Baylor alumni travel the globe
Two Baylor alumni are making their dream to travel the world a reality.
First Libyan elections held after violent reform in Misrata
Four months after the death of Moammar Gadhafi, the people of Misrata were frustrated by stalled reforms. They played a key role in overthrowing the Libyan dictator of 42 years and were impatient to see the changes they shed blood for.
Hundreds killed in Honduras prison fire
Honduran officials confirmed Wednesday that 358 people died when a fire tore through an overcrowded prison, making it the world’s deadliest prison fire in a century.
NATO surprised by U.S. combat plan
A U.S. proposal to step back from leading combat operations in Afghanistan by the middle of 2013 divided NATO on Tuesday as some allies objected to being caught by surprise, and France suggested that the alliance completely end its involvement in fighting over the next two years.
Olympic flame travel plans released
London organizers revealed the first details Wednesday of the Olympic flame’s trip from Greece to Britain for the 2012 London Games, offering a brief outline of the start of its journey from ruins of the site of the ancient games to a military base in Britain.
Mexican soldiers on trial for torture crimes
A Mexican army general and 29 soldiers under his command in a town on the border with Texas are being tried on charges of torture, homicide, drug trafficking and other crimes, a top government official confirmed Tuesday.
Costa discusses payment for wreck victims
Herbert Greszuk was at the bar on the fifth deck of the Costa Concordia when the ill-fated luxury liner hit a reef.
Julian Assange launching TV chat show
You’ve read his leaks. Now watch his show.
London Olympics catch heat for unclear child ticket policy
Organizers of the 2012 London Olympics said Tuesday they would consider options for new mothers who want to bring their babies into venues, after some parents complained that they have to buy full-price tickets for their infants.
North Korea’s Kim reported dead, son named successor
Even as the world changed around him, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il remained firmly in control, ruling absolutely at home and keeping the rest of the world on edge through a nuclear weapons program.
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