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Broadcaster and writer Sir David Frost dies at the age of 74 following a suspected heart attack.

North Korea said it rescinded its invitation because U.S. perpetrated a "grave provocation."

Western strikes on Syria seemed inevitable earlier this week but are now in question after Barack Obama announces he'll seek Congressional approval for action.

Strong quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, causes panic in East Timor; no tsunami threat     

The United States has evidence that the chemical nerve agent sarin was used in a deadly attack in Damascus last month, Secretary of State John Kerry says.

Fraud charges dropped against former head of Sierra Leone bank and his deputy     

Former South African president Nelson Mandela has left hospital and has gone to his Johannesburg home, where he continues to receive care, presidency says.

More evidence about a suspected chemical attack would not have made a difference to MPs' decision to vote against military action in Syria, the chancellor says.

Yemeni Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa escaped an assassination attack Saturday and was unharmed, a government spokesman said.

There's been a sharp spike in radiation levels measured in the pipes and containers holding water at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan.

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) -- For the first time since a wildfire broke out around Yosemite National Park, dense smoke has begun to obscure the region's majestic mountain views, park officials say.     

Vodafone says that its talks about selling its 45% stake in Verizon Communications are "advanced" as it puts a value of $130bn (£84bn) on the stake.

Egypt's state prosecutor says ousted President Mohammed Morsi will stand trial on charges of inciting the murder of protesters while in office last year.

Musician turns 9/11 survivor stories into songs _ some joyous, others sad, questioning     

Shuck hits 3-run double in 7th, Trout helps Angels rally past Brewers 5-3 for 3-game sweep     

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy will stand trial on charges of incitement to conduct murder and "thuggery" relating to clashes near the presidential palace late last year, state-run MENA reported Sunday.

Spanish football club Real Madrid completed the signing of Gareth Bale from English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur Sunday, to end weeks of speculation over one of the off-season's most anticipated transfer deals.

President Hamid Karzai's appointment of Umar Daudzai as interior minister was public confirmation that he would not be Mr. Karzai's favored successor.     

4 die when car jumps NY highway guardrail, catches fire; cause not yet known     

Venezuela's finance minister Nelson Merentes says the economic policies of late President Hugo Chavez and his successor are yet to be successful.

Greek prime minister, finance minister: state assets sale won't be entrusted to foreign firm