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Vatican opens doors to butler leaks trial, sort of

The Vatican is opening its doors on the most embarrassing scandal of Pope Benedict XVI's papacy.

China party boss Bo Xilai drummed out, facing trial

by Calum MacLeod, USA TODAY
China party boss drummed out, facing trial, as leadership change announced.

Animals suspected in spread of new virus

So far, there are no signs the virus will be as deadly as SARS.

Kenya attacks last stronghold of Somali militants

Kenyan military forces made a pre-dawn beach landing on the last port city held by al-Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia.

Iraq prison break kills 10 guards, 2 inmates

Many prisoners, including suspected al-Qaeda fighters, escaped during the melee.

China says disgraced leader Bo expelled from party

by Calum MacLeod, Special for USA TODAY
China says disgraced Politburo member Bo Xilai has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party, will face charges.

FBI agents staying away from Benghazi for now


N. Mali Islamists reopen schools with girls in back

Radical Islamists in northern Mali are reopening some schools, but girls now must wear veils and sit separately.

Activists: Heavy fighting in Syria's largest city

Clashes are part of a new push by the rebels to drive regime forces out of Syria's largest city.

Plane going to Everest region crashes, killing 19

The pilot of the domestic Sita Air flight reported trouble two minutes after takeoff.

Australia to kill sharks in bid to protect people

Officials have approved a plan to kill sharks that venture too close to people in the water.

As Spain sinks, many in Catalonia want out

by By Meritxell Mir, Special for USA TODAY
Many are pushing for independence -- the latest consequence of the European debt crisis.

Defense delays sending mortars commanders urgently seek

by Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
Mortar system that commanders in Afghanistan say they need now has been stalled at the Pentagon, records show.

Poachers shoot 4th rare rhino in India's northeast

The attacks on the one-horned rhinoceroses have sparked outrage in the state.

Israeli PM addresses Iran nukes at U.N. Thursday

by Oren Dorell, USA TODAY
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech Thursday at the United Nations dwells on Iran's nuclear program as the number one threat to Israel and the West in a Middle East where instability and danger appears to be proliferating. President Obama, in his speech on Tuesday barely touched on the issue.

Muslims protest at U.S. Embassy in Bangkok

Muslims gathered at the embassy to rally against an anti-Islamic film.

China hits back at Japan PM's statement on islands

Spat continues over who owns tiny islands in the East China Sea.

Why Syria matters

The future of the Arab world's democracy efforts could hinge on Syria.

Gene mutations blamed for many mental disabilities

Many cases of severe intellectual disability caused by genetic defects are not inherited, a study suggests.

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