Wave of Condemnation Follows N. Korea Nuclear Test
Governments and leaders from around the world are condemning North Korea's latest nuclear test.
Pope Benedict to Step Down
LONDON — Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI has resigned, effective at the end of the month. It is the first time a pope resigned in nearly 600 years.
Malian, French Forces Repel Islamist Assault on Gao
French and Malian soldiers are on high alert in the northern town of Gao, a day after Islamist militants launched an assault to retake the city they were forced out of two weeks ago.
Violence Continues in Mali as French Troops Carry Out Further Operations
Fighting continues in Mali as France makes further headway in its mission to rid the country of Islamic rebels.