Al Qaeda leaders call for new attacks

Messages from Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri step up the network's rhetoric on Gaza and the European media.

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Egypt releases 33 Hamas members

The men were detained after militants from Gaza breached the border in January. Egypt continues to hold one of them.

Taiwan poised to warm ties with China

Both presidential hopefuls in Saturday's election want to boost economic relations.

Afghan doctors protest new security threat: gangs

Residents of the western city of Herat say 'Enough' to the rise of criminal activity.

British target prisons as terror incubators

Officials hope to stem radicalization by training prison imams and closely supervising proselytizers.

U.N.: 'Rock-solid' proof of Serbia's hand in Kosovo violence

Together with a new report from the International Crisis Group, the accusation suggests Belgrade is actively undermining Kosovo's independence.

Can Egypt broker Hamas-Israel truce?

Cairo is working hard for a cease-fire, partly to curb Iran's growing clout.

New Osama bin Laden audio tape threatens Europe

Al Qaeda leader's taped message cites insulting cartoons for severe threat to Europe.

Kremlin charges two Russian-Americans with industrial espionage

Charges against two men, one of whom worked for oil giant and joint venture TNK-BP, may be part of an effort to increase Russia's control over oil resources.

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A rise in pirate attacks off Nigeria's coast

Turmoil in the oil-rich Niger Delta region is spreading out to sea as gangs in speedboats attack trading ships.

Bank of Japan struggle tests prime minister's leadership

The opposition rejected a second candidate Wednesday.

After brutal years, Kashmiris embrace new calm

Despite sporadic attacks, such as a bombing Wednesday, violence has dropped in the disputed region.

For Beijing, Tibet threat is 'life and death'

Officials say exiled leaders seek independence to break up China.