Islamist candidate faces runoff in Egypt

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The Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate appeared likely to face off against either a former prime minister or a leftist contender.

Drama in Jenin shows cracks in Palestinian nation-building project

Drama in Jenin shows cracks in Palestinian nation-building project

Once a hub of violence, the West Bank city is lauded as a beacon of Palestinian-imposed law and order.

Brother of Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng flees guarded village

Brother of Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng flees guarded village

Chen Guangfu seeks help from lawyers for his son, who is being held on attempted murder charge.

Iran talks end; parties to meet again

Iran talks end; parties to meet again

Iran rejects new proposals from six world powers, but U.S. officials hope the effort might be salvaged.

Euro-zone countries appear far from compromise on fostering growth

Euro-zone countries appear far from compromise on fostering growth

New measures to stop Europe’s economic crisis are likely only if things get a lot worse, analysts say.

U.S. drone strike kills 10 militants

U.S. drone strike kills 10 militants

Two missiles hit a house in northwestern Pakistan in the second U.S. strike in 24 hours.

Mexico’s 2 major crime cartels at war

Mexico’s 2 major crime cartels at war

The Sinaloa cartel and the Zetas are staging public massacres in order to terrify and intimidate, officials say.

In China, a recoil against xenophobia

In China, a recoil against xenophobia

Campaign against foreigners draws more ridicule than support, particularly online.

Trackshittaz of Austria perform their song 'Woki Mit Deim Popo' during a rehearsal for the finals of the Eurovison Song Contest in Baku, May 21, 2012. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (AZERBAIJAN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

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Papua New Guinea police block Parliament after top judge’s arrest

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Cannes Film Festival 2012: Stalled in the past, with few surprises

Cannes Film Festival 2012: Stalled in the past, with few surprises

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Syria’s neighbors are growing restless

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In Egypt, women on the sidelines

Despite their role in the protests that ousted Hosni Mubarak, women say they have been shut out of the political decision-making since the revolution.

Suicide bomber kills scores in Yemen

Officials say at least 60 are dead, 200 are injured after Sanaa attack.

The dangerous road to Everest

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Transgender contestant wins Miss Congeniality

Miss Universe Canada pageant competitor Jenna Talackova was initially disqualified.

India’s ‘elder sister’

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Earthquake in Italy kills at least 4

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Olympic torch relay

PHOTOS | The Olympic flame arrived in the United Kingdom and begins a 70-day relay involving 8,000 torchbearers covering 8,000 miles.

Bayern, Chelsea stars to watch

PHOTOS | Athletes expected to make a difference as Chelsea takes on Bayern Munich in Saturday’s Champions League final match in Germany.

Brothers in arms

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G-8 Summit: Leaders meet at Camp David

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Quebec student protests continue

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Mexico’s drug war

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India’s gold rush

India is struggling to balance its books partly because Indians keep investing in gold.

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