets to checking the credentials of an online date.
America's Cup Death Raises Concerns Over High-Tech Race Boats
by Scott Neuman
The apparent drowning death of British sailor Andrew Simpson has some questioning the safety of cutting-edge catamarans that are difficult for crews to control.
Mother Of India Gang-Rape Victim Faces Suspects In Court
Following her brief testimony, she broke down and pleaded with the court, "Please bring justice for my daughter." Meanwhile, lawyers for the accused say their clients have been "tortured" since the beginning of the trial.
Former Argentine Dictator Who Oversaw Death Squads Dies At 87
by Scott Neuman
Jorge Rafael Videla ruled Argentina from 1976-1983 and orchestrated a "Dirty War" against opponents that killed as many as 30,000 people.
Reports: Russia Sends More Missiles, Has Ships Near Syria
by Mark Memmott
Efforts to stop the war between the Assad regime and those trying to topple it could be set back again by Russia's actions, U.S. lawmakers say.
Federal Prosecutors Arrest Uzbekistan National On Terrorism Charges
by Scott Neuman
Authorities in Idaho announce the arrest of a 30-year-old man on charges of conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and a foreign terrorist organization.
Pope Francis Denounces 'Cult Of Money'
by Scott Neuman
In his first major statement on the global financial crisis, the pontiff calls on world leaders not to forget the poor.
David Beckham Retires From Soccer, Ending Storied Career
David Beckham, who starred for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and England's national team before heading to the United States and Paris, is retiring at age 38. The news was confirmed Thursday by England's Football Association. He appeared for England in 115 games.
Twitter Users Risk Damnation, Saudi Religious Police Say
by Mark Memmott
Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh said anyone using social media sites — and especially Twitter — "has lost this world and his afterlife." Many Saudis have turned to social media sites for news and to discuss issues they might otherwise not be able to bring up.
At Least 13 Dead, Including Americans, After Attack In Kabul
by Mark Memmott
A suicide bomber in a car reportedly blew up himself and the vehicle as a NATO convoy passed by. Afghans who were nearby by, as well as some people in the convoy, were killed. Dozens of others were injured. The militant group Hizb-i-Islami has taken responsibility for the attack.
Leaks, Bombs And Double Agents: More On That AP Story
by Scott Neuman
The Associated Press story that prompted a Justice Department subpoena of journalists' phone records blew the cover of a double agent embedded in Yemen's al-Qaida affiliate.
