Wife, Son Of Islamic State Leader Reportedly Detained In Lebanon
Lebanese authorities say they detained the wife and son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi near the border with Syria. The two are being interrogated.
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Indian TV Host Slapped For Wearing A 'Short Dress'
Police arrested 24-year-old Akil Malik for allegedly slapping Gauhar Khan during the filming of India's Raw Star, a televised singing contest that she hosts.
Iraq, Kurds Agree On Deal Over Oil Exports, Budget
The agreement could ease some pressure on Iraq's government, which is facing an economic crisis, and on Kurdish authorities who have had trouble paying government employees and security forces.
Son Of Ex-Ugandan Dictator Idi Amin Says 'Guardian' Obituary Had Errors
But the British newspaper's ombudsman says that after a thorough review, The Guardian does not plan to revise the 2003 obituary of the Ugandan leader.
In Israel, A Clash Over What The Nation Is And Who It's For
Israel's prime minister says the country needs to be officially defined as a Jewish state, but opponents say that would undermine its goal of equality for all.
Legal Pot In The U.S. May Be Undercutting Mexican Marijuana
As more U.S. states approve marijuana for medical or recreational use, the price for pot growers in Mexico is falling. This could change the business model for narcotraffickers as well.
North Korean Government Thought To Be Behind Sony Pictures Hack
The company's email and corporate networks were disabled, and five Sony films were leaked online. North Korean officials said "wait and see" when asked if they were behind the cyberattack.
In China, One Woman's Challenge To The Legal System
The woman is suing the government after customs officers confiscated books without telling her why they were banned. The case comes as the country is taking steps to revamp its legal system.
U.K. Security Experts Worried About Terrorist Attack Around Christmas
Counterterrorism officials in the U.S. and the United Kingdom have discussed an outright ban on hand-carried luggage aboard airplanes in the wake of reports of a possible attack.
American Couple Detained In Qatar Remains In Limbo
Melissa Block talks to Eric Volz, family representative for Matthew and Grace Huang, the American couple cleared by a Qatari appeals court in the death of their adopted daughter.