U.S. Government Contractor Marks Five Years In Cuban Detention
Alan Gross was working for USAID, to bring Internet access to Jewish Cubans. The Cuban government sentenced him to 15 years in prison.
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Israel's Netanyahu Fires Ministers, Calls For Early Election
The prime minister has more than two years left in his term. But with his coalition fracturing, Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "impossible" to lead a government under the current conditions.
Oil Deal Provides Much-Needed Revenue In Iraq
Melissa Block talks with Ben Lando of the Iraq Oil Report about the deal between Baghdad and the Kurds over oil revenue.
Missing Painting Found On Set Of 'Stuart Little'
A Hungarian art expert was watching the movie on TV when he noticed a painting hanging on a wall. He knew it as a famous, missing work of art that hadn't been seen by the general public since 1928.
Ebola Knocked West African Countries Off Development Ladder
A working Ebola vaccine is still at least months away, and in the meantime, the epidemic is ravaging the economies of West Africa.
Indian Court Says Elephant Who Was Chained For 50 Years Is Free
Raju the elephant appeared to shed tears last July when he was freed from his shackles. He will now be allowed to remain with his rescuers. His previous owner had wanted him back.
FIFA Chief Rejects Responsibility For Welfare Of Workers In Qatar
Sepp Blatter, who heads soccer's governing body, said the companies that employed the migrant laborers building the infrastructure for Qatar's 2022 World Cup were responsible for their safety.
Costa Concordia Captain Defends Himself In First Testimony
Francesco Schettino said he didn't change the route of the cruise liner to impress a Moldovan dancer he was having an affair with.
For Giving Tuesday: A Guide To Gifts That Give Back
Boots from a Guatemalan village. A basket woven in Rwanda. Kenyan soda cans that became cool cuffs. Money spent on these and other items provides a better life for artisans in the developing world.
Al-Shabab Takes Responsibility For Killing Dozens In Kenya
Witnesses said armed militants opened fire on workers at a quarry in the northeast part of the country. At least 36 died. The country's police chief resigned, and the interior minister was fired.