TUNISIA

Riyad Hijab, who became the most senior Syrian official to abandon Assad and is now in Amman, Jordan.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised Tunisia's transition to democracy Monday and said the U.S. is prepared to provide the country with economic and military support.

Carmelo Anthony scored for the U.S.

The U.S. men's volleyball team continues to dominate as the Americans provided another convincing win at London's Earls Court on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the Americans will look to start group play a perfect 2-0 by beating Tunisia.

For some post-revolution competitors, this year's Summer Olympic Games will be more important than those of years past.

The biggest surprise about the U.S. victory over France in Olympics men's basketball Sunday was that the winners were able to celebrate with Michelle Obama. The first lady had a front-row seat at the game, and she was able to see the team improve its play en route to a 98-71 victory.

Almost two days into competition at the 2012 Olympics, the U.S. men's basketball team is finally ready to take the court.

The big opening ceremony for the 2012 London Olympics is over and done, so it's time for the real attraction: the games themselves. Olympic schedules can be a little confusing to follow, so we've compiled a guide to some of the biggest events at the games, with a special emphasis on American athletes.

Mitt Romney caused a scandal before his first diplomatic trip to London when he referred to the preparation for the Olympic Games as “disconcerting.”

Does the British hierarchy think Romney will be "their man" in Washington this time next year? Is Whitehall hoping to make good the "special relationship" that has become a little tired under Obama?

Thirty years ago (ironically, about the same time Mubarak seized power in Egypt), the Taiwanese initiated the path towards forming a democratic state.

Is it safe to travel to Myanmar? Is it ethical to travel to Antarctica? Where can I go in the Middle East where I won't be shot dead on the street? Let's dispel some common fears and misconceptions.

The U.N. human rights chief has called for an independent investigation into the police crackdown on striking oil workers in Kazakhstan last December in which at least 15 people died and over 100 were injured after police opened fire on the crowd.

Ike Diogu has made his alma mater, Arizona State University, and his parents' native Nigeria proud after his play helped the African nation become the last country to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics in basketball.

The current situation in Libya means that there is no clear best choice for Libya's 2.7 million registered voters.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the anti-government protests in his country are not comparable to the Arab Spring protests elsewhere, and that it's not people, but terrorists, who want to oust him from power.

Palestinian officials have called an international probe into the death of its leader Yasser Arafat, more than eight years after he died of several mysterious health complications, following a report that he could have been poisoned with a radioactive substance known as polonium.

With prices at all-time lows, here's a look at some of the best beaches in Greece, where you can help out the Greek economy and get a bargain at the same time.

Even following this week's violence over blasphemous art, Tunisians remain fairly optimistic about their country's progress.

A trip to Greece in the coming weeks may feel like an intrusion -- a sojourn into a land of private grief and public fury. But not visiting only makes things worse.