The new leader is expected to take over territory once controlled by Assad.
Read more...One of his bodyguards was reportedly killed.
Read more...Tensions mount between Japan and China as both countries stake claim on a disputed area of the East China Sea.
Read more...Thatcher died after a stroke, one of several she had in her life. She retired from public life more than 10 years ago, after playing a pivotal role in the resolution of the Cold War.
Read more...President Obama intends on making his first trip to Israel since his election in 2008.
Read more...In his third term as Prime Minister of Israel, Netanyahu has to continue dealing with Washington and Palestine.
Read more...Mali's Prime Minster was arrested by the military in the second coup d'etat in 12 months.
Read more...Libya's prime minister-elect Mustafa Abushagur will step down after failing to win approval to form a new cabinet.
Read more...Facebook looks to compete with Russian social network, VKontakte.
Read more...The tragedy of the U.S. consulate attack in Libya will serve as the first test of Abushagur's abilities as prime minister.
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