After 2 Months, Hong Kong Residents Want Protesters To Head Home
More than 2,000 tents still occupy city streets. The longer the pro-democracy demonstration goes on, the more unwelcome it becomes.
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Israel's Cabinet OKs Controversial Nationality Measure
The bill, which must be approved by Parliament, defines Israel as "the nation-state of the Jewish people." It has angered not only Israel's Arab citizens, but also members of the coalition government.
Insurgent Bombing Strikes Afghan Volleyball Tournament
The bomber attacked the tournament in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday. That came after the lower house of Afghanistan's parliament approved keeping U.S. troops in the country past the end of the year.
Facing A Monday Deadline, Iran's Nuclear Talks Are Extended
Iran, the U.S. and other world powers appear ready to continue talks over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Negotiators have been meeting in Vienna.
Experts Suggest OPEC's Power Over Oil Prices Is Waning
Members of OPEC meet this week. It used to be the world held its breath when this happened, worried what the meeting would mean for oil prices. But experts say times have changed.
Duchess Of Alba, Spain's Richest Woman, Dies At 88
Maria del Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart had more titles than any other aristocrat in the world. She died today in Seville.
Dangerous Deliveries: Ebola Leaves Moms And Babies Without Care
When a pregnant woman catches Ebola, the fetus and amniotic fluid are flooded with the virus. The ripple effects of these dangerous deliveries could be more catastrophic than Ebola itself.
Wealthy Arabs Descend On Pakistan To Kill The Bustards
The Houbara bustard, a large bird whose numbers are declining, migrates to Pakistan every winter. Rich Arabs follow close behind and hunt them in large numbers. Some Pakistanis say this must stop.
Ebola Survey Teams Take A Grim Census In Sierra Leone
As Ebola surges in the east African country, the capital city sends surveillance teams into the neighborhoods to record who might be sick with the virus — or already dead.
'Do They Know It's Christmas?' Raises Hackles As Well As Dollars
The newest version of Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" raised a $1 million within a few minutes of its release on Tuesday. Critics say the song still sends the wrong message about Africa.