Security Stepped Up as Nelson Mandela Remains in Hospital

(PRETORIA, South Africa) -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela is waking up Tuesday in a hospital for a fourth straight day. South African State Police have stepped up securit... Read More

Turkish Police Descend on Anti-Government Protesters

(ISTANBUL) -- Turkish anti-government protesters camped out in Istanbul’s Taksim Square were awakened Tuesday morning by riot police who had largely left them alone for the past week-and-a-ha... Read More

Dozens Dead After Twin Suicide Bombings in Syria's Capital

(DAMASCUS, Syria) -- Two suicide bombers attacked a square in central Damascus on Tuesday, killing more than a dozen people and wounding more than 30 others, according to Syrian state media.... Read More

Decision on Arming Syrian Rebels Could Come Soon

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House could decide this week whether the U.S. will begin providing arms to the opposition forces in Syria as President Bashar al-Assad's military appears to be gaining the... Read More

Two Boys Found Beheaded in Afghan Village

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Government officials in southern Afghanistan are at a loss to explain the beheading of two boys, an act of brutality for which the Taliban claims it is not responsible.... Read More

Iraq's Brief Respite from Violence Ends

(BAGHDAD) -- After a brief lull, violence has again returned to Iraq with at least 55 people killed Monday in what is believed to be a continuation of revived sectarian warfare. At least... Read More

Sleepy Bank Worker Accidentally Transfers Hundreds of Millions of Euros

(NEW YORK) -- A German bank employee apparently fell asleep at his desk some time ago, and instead of transferring 62.40 euros to a retiree's account, he smooshed down the "2" button as he slept, s... Read More

Prince Philip Gets Hospital Visitors on 92nd Birthday

(LONDON) -- Britain’s Prince Philip spent his 92nd birthday in a London hospital recovering from abdominal surgery, but he had company. The Duke of Edinburgh was visited at The Lon... Read More

Nelson Mandela in Intensive Care for Lung Infection

(PRETORIA, South Africa) -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela is in intensive care after being hospitalized yet again for a lung infection, a government source tells ABC News.... Read More

Afghan Forces Repel Attacks on Kabul Airport and Elsewhere

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Suicide bombers staged a series of attacks in Afghanistan on Monday that were ultimately repelled by Afghan police and commandos. The most serious incident came j... Read More