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Number of journalists imprisoned worldwide rises
A record number of journalists were imprisoned worldwide in 2012 in a…

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China calls in NKorean ambassador over nuke test
China's foreign minister called North Korea's ambassador in for a…

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Iran lawmakers demand probe over speaker incident
Senior Iranian lawmakers are demanding an investigation into the incident…

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Yao talks animal rights at zoo visit
Yao Ming fed a giraffe petted a rhino and watched an elephant do a headstand…

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Pakistani, Afghan clerics bicker over peace summit
Pakistani clerics threatened Tuesday to boycott a peace conference in…

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Iran may allow UN team to visit key military site
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday raised prospects that Tehran may allow…

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Singapore gay couple seeks to abolish gay sex law
A gay couple in Singapore seeking to abolish a long-standing law banning gay…

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CenturyLink workers in West closer to striking
Union leaders representing CenturyLink workers in 13 states have moved closer…

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Egyptians protest on anniversary of Mubarak's fall
Security forces sprayed protesters with water hoses and tear gas outside the…

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Little change in Honduras prison where 362 died
On the 14th day of each month Jesus Garcia joins other relatives to hoist a…

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B10 ADs, coaches worry about easing recruit rules
Big Ten athletic directors and football coaches say they have reservations…

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Latin America would like a Latin pope, odds slim
Latin America is home to the world's largest Roman Catholic population but…

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Kenya holds 1st presidential debate
Three weeks before they go to the polls millions of Kenyans watched and…

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AP Interview: UN envoy says Iraq must hear Sunnis
Iraq's Shiite-led government should do more to address complaints by the…

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Catholics surprised at pope's decision to retire
Shock sadness and declarations of faith met Pope Benedict XVI's announcement…

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Egypt protests on anniversary of Mubarak's fall
Security forces sprayed protesters with water hoses and tear gas outside the…

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For 'Django' producer, an unexpected Oscar ride
Reginald Hudlin director of films like "Boomerang" and "House Party" never…

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AP PHOTOS: A look back at Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he will resign on Feb. 28. The…

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Syrian rebels capture country's largest dam
Syrian rebels scored one of their biggest strategic victories Monday since…

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US ships military equipment out of Afghanistan
The United States began its withdrawal from Afghanistan in earnest officials…

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