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Deaths mount in Syria as world seeks next step

Deaths mount in Syria as world seeks next step

The U.S. closes its embassy in Syria as intense blasts echo through the city of Homs after a weekend bloodbath ended in hundreds of deaths there, activists say.
Mali: Gadhafi's fighters stoke violence

Mali: Gadhafi's fighters stoke violence

Tuareg tribesman who reportedly fought for Moammar Gadhafi in Libya have returned to Mali with weapons, stoking violence and forcing thousands to flee, Mali's president said.
One dead in fifth day of Egypt clashes

One dead in fifth day of Egypt clashes

Violent clashes near Egypt's Interior Ministry on Monday left at least one person dead and 72 injured, a health ministry official said.
U.S. orders new Iran sanctions

U.S. orders new Iran sanctions

The United States has moved to block assets of Iran's government and financial institutions, saying they had engaged in "deceptive practices," President Barack Obama's administration announced Monday.
Cyclist Contador stripped of Tour title

Cyclist Contador stripped of Tour title

Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has been stripped of his 2010 title and retroactively banned from cycling for two years following Monday's ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
UK queen celebrates 60 years on throne

UK queen celebrates 60 years on throne

Sixty years ago Monday, a 25-year-old woman got a message that her father had died -- and that she was now Queen Elizabeth II.
Romania PM resigns amid protests

Romania PM resigns amid protests

Romania's Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned Monday, following weeks of public protests against austerity measures, and in the wake of at least 34 deaths due to cold weather.
Greece moves closer to default

Greece moves closer to default

Lucas Papademos, the Greek premier, failed to make party leaders accept harsh terms in return for a second ?130bn bail-out, pushing Athens closer to a disorderly default as early as next month.
Hearing set for cruise ship captain

Hearing set for cruise ship captain

A closed-door hearing to determine whether the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship should remain under house arrest is set for Monday.
Australians urged to flee flooding

Australians urged to flee flooding

Australian authorities plead with hundreds of people, who have chosen to remain in a town in the path of rising flood waters, to vacate their homes.