A 6.3 magnitude earthquake caused major damage to the cathedral Santa Maria di Collemaggio in L'Aquila, Italy. Police Press Office via Getty ImagesMIDDLE EAST
Hamas needs smuggling 'mega tunnels'.
Israel carries out missile test: Defense Ministry.
Israeli soldiers' testimony on Gaza continues to cause uproar.
Egyptian police stifle protests.
Court reduces sentence for Iraqi shoe thrower.
Ahmadinejad rival calls for increased freedoms.
Iraqi security forces inprove amid ‘astounding’ security gains
ASIA
South Korean President calls for China's help in dealing with North Korea. Japan acknowledges UN security council split on N. Korea sanctions.
Thai PM's car attacked, tension mounts before demo.
Analysts say India fanning unrest in Balochistan.
AFRICA
Gunmen seize Darfur aid workers.
South Africa's Zuma charges dropped on technical grounds. More news here, here, and here.
Somali Pirates on a spree.
Kenya coalition minister resigns.
Madagascar's toppled leader meets AU officials.
EUROPE
Strong aftershock felt in Rome and L'Aquila. More news on the Italian earthquake here, here, and here.
Anti-communist protesters storm Moldova parliament after election. Moldova president says protests amount to "coup".
Russia needs to brace for difficult year ahead, says Putin. In Putin’s Economic Plan, an emphasis on spending.
In Turkey, Obama reaches out to Muslim world.
AMERICAS
Raul Castro meets with visiting U.S. lawmakers. More news here.
US policy on Cuba evolving under Obama.
Peru's Fujimori convicted in death squad trial. Fujimori gets 25 years in Peru death squad case.
U.S. Muslims debate aiding FBI.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Report calls CIA detainee treatment 'inhuman'.
Two bomb explode in India's Northeastern Assam State.
Report outlines medical workers’ role in torture.
DC court finds Gitmo detainee properly held.
FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC CRISIS
GM said to speed bankruptcy plans as board crafts savings goals.
Mortgage delinquencies soar in the U.S.
The G20 moves the world a step closer to a global currency.
Is there really $1 trillion promised in that G-20 communique?
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