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53 Dead in Attack on Iraqi Shi'ites

Suicide bombing near Basra is latest in a series of attacks on Shi'ites in recent weeks

Security forces and people inspect the scene of a bomb attack on Shi'ite pilgrims, near the southern port city of Basra, Iraq's second-largest city, 550 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.

3 Dead, 70 Missing in Cruise Liner Wreck in Italy

Divers racing to find people trapped inside Costa Concordia, coast guard searching the waters off coast of Giglio Island

A cruise ship that ran aground is seen off the west coast of Italy at Giglio island January 14, 2012.

S&P Downgrades French Credit Rating

Nine European countries embroiled in eurozone crisis feel sting of downgrades, including France with Europe's second-largest economy

France's Finance and Economy Minister Francois Baroin is seen in this still image taken from video as he speaks on national TV after the  downgrade of France's AAA rating, in Paris, January 13, 2012.

Taiwan's Ma Re-Elected, Promises 'More Peaceful' Relations With China

President Ma Ying-jeou secures another four-term term Saturday after beating opposition leader Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou declares his victory in the presidential election, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Taipei, Taiwan.

Tunisians Mark First Anniversary of Ben Ali Ouster

Pride and worry both palpable as country commemorates revolution that unleashed Arab Spring

Tunisians are seen celebrating on Habib Bourguiba Boulevard in Tunis marking the one year anniversary of their revolution, Saturday, January 14, 2012.

Europe Debates Iran Oil Sanctions Amid Debt Crisis

Analysts say major problem is that EU members who are worst-hit from euro debt crisis stand to lose most from any sanctions

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) stands with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, in Cuba, January 12, 2012.

US Will Post Ambassador in Burma; Move Follows Prisoner Release

Obama calls Burma's decision to release hundreds of political prisoners 'a substantial step forward for democratic reform'

A woman hugs her son who came out of Myanmar's Insein prison in Rangoon, Burma, January 3, 2012.

UN Aid Coordinator: Somalia Still in Crisis

UN's Bowden says at least 250,000 still face famine conditions

Children from southern Somalia get cooked food at a local NGO's compound in Mogadishu, Somalia, September14, 2011 (file photo).

China Exports Fall to Two-Year Lows

Economists says raising value of China's currency could increase domestic consumption, but also could hurt exports by raising prices

Workers are silhouetted at a building construction site while Chinese leaders scramble to shore up flagging economic growth as exports weaken, in Beijing, China, December 1, 2011.

Ahmadinejad Has Little to Show After Latin American Trip

President Ahmadinejad gains support of an Iran-friendly bloc on his country's nuclear ambitions, but scores no notable accomplishment

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, left, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, second left, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, second right, stand during an honor guard presentation at Ortega's swearing-in ceremony in Managua, Nicaragua, January 10, 20

Kenyan High Court Rules on Election Dates

Much-awaited election's exact date, which was contested due to requirements of new constitution, remains undecided

Map of Kenya

Oprah Celebrates First Graduates of South Africa Girls Academy

Seventy-two underprivileged girls became first beneficiaries of iconic US talk show host's $40 million school south of Johannesburg

Media mogul and iconic talk show host Oprah Winfrey (C) poses with students of her school's first graduating class at Henley On Klip, outside Johannesburg, January 14, 2012.
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