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Beijing downplayed anti-India comments by an army general, as Defense Minister Antony’s trip to China coincided with Pak PM Nawaz Sharif’s visit.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his government's ministers not to comment on the crisis in Egypt.

China suspended the release of crucial economic data adding to economists' concerns over the real health of the world's second-largest economy.

As the Egyptian army overthrew the government, Syrians mused: "What if...?", while their president had a very different take.

The ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood-backed government hasn't begun to solve Egypt's many economic problems. Here's what needs to happen -- fast.

The U.S. State Department is under fire for shelling out $630,000 to buy Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) “likes,” a 57-page report says.

Will gay athletes and spectators at the Sochi 2014 Olympics be safe following Russia's draconian new anti-gay law?

Condoms are becoming more popular in China as citizens become more educated about contraception and STDs.

The Bolivian president launched an anti-U.S. tirade after his plane was diverted to search for Edward Snowden.

Russia's most-wanted terrorist described the Sochi games, set to occur in February, as “Satanic dances.”

Prosecutors raised the question of whether he was acting as a "wannabe cop" when Trayvon Martin was killed. (Watch video.)

A border surge amendment that saved the 2013 immigration bill would keep more immigrants out.

Ariel Castro's trial is set for Aug. 5, but a judge indicated that the date may be delayed.

M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have threatened to re-invade Goma.

Reddit, Mozilla and Wordpress are joining a 'Restore the Fourth' (Amendment) anti-NSA protest.

The Union of South American Nations will meet in Lima to discuss how to approach the recent Evo Morales plane crisis.

The North Korean leader has reportedly expelled Kim Ok from her positions with the governing party of North Korea.

The government doesn't want to release a secret court ruling on illegal NSA spying. Here are some theories on what the opinion might say.

On Tuesday, Juliann Ashcraft, the widow of slain Ariz. firefighter Andrew Ashcraft, described the final text messages that she shared with her husband as he battled the Yarnell Hill Fire.

Albert of Belgium wasn't even supposed to be king. But after finding himself thrust into the role, he was widely praised.

The talk radio host says House Republicans are losing sight of one issue that could really win them elections.

A new video of an American citizen serving a 15-year sentence in North Korea has been released. Why is the regime allowing it?

After being stranded in Vienna, Bolivian President Evo Morales was finally allowed to fly home, where his neighbors rose in his defense.

After 20 years on the throne, the king of the Belgians steps down for health reasons.

Egyptians protested and demanded the resignation of President Morsi. Here's a look at the defiance in pictures and video.

Facebook made a map showing happiness about the Supreme Court rulings. But the map didn't show what people thought it did.

A misleading translation of a Chinese high school student's political essay has gone viral in Western media. Was it bravery or just bad writing?

The Texas abortion bill that was defeated by a filibuster will make its way to the House for a full vote next week.

The Egyptian military gave President Mohammed Morsi until 11 a.m. to speak to the opposition.