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Romney Wins New Hampshire Primary

Former Massachusetts Governor takes a major step toward winning the Republican Party's presidential nomination

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, celebrates his New Hampshire primary election win in Manchester, N.H., Jan. 10, 2012.

Pressure Mounts on Nigerian Government Over Fuel Prices

As tens of thousands protest end to fuel subsidy, sectarian attacks continue between Muslim north, Christian south

A man carries placard reading "Jonathan and His Government Must Go!" at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos protesting against a plan to scrap Nigeria's oil subsidy, January 11, 2012.

China Insists On Dialogue to Resolve Iran Crisis

US treasury secretary fails to obtain Chinese support for new sanctions against Tehran during meeting with officials in Beijing

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, left, shakes hands with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, January 11, 2012.

New Book Sheds Light on North Korea Dynasty

Eldest Brother said to have minimal confidence in new leader's ability to lead North Korea

Kim Jong Nam, eldest son of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, shown on cover of a Japanese book by journalist Yoji Gomi to be published Jan. 20 by Bungei Shunju.

Australia to Reduce Burma Sanctions

Steps taken towards establishing a more open democracy is the reason given for the change

Activists hold "Free Burma" placards at a protest in Sydney in support of  marches in Rangoon by Buddhist monks, (File).

Syrian President Says Country Will Triumph Over 'Conspiracy'

Bashar al-Assad appearance in capital comes a day after he gave televised address vowing to crack down on 'terrorists with iron fist'

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad addresses his supporters during a surprise appearance at a rally in Umayyad Square in Damascus, January 11, 2012.

Jamaican Plan to Abandon Queen Raises Questions

Newly elected Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller plans to cut ties with British monarchy, make country a republic this year

Jamaica's Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller delivers her inaugural speech after being sworn in at King's House in Kingston, Jamaica, January 5, 2012.

Doomsday Clock Moves Forward

Scientists say lack of progress on nuclear proliferation and climate change puts world a minute closer to destruction

Lawrence Krauss, professor of physics and astronomy at the Case Western Reserve, right, and Ambassador Thomas Pickering, attend the unveiling of the "Doomsday Clock" (file photo)

Rome's Chinese Community Mourns Deaths

Shops closed, funeral is to be held after Chinese father, 9-month-old daughter gunned down

A man and a child light candles during a vigil to honor a Chinese father and his baby shot dead by thieves, in Rome, January 10, 2012.

American Company Brings Hearing Aids to Haiti

Starkey Hearing Foundation outfits 400 Haitians who have severe to profound hearing loss with hearing aids

Frederic Rondeau of Starkey Hearing Foundation outfits a hearing aid for a Haitian child, Marchand Dessalines, Haiti, January 9, 2012.

Woman Masquerades as 19th Century Dublin Man in 'Albert Nobbs'

Critics say actress Glenn Close's performance in new drama could earn her another Oscar nomination

Glenn Close as "Albert Nobbs"
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