At least 7 killed in Afghan Quran burning protests

ROK, US launch annual drills despite warning

Investment to be stimulated

Leaders, lawmakers discuss work report

Putin set for poll triumph

Comic collection could yield serious money

Forced labor outlawed for people in detention

Deputy FM in Syria to urge end to violence

Texas school district embarks on widespread iPad giveaway

Honduras prison fire kills at least 357

Expats fuel demand for domestic helpers

Program to champion rights of nonsmokers

Cracks near super tower prove unsettling

Rapid-fire attacks kill 50 across Iraq

'Artificial leaf' may yield power source

Syrian FM urges foreign journalists to respect rules

Transplant system to go national

Civil servants must learn English

Australian PM knocks out rival, but not discontent

Factories shut down over toxic glue

Despite ban, smoking is rampant in Internet bars

Aussie FM resigns in leadership spat

EU undeterred by threat on oil supply

More US films set for China

Hearing ends without ruling over iPad name

Charities open to religious groups

Worker wakes up without left kidney

More US kids living in high-poverty areas

Elderly junkies find 'real freedom' at Dutch home

Bin Laden's compound demolished