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Seven Killed in Syria as More UN Monitors Arrive

Small group of United Nations observers resume mission to monitor shaky truce as violence continues

 Handout photo released by the Syrian opposition Shaam News Network on April 25, 2012, shows a shop destroyed during a Syrian government offensive in the city of Duma.

North Korea Boasts of Ability to Destroy US Military in 'Single Blow'

Pyongyang accuses United States of plotting war during speech marking the North Korean army's 80th anniversary

North Korean soldiers salute at Mansudae in Pyongyangduring a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army, April 25, 2012.

Pakistan Successfully Test Fires Upgraded Missile

Test comes less than a week after India's successful launch of missile capable of reaching Beijing

Pakistan's Shaheen-1 missile (File 2008)

Son of Disgraced Chinese Politician Defends Himself Against Rumors

Bo Guagua, a student at Harvard University, denies charges he lives a luxurious life

Bo Xilai (R) and his son, Bo Guagua, stand in front of a picture of his father Bo Yibo, a former top Communist party official, in Beijing.

Rights Groups Question Easing of US Sanctions on Burma

Several organizations question the Obama administration's decision to ease an investment ban and some travel restrictions

UK Sinks into Double-Dip Recession

First quarter of 2012 marked by three-tenths-of-a-percent decline, despite forecasts of slight growth

A bus crosses Waterloo bridge in front of the Houses of Parliament during a misty morning in London, April 13, 2012.

Reports: Gingrich to Suspend Campaign Within a Week

Former House Speaker appears poised to terminate candidacy for GOP presidential nomination after Mitt Romney's Tuesday sweep

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, Hoover, Alabama, March 13, 2012.

Panetta Questioned About Another Prostitute Controversy

Reporters in Brazil ask Leon Panetta about incident involving US Embassy staffer and Marine guards

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta attends a press conference in Brasilia, Brazil, April 24, 2012.

South Sudanese Leader Shortens China Trip

Domestic issues cause Salva Kiir to leave the Far East, skipping planned Shanghai visit

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir stands in front of a Chinese national flag while national anthems are played during a welcoming ceremony in Beijing, China, April 24, 2012.

US Lawmakers Hear from Kony-LRA Victims

Ugandan man made famous by KONY 2012 viral video testifies in US Senate

Joseph Kony (file photo).

Alaskan Wins Environmental Prize for Opposing Offshore Drilling

Woman's opposition to drilling motivated by desire to protect her tribal village from possible Arctic oil spills

Goldman Environmental Prize winner Caroline Cannon
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