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New Moon opening night: In Israel, it's hard to find much on the film at all.

21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

New Moon opening night is in two weeks in Israel. But signs of a fan base for supernatural tales are few.

New Moon opening night: South Africa teen says 'it has it all'

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

New Moon opening night strikes on Nov. 27 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Eighth-grader Rea will be there with 20 of her closest friends.

Honduras interim leader may step down. Will that help President Zelaya?

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Honduras interim leader announced Thursday he intends to leave the presidency for about a week. But ousted President Zelaya is no closer to getting back in.

Guatemala slowly confronts widespread rape of women

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

In Guatemala, drug trafficking, gang violence, and a climate of impunity lead to widespread rape of women. At least 10,000 women were victims of sexual violence last year.

New Moon opening night: In India, a teen's online petition brings series to the big screen

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

New Moon opening night is Dec. 4 in India. The first movie, which Ritisha Mishra petitioned for, opens Nov. 20.

New Moon opening night: Chinese women are swept off their feet

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

New Moon opening night is a ways off in China, but the first Twilight movie opens there officially next week. Despite a lack of vampire lore in China, young women are snapping up the books and pirated movies.

New Moon opening night: From Britain to China, fans are going crazy

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

New Moon opening night is bringing out the fan base – largely teen girls – around the globe.

Mohamed ElBaradei says Iran nuclear deal still possible

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

An Iran nuclear deal could be secured by year's end, UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said Friday. Iran rejected the current deal Wednesday, but left room for a compromise.

Iraq election official: Even if Kurdish boycott averted, January deadline impossible

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Top Iraq election official says the Iraq elections cannot be held by the January deadline. US Gen. Ray Odierno reserved judgment on whether a delay would affect the US withdrawal.

Iran nuclear deal: six world powers mull sanctions

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

As hope fades for an Iran nuclear deal before the end of the year, UN Security Council members discussed possible sanctions at a meeting in Brussels.

Nicaragua is latest in Latin America to reject term limits

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The most recent Latin American leader to overturn presidential term limits is Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega.

On last stop of Asia tour, Obama targets Iran, North Korea

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Obama addressed Iran and North Korea nuclear programs at Osan Air Base in South Korea. Obama also discussed free trade agreement with S. Korea President Lee.

Afghanistan President Karzai inaugural: promises of clean cabinet

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai promised to tackle corruption in his inaugural speech on Thursday. But he also promised a “professional” cabinet, something the Obama administration and others have been pushing for.

Palestinians accuse Israel settlements of diverting water

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Israel settlements use more than four times as much water as Palestinians and the absence of a peace agreement is stalling negotiations to improve the situation.

Iraq refugees face dwindling UN funds, creating concerns of unrest

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The UN has had trouble securing international funds to support as many as 2 million Iraq refugees throughout the Middle East who are barred from working in their host countries.

Venezuela blows up two bridges along Colombia border

20 Nov 2009 08:20:00 EST

Experts warn that Venezuela blowing up two bridges on the Colombia border could result in an 'actual shooting battle.'

Five new weapons the Maersk Alabama could use to foil pirates

18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Armed guards on the Maersk Alabama helped repel Wednesday's attack by pirates. An array of nonlethal weapons – from acoustic devices to a system that fires nets or even golf balls – is coming onto the market.

Copenhagen climate change talks stall as CO2 emissions rise

18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The Copenhagen summit on climate change is looking less likely to produce a binding CO2 emissions reduction agreement as a new study finds that global carbon dioxide emissions increased 29 percent in the past nine years.

Maersk Alabama: Should ships use armed guards to stop Somali pirates?

18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Lethal or nonlethal weapons? The attack on the US-flagged Maersk Alabama reignites the debate over how to stop Somali pirates.

Somalia's Islamist militants spill into neighboring countries

18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Somalia's Islamist militant group Al Shabab now controls much of the country, and it has made viable threats against neighbors Uganda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

Obama in Korea: warmer welcome than in China, Japan?

18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Obama is expected to receive a warm welcome in South Korea, where top issues on agenda are North Korea talks and a free trade agreement.

Obama raps Israel over new Jerusalem settlement plan

18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Israel pushed forward a plan to expand an East Jerusalem settlement on Tuesday, bringing stark warnings from President Obama and other world leaders.

Obama bids China farewell with Great Wall tour, modest expectations

18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Obama, who called the Great Wall 'magical,' leaves with new awareness of US-China interdependence – as well as differing priorities.

Pakistan suicide bomb in Peshawar kills at least 19

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The suicide bomb near a Peshawar courthouse in Pakistan could have killed more if the attacker had been able to enter the building. Peshawar has seen near-daily bombings since the Pakistani military's South Waziristan offensive began.

Germany arrests Congo rebel leaders

17 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Two Rwandan Hutu rebel leaders were arrested by Germany, charged with directing war crimes. Could this mark a turning point in Congo conflict?