Rapid-fire attacks kill 50 across Iraq
Iran stops sales of crude oil to UK, France
More US kids living in high-poverty areas
Cracks near super tower prove unsettling
Putin set for poll triumph
Syrian FM urges foreign journalists to respect rules
EU undeterred by threat on oil supply
Texas school district embarks on widespread iPad giveaway
Storms wreak havoc in Midwest US, killing at least 12
Al-Qaida, Taliban rift emerges
Lifeline thrown to city's bookstores
Women deputies call for greater female voice
Anti-austerity protests fall flat in much of Europe
Forced labor outlawed for people in detention
Leaders, lawmakers discuss work report
Flight delays decrease in 2011
Deputy FM in Syria to urge end to violence
Self-immolation acts condemned by deputies
Obama seeks to calm Iran fears
Foodies drive gourmet market boom in S. Africa
Hearing ends without ruling over iPad name
More US films set for China
Australian PM knocks out rival, but not discontent
ROK, US launch annual drills despite warning
Charities open to religious groups
Shanghai court postpones iPad decision
Gillard says she has colleagues' strong support
Gillard 'confident' she will stay as PM
Despite ban, smoking is rampant in Internet bars
'Control number of mainland births in HK'