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Terrorism & Security Syria: Little hope for Eid ceasefire as conflict spills across borders (+video)

An Arab League official indicates a cease-fire is unlikely as Syrian President Assad has signaled little support. Meanwhile, the conflict is showing signs of spilling into Lebanon and Jordan.
Russia balks at NATO's revised plans for missile defense shield

NATO's revised plans for a missile defense shield to protect against Iran are likely to top today's NATO-Russia meeting.
Officials blame Al Qaeda for killing of French hostages in Niger

French and African officials say Saturday's killing of two French hostage in Niger was likely carried out by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which has claimed responsibility for a number of kidnappings in recent years.
Osama bin Laden threatens French troops, France announces pullout from Afghanistan

France denies any connection between its decision to remove troops from Afghanistan in 2011 and Osama bin Laden's pledge to attack French troops.
Israeli diplomat expelled from Ireland over Dubai assassination plot

Ireland now joins Britain and Australia in expelling Israeli diplomats over their government's connections to the Dubai assassination plot that killed a Hamas leader in January.
Films that presaged the wall's fall

On the 20th anniversary, film festival honors Eastern bloc movies made in the decade before the Berlin Wall's demise.
Taliban to Germany: Leave Afghanistan or lose Oktoberfest

The insurgents' threat to bomb the famous festival is apparently meant to weaken Germany's resolve for the fight in Afghanistan. It follows similar warnings issued by the Taliban and Al Qaeda ahead of Sunday's elections.
New PM takes office in Japan

Yukio Hatoyama and his Democratic Party of Japan must address a troubled economy, record high unemployment, and a rapidly aging population.
Tepid TV debate for Germany's top office declared a draw

'Yes, we yawn!' one local newspaper mocked Monday's mild face-off between Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Massive blast in Afghanistan kills dozens

The bombing in Kandahar – one of the largest in a year – underscores the deteriorating security situation in the country.
Protesters worldwide rally for Iranian opposition

People in more than 80 countries demonstrated against Tehran's crackdown over disputed elections in an 'Iran Global Day of Action.'
Three Germans detained related to attack on EU office in Kosovo

The detainment of the men may distract from Kosovars who do not want a UN peacekeeping mission replaced, a security expert says.
Murder mystery vexes ex-Soviet bloc

The death of Bulgarian writer Georgi Markov in 1978 raises questions about Europe's lingering ties to communism.
Muslim anger mounts over cartoons, movie

Sudan threatens to ban Danish aid workers; Europe braces for possible protests.