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Al-Jazeera reporters face trial

An Egyptian court is to try Al-Jazeera journalists on Thursday for allegedly supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, in a case that has sparked accusations of censorship by the military-installed government.

Protesters seek early release

About 50 demonstrators gathered outside the Egyptian embassy in London on Wednesday to call for the release of Al-Jazeera journalists due to stand trial in Cairo. The journalists stand accused of backing the blacklisted Muslim Brotherhood.

New radioactive water leak found at Fukushima

A new leak of 100 metric tons of highly radioactive water has been discovered at Fukushima, the plant's operator said on Thursday after it revealed only one of nine thermometers in a crippled reactor was still working.

Ukraine truce short-lived as clashes revive

Fighting shifts EU's talks with Yanukovych as death toll hits 43

Darker Arctic turns up the heat

The Arctic isn't nearly as bright and white as it used to be because of more ice melting in the ocean, and that's becoming a global problem, a new study has found.

'Good start' made during Iran talks

Future nuclear discussions 'won't be easy', says senior EU official

UN Syria aid vote likely on Friday

The UN Security Council will likely vote on a draft resolution to boost humanitarian aid access in war-torn Syria on Friday, diplomats said, but whether Russia and China would support or veto the Western- and Arab-backed text was unclear.

Suicide bombings target Iranian site in Beirut

Two suicide car bombs targeted an Iranian cultural center in Beirut on Wednesday, killing six people in the latest attack linked to the conflict in neighboring Syria.

UN Security Council condemns attacks

The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned the deadly terrorist attacks in the Lebanese capital Beirut earlier in the day, calling the bombings "heinous acts".

Korean relatives reunite after 60 years

Pyongyang sets aside demand for suspension of US-ROK military drill