The US Justice Department wants the George Zimmerman gun and other physical evidence in the Trayvon Martin shooting to be held intact, pending its civil rights probe. That might signal stepped-up activity by the feds, but analysts see reason to doubt they will ultimately file charges.
As Kerry coaxes Israel toward peace, EU gives hard shove
11:58 am ET - As Secretary of State Kerry shuttled between the Israelis and Palestinians this week, the EU issued sanctions on Israeli activity in the Palestinian territories.
Pakistan says it's ready to repair ties with India
12:49 pm ET - The government wants to import electricity from India as part of its efforts to solve Pakistan’s energy crisis and encourage cross border investment.
Hot summer for Japan and China disputes
12:42 pm ET - Prime Minister Abe made some pointed comments this week, highlighting Japan's determination not to yield to China on territorial issues.
Decoder Wire Why Liz Cheney may be riding for a fall in Wyoming Senate race
11:47 am ET - True, Liz Cheney will be able to raise scads of money, given her connections, to vie against incumbent Sen. Mike Enzi in Wyoming's GOP primary. But does money for ads matter in a state without a major media market? Skeptics cite other reasons, as well, that she could lose.
Italy eyes ex-CIA spook's extradition, complicating US ties
12:05 pm ET - Panamanian authorities detained Robert Seldon Lady on request from Italy, which convicted him for the 2003 'rendition' kidnapping of a cleric in Milan.
Global News Blog As elections loom in Australia, prime minister shuts door on refugees
12:33 pm ET - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Friday that all refugees arriving by boat will be sent to Papua New Guinea – a hardline stance he hopes will win votes.
Global News Blog Kashmir locked down amid strikes, protests over deadly shooting
12:23 pm ET - Police have arrested separatist leaders and imposed curfews throughout the region following the deaths of four protesters Thursday.
Terrorism & Security Why did the Kremlin release Russian opposition activist Navalny? (+video)
8:38 am ET - Alexei Navalny's surprise release on bail may indicate government uncertainty, but others believe the move was more calculated.
Detroit bankruptcy: Governor authorizes filing, declaring 'no viable alternative' (+video)
8:41 pm ET - The Detroit bankruptcy filing, which follows a decades-long decline in city finances that led to $18 billion in debt, sets the stage for a showdown with 43 public sector unions facing a drastic cut in pensions.
Panama arrests former CIA station chief sought by Italy in rendition case
8:35 am ET - Robert Lady was the CIA station chief in Milan when wanted Egyptian cleric Nasr was pulled from the streets there and sent back to Egypt where his lawyer says he was tortured.
Feds target 'stand your ground' laws, but what can they do?
6:56 pm ET - Neither Congress nor the executive branch can force states to change their laws, and courts have been skeptical about attempts to strike down stand your ground legislation. At least one juror has said this law was a key factor in the George Zimmerman verdict.
Snowden leaks give new life to lawsuits challenging NSA surveillance programs
4:01 pm ET - Documents Edward Snowden leaked about sweeping NSA surveillance programs have emboldened privacy advocates and government watchdog groups to file a new round of lawsuits challenging the programs' constitutionality.
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