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‘Third man’ may be kingmaker in French polls
By Alexandria Sage | February 23, 2012 01:16 AM
Francois Bayrou stands no more chance than before in his third try for the French presidency, but this time the center-candidate may win a bigger role as kingmaker.
Strauss-Kahn released after 2 days of grilling by police
By Pierre Savary | February 23, 2012 01:16 AM
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was released from police custody Wednesday after being questioned for two days in a prostitution case.
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U.S., N. Korea to hold first post-Kim Jong Il talks
By Alexa Oleson | February 22, 2012 11:20 AM
The U.S. and North Korea will reopen nuclear talks Thursday that will provide a glimpse into where Pyongyang's opaque government is heading.
Greek lawmakers rush to clear promised austerity
By Nicholas Paphitis | February 22, 2012 01:56 PM
Greece scrambled Wednesday to adopt a batch of emergency laws that will further cut incomes and government spending.
Officials: Afghan, U.S. close to compromise deal
By Heidi Vogt | February 22, 2012 02:04 PM
Afghan and U.S. officials say they are considering pushing through a long-delayed partnership agreement.
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Witness: Explosions rock northern Nigeria city
By Salisu Rabiu | February 22, 2012 10:34 PM
Multiple explosions rocked a highway checkpoint in Nigeria's second-largest city, witnesses said Wednesday.
 
At Arizona debate, Santorum to get his turn in spotlight
By Steve Holland | February 22, 2012 10:25 PM
After months on the sidelines, Santorum finally gets his chance at center stage in a debate of Republican U.S. presidential candidates, as well as the increased scrutiny that comes with it.
 
Ethiopian troops seize key Somali rebel bastion
By Mohamed Ahmed, Abdi Sheikh | February 22, 2012 08:45 PM
Ethiopian and Somali troops captured a key Islamist militant stronghold in Somalia on Wednesday, as the rebels left their positions, a regional government official and residents said.
 
Argentine train slams into station, killing 49
By Michael Warren | February 22, 2012 08:21 PM
A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station Wednesday, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters.
 
Obama campaign names 35 national co-chairs
February 22, 2012 03:43 PM
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has named 35 national co-chairs, including a few celebrities.
 
Suspect in U.S. Capitol bomb sting expected in court
February 22, 2012 03:18 PM
A Moroccan native charged with plotting to blow up a bomb inside the U.S. Capitol in a suicide operation is expected to make a second court appearance.
 
Up to four bodies located in cruise liner wreck: official
February 22, 2012 02:44 PM
Up to four bodies have been located in the wreckage of the semi-submerged cruise liner Costa Concordia.
EU plans sanctions against Hungary over deficit
February 22, 2012 01:33 PM
The European Union's executive arm said Wednesday it plans to withhold 495 million euro ($655 million) in EU development funds from Hungary.
 
Obama joins Jagger, B.B. King, to belt out blues
By Nancy Benac | February 22, 2012 10:35 AM
The president just couldn't say no: Mick Jagger held out a microphone almost by way of command, and soon Barack Obama was belting out the blues.
 
Muhammad cartoonist attacked during lecture
February 22, 2012 10:25 AM
The Swedish artist who faced numerous death threats after depicting Prophet Muhammad as a dog has been pelted with eggs.
 
At Arizona debate, Santorum to get his turn in spotlight
By Steve Holland | February 22, 2012 10:03 AM
After months on the sidelines, Rick Santorum finally gets his chance at center stage in a debate of Republican candidates on Wednesday.
 
NYPD built secret files on mosques outside NY
By Adam Goldman | February 22, 2012 09:55 AM
Americans living in New Jersey's largest city were subjected to surveillance as part of the NYPD's effort to build databases of where Muslims work, shop and pray.
 
Australian foreign minister quits in leadership crisis
By James Grubel | February 22, 2012 09:41 AM
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigned his ministry on Wednesday, saying he could no longer work with Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
 
Indonesian police storm Bali prison to quell riot
By Didik Dwi | February 22, 2012 09:40 AM
Indonesian security forces Wednesday stormed a riot-hit prison housing murderers, pedophiles and Australian drug mules in Bali after a night of arson and rock-throwing.
Somali Islamists flee as Ethiopia troops advance on key town
February 22, 2012 08:50 AM
Ethiopian soldiers and Somali government forces closed in on the major Shebab-held stronghold of Baidoa Wednesday.
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