Detroit police hunt gang of 'Mad Hatter' thieves
2011-05-07 11:30:05
Police in Detroit are looking for a gang of middle-aged to elderly women, dubbed the "Mad Hatters," who are believed to be responsible for a string of robberies, purse snatching and fraud.
EU nations agree on Syria sanctions next week
2011-05-07 09:11:21
The European Union agreed to place sanctions on Syrian officials next week as it tries to halt a government crackdown against protesters, an EU official said Friday.
Ouattara takes oath months after Cote d'Ivoire vote
2011-05-07 08:29:06
Cote d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara took the oath of office Friday, five months after the election that nearly ripped this African nation in two and left hundreds dead when the country's strongman refused to concede defeat.
Judge: No blame for UK agencies in London bombings
2011-05-06 22:35:21
Neither intelligence lapses nor a flawed emergency response contributed to the deaths of 52 people killed when suicide bombers struck London's transit system in 2005, a judge ruled Friday.
Russians to mark the 66th victory of WW II
2011-05-06 22:02:04
Enthusiasts dressed in Soviet and Nazi Germany uniforms take part in the historical reconstruction of one of the battles of World War II in St.Petersburg, May 6, 2011. Russia prepares to mark the 66th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945 on May 9.
Al-Qaida confirms Osama bin Laden's death
2011-05-06 21:20:45
Al-Qaida, a notorious terrorist group, has confirmed its leader Osama bin Laden's death, reported local English TV channel Express on Friday afternoon.
Bin Laden's wife spent 6 years in Pakistani house
2011-05-06 20:20:26
One of Osama bin Laden's wives told Pakistani interrogators that the al Qaeda leader and his family had been living for five years in the compound where he was killed by U.S. forces this week, a security official said on Friday.
France expels 14 diplomats loyal to Gadhafi
2011-05-06 19:53:48
France on Friday ordered 14 diplomats loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to leave the country within 48 hours, the foreign ministry said.
Bin Laden eyed US rails
2011-05-06 19:36:12
Holed up in a compound in Pakistan, Osama bin Laden was scheming how to hit the United States hard again. Al-Qaida plans for derailing an American train on the upcoming 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. 
UN investigators seek facts on Bin Laden death
Al Qaeda says to release bin Laden audio tape
Taliban promise revenge attacks
Snapshots: the world in 24 hours May 5, 2011
2011-05-06 16:52:56
A selection of photos shot around the world in 24 hours May 5, 2011
Italy's general strike hits mass transit
2011-05-06 16:32:16
Commuters in Italy are scrambling to find the few buses and subway trains running during a one-day general strike that is also affecting air and rail travel, banks, public offices and schools.
Russian ruling party tells top senator to resign
2011-05-06 16:21:23
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ruling party called on the speaker of Russia's upper house of parliament to resign on Friday as tensions between pro-Kremlin parties rise ahead of the March 2012 presidential election.