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UN Security Council Still Discussing Syrian Resolution

Some progress reported at talks aimed at convincing Russia to support resolution to end months of deadly violence

U.N. Security Council (2011 file photo).

NATO Chief: Afghan Timeline Unchanged

Anders-Fogh Rasmussen says coalition's timeline for security transition stands despite recent announcements from US, France

Newly graduated Afghan border police officers stand during a graduation ceremony at the border police headquarter in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, January 31, 2012.

Egyptians Protest Security Failure That Caused Soccer Disaster

Protesters angry that riot police stood idly by during worst case of soccer violence in country's history

Supporters of al-Ahly soccer club pray for the souls of the victims killed in Port Said stadium during a protest in Cairo, February 2, 2012.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Visits Afghanistan to Boost Relations

Hina Rabbani Khar says she's willing to push Afghan insurgents to make peace

Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, left, speaks during a joint press conference with her Afghan counterpart Zalmai Rasool at the foreign ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, February 1, 2012.

Pakistan to Indict Prime Minister for Contempt

If convicted, Yousuf Raza Gilani could lose his job and go to jail

Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani (C) waves to supporters from the steps of the Supreme Court after his contempt hearing in Islamabad, January 19, 2012.

Palestinian Protesters Throw Shoes at UN Chief

Stones, sticks also thrown to show displeasure with Ban Ki-moon over criticism about launching rockets into Israel

Palestinian protesters surround a vehicle in the convoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as it arrives at Erez border crossing between Israel and Gaza, February 2, 2012.

Some Senegal Candidates to Begin Campaigning

Leading opposition contenders Macky Sall and Moustapha Niasse say they will concentrate on effort to dislodge President Wade

Senegalese opposition leader Macky Sall gestures as he attends a demonstration demanding that President Abdoulaye Wade drop plans to seek a third term in Dakar, Senegal, January 31, 2012.

Germany Seeks China's Help on Iran

Chancellor Angela Merkel urges Beijing to use its influence to persuade Tehran to give up nuclear program

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao before a news conference in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Merkel urged China to use its influence to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear program, February 2, 2012

Self-Immolations in China's Tibetan Areas Mark Shift in Tibet Movement

Self-destructive act of protest is on the rise, spreading beyond an isolated region of southwestern China

 A woman throws a white scarf over Tibetan Buddhist nun Palden Choetso as she burns on the street in Daofu in this still image taken from video shot on November 3, 2011 and released to Reuters on Nove

Indian Supreme Court Telecom Decision Deals Blow to Government

Court cancels telecommunications licenses at heart of one of country's biggest corruption scandals

An Indian woman talks on her mobile phone at an election rally in Faizabad, India, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

Obama, Top Leaders Attend National Prayer Breakfast

US president says he is reminded that faith, values play large role in solving some of most urgent problems nation faces

President Barack Obama holds up a book that he was given by author and keynote speaker Eric Metaxas, at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, February 2, 2012.

Security Measures Implemented Ahead of Super Bowl

US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says over 8,000 stadium staff and volunteers have received training

In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, football fans pose for photos in front of the Super Bowl XLVI logo on Monument Circle in Indianapolis, February 1, 2012.

New App Aims to Fight Poverty

AppBridge mobile phone application links software developers with communities and NGOs

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