Iran bans leading pro-reform political party
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hard-line government says it has banned Iran's largest pro-reform political party in a new strike against an opposition movement.
25 dead in central China coal mine fire
An electrical fire at an illegal coal mine in central China has left 25 people dead, the latest fatal accident to rock the country's mining industry.
State Department waited to warn U.S. workers
After deciding last week to help family members of U.S. consulate employees in northern Mexico leave the area, the State Department waited until Sunday to announce the move.
Aide: Karzai ‘very angry’ at Taliban boss’ arrest
 The Afghan government was holding secret talks with the Taliban's No. 2 when he was captured in Pakistan, and the arrest infuriated President Hamid Karzai, according to a Karzai advisers.
U.S. hands over prison to Iraqi government
 The U.S. military hands over control of a prison holding some 2,900 detainees to Iraqi authorities as the Americans move ahead with preparations for a full withdrawal by the end of 2011.
Chile blackout leaves millions in dark
 A major blackout left most of Chile without power for hours, two weeks after a massive earthquake that killed hundreds and weakened infrastructure.
Haiti quake victims strained Florida hospitals
 As hundreds of injured survivors of the Haiti earthquake overwhelmed Florida hospitals in January, state officials pleaded with the federal government for basic information.
U.S. demands Israel scrap building plan
 The Obama administration is demanding that Israel call off a contentious building project in east Jerusalem and make a public gesture toward the Palestinians.
Somali government signs deal with militia
Somalia's government signs an agreement with a powerful militia that offers high-level militants senior government positions in return for their military support.
German diocese suspends convicted sex abuser
A German archdiocese that Pope Benedict XVI oversaw from 1977 to 1982 said Monday that a priest convicted in 1986 of sexually abusing children has been suspended for violating a condition that he have no contact with minors.
Irish Catholic leader won’t quit after cover-up
Ireland's senior Roman Catholic, Cardinal Sean Brady, says he would not resign despite admitting he never told police about a child-molesting priest.
Thai PM rejects call for new elections
 Thailand's prime minister rejects an ultimatum to dissolve Parliament as thousands of red-shirted protesters vow to splatter the seat of government with their own blood.
Tensions grow in China-Google standoff
 Google said on Monday it was in talks with the Chinese government about censorship of its Chinese-language search portal, despite mounting signs the company could soon shut the site.
U.N. rips Russia for Olympics impact
 The top U.N. environmental watchdog criticizes Russia for ignoring the effects that construction projects for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi will have on the region's unique wildlife.
Investigators seek motive in 3 Mexico slayings
 U.S. and Mexican officials have launched an investigation into the killing of an American couple and a Mexican man with ties to the U.S. Consulate by suspected drug gang hitmen.
Prince Charles and Camilla visit Poland
 Britain's Prince Charles arrived in Poland on Monday with his wife, Camilla, to start a nine-day tour that will take them through central Europe.
Vietnam releases leading dissident from prison
Vietnam releases one of its democracy activists from prison after the dissident Catholic priest spent three years and suffered two strokes in solitary confinement, his family says.
Pink Everest: Nepal appeals for gay tourists
 Nepal wants to paint Mount Everest pink. It wants gay honeymooners trekking through the Himalayas. It wants to host the world's highest same-sex wedding at Everest base camp.
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