Syrian rebels advance toward Aleppo airportRebels captured a small military base near Aleppo on Tuesday and stormed another in the same area that protects a major airport, a day after seizing Syria's largest dam.
Struggling Caribbean islands selling citizenshipHadi Mezawi has never set foot on the Caribbean island of Dominica, has never seen its rainforests or black-sand beaches. But he's one of its newest citizens.
Vatican sends message: Pope's retirement for realThe Vatican went out of its way Tuesday to declare that for Pope Benedict XVI, retirement means just that: Retirement.
NKorea warns of '2nd, 3rd measures'The head of the international nuclear watchdog called the North Korea's nuclear test "deeply regrettable" and the United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting in New York to take up the matter.
NKorea 'serious threat' to US: PanettaNorth Korea is a "serious threat" to the United States and Washington must be prepared to deal with it, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.
Attempt to storm luxury Cairo hotelThe scene caused panic in the Shepheard Hotel, close to Tahrir Square, and on the nearby Nile corniche where traffic was briefly disrupted.
Hundreds of police stage rare protests in EgyptHundreds of low-ranking policemen in Egypt are holding protests to demand they not be used as a tool for political oppression in the country's ongoing turmoil.
Putin bans officials from owning foreign accountsPresident Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill that would ban Russian Cabinet members and other senior officials from having foreign bank accounts and owning foreign stock.
Pope's brother says Benedict won't return homePope Benedict XVI's brother says he spoke with the pontiff after his surprise announcement that he was stepping down and that the 85-year-old is not planning on moving back to his German homeland after his retirement.
Egyptians protest on anniversary of Mubarak's fallThe forces were trying to disperse a small crowd of protesters on Monday evening, after some of them attempted to cross a barbed wire barrier meant to block them from the palace gate.
US army vet receives Medal of Honor for Afghan fightUS President Barack Obama lauded former Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha's bravery in fighting back an intense daylong barrage by enemy fighters.
'China warned N Korea against blast'North Korea ignored a "strong warning" from China against staging its suspected nuclear weapon test, a UN Security Council diplomat said late Monday.
North Korea vows 'high-intensity' actionNorth Korea's ruling party called for the staging of a "high-intensity" action and further long-range rocket launches, state media reported Tuesday, ahead of an expected nuclear test.
Grammy salute for Ravi Shankar albumPaul McCartney won the Best traditional pop vocal album for his 'Kisses On The Bottom'.Adele was presented with the Best Pop Solo Performance Grammy for a live rendition of 'Set Fire To The Rain'.
After blizzard, tornado hits USCambridge/ The US Northeast was digging out on Sunday after a blizzard dumped up to 40 inches of snow with hurricane force winds, killing at least nine people and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
Nurse death: Australian RJ back on airOne of the two Australian radio presenters whose royal prank call to a British hospital treating Kate Middleton went awry and created a furore when an Indian-origin nurse committed suicide, returned on air on Monday.
120 cardinals to pick new pope, 4 are from IndiaThe news caught everyone unawares, including the Indian cardinals."It is with total surprise and sadness that I learnt about the resignation of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI this evening.
Boy, 12, held for plot to kill classmates in USA 12-year-old middle school student in California has been detained for plotting to shoot 23 classmates and a teacher as officials seized a cache of rifles and handguns from his home.
WHO's share of global health funds shrinking to 9%The global development assistance for health (DAH) has increased by 475% in the last two decades, but the funds channeled through the World Health Organisation (WHO) increased by a mere 62% in comparison.
French anti-fraud teams search horsemeat scandal firmsThe inspections came as French ministers prepared to hold a crisis meeting with key players in the meat industry, as the scandal that erupted in Britain continued to spread across the continent.
French, Malian troops regain control of GaoFrench and Malian government forces have regained control of this strategic northern city, after Islamic fighters invaded and fought a prolonged battle.
Russia coalmine blast kills 18: GovtAn underground methane gas explosion killed up to 18 miners at a coal pit in northern Russia on Monday.
$1m bounty declared on fugitive US copA record $1 million reward was posted for information leading to the capture of a fugitive former Los Angeles policeman suspected of targeting police officers and their families.
Mandela feeling better now, Zuma saysSouth African President Jacob Zuma has visited the indisposed Nelson Mandela but found the iconic leader "comfortable and relaxed" while watching television, a statement said.
Pakistan Taliban 'ban vulgar films, Viagra'The Pakistani Taliban have warned shopkeepers in a popular market to stop selling "obscene films" and Viagra-style male potency pills.
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