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A “SlutWalk” protest is planned for New Delhi on July 31, a global protest against the notion that women bring sexual harassment upon themselves by dressing provocatively.
A blast in Oslo killed at least seven, and shots were fired at a youth conference outside the city, killing at least 80.
The U.N. recognizes July 18 as “Nelson Mandela International Day.”
The commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan has handed over his command.
Doughnut shops, once a rarity in Shanghai, have proliferated across the city.
The Afghan government proposes cracking down on extravagant marriage ceremonies.
The celebration is marked with a parade down the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
India’s “miracle workers” have become savvy, powerful entrepeneurs.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta made his first trip to Iraq and Afghanistan since he was appointed Pentagon chief in June.
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Israel blocks their after circulating blacklist to European airlines.
Video: Obama extends condolences to Norway
President Barack Obama says a bombing that killed at least seven people in Oslo, Norway, is a reminder that the world has a role in stopping such terror from happening. He also expressed his condolences to Norway's people. (July 22)
Explosion rocks Oslo government offices
A loud explosion shattered windows Friday at the government headquarters in Oslo which includes the prime minister's office, injuring several people. (July 22)
James Murdoch accused of lying
A British lawmaker wants police to investigate whether James Murdoch, son of Rupert Murdoch, lied to Parliament. (July 22)
Panetta set to certify end of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Some 17 years after it was put in place, AP sources say Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is set to announce he's certifying ending the military's ban on openly gay service. (July 22)
U.N. pleads for more aid to famine-hit Somalia
The United Nations appealed for another half-billion dollars in aid to deal with a serious famine in the Horn of Africa. Around 1.5 million Somalis remain stuck in the country as the worst drought in 20 years hits the country. (July 21)
Serbia arrests last war crimes fugitive
Goran Hadzic, the last fugitive being sought by the U.N. war crimes tribunal on the Balkans, was arrested Wednesday in Serbia. (July 20)
Hacking scandal spreads to politicians
Britain's phone-hacking scandal spread to more of the country's political elite as Prime Minister David Cameron drew his political foes into the national crisis and denied that his staff had tried to thwart any police investigations. (July 19)
Drought leads to famine in Somalia
The United Nations declared famine in parts of southern Somalia, signalling to donors the need for more aid. International aid agencies will not travel into Somalia due to the influence of Islamic insurgents affiliated with al Qaeda, leading many to flee the country. (July 20)
Wife defends Murdoch during hearing, attacks attacker
About two hours into the parliamentary hearing concerning Britain's hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch's 42-year-old wife, Wendi Deng, wasted no time to come to her husband's rescue. (July 20)
Cameron: 'My staff behaved entirely properly'
British Prime Minister David Cameron denied claims that his staff tried to stop an inquiry into phone hacking and bribery at the News of the World and defended his decision to hire one of the tabloid's editors as his communications chief. (July 20)
Japan bans beef due to radiation fears
A ban on beef sourced from areas surrounding the Fukushima nuclear plant was put into effect in Japan due to possible radiation associated with the damaged plant. (July 19)
Murdoch attacker has no comment
The man arrested for throwing an apparent foam pie at Rupert Murdoch spoke to journalists as he was taken away, saying "I'm sure that Murdoch would appreciate the irony that I cannot comment on an ongoing police investigation."
Ex-Murdoch newspaper chief Rebekah Brooks apologized to Parliament members of the House of Commons culture, media and sport committee for allegations of unethical journalistic practices by "News of the World."
Flights are canceled in Japan with news of an approaching typhoon. (July 19)
Incident stops Murdoch hearings
An incident during the hearings of James and Rupert Murdoch stopped the proceedings.
Thousands at mass wedding reception in Indonesia
More than 4,500 couples took part in a mass wedding reception in the Indonesian capital, where they walked away with free marriage certificates. (July 19)Editor's Choice
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