U.S. Exits Syria as Russia Makes Push

Egypt Names 19 Americans in Probe

Egypt's judicial ministry named the 43 nongovernmental organization employees, including 19 Americans, who will face charges in an investigation over foreign funding that has shaken Washington's faith in one of its closest security allies in the Middle East.

• Video: Egypt to Charge 19 American Workers

Romanian Government Resigns

Romania's Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned following weeks of protests against his government's tough austerity program.

China Carriers Won't Pay Fees For Emissions

China said it prohibited its airlines from paying for carbon emissions under the European Union's system to limit greenhouse emissions, in an escalation of Beijing's opposition to the plan.

Japan's Bid to Join Asian Trade Pact Faces a Leery U.S.

Japan's push to enter a broad Asia-Pacific trade pact faces one of its toughest challenges this week: acceptance from Washington.

Quake Rocks Central Philippines

At least 88 people are dead or missing after an earthquake struck the central Philippines Monday in the latest disaster to hit the volcano and temblor-prone archipelago.

U.S. Sway Clipped In Latin America

A U.S. Senator is threatening to block the confirmation of ambassadors to Latin America on Tuesday due to policy differences with the White House, against a backdrop of reduced American influence.

Indonesian Economy Grows at Top Clip Since '90s

Indonesia's economy grew last year at its fastest pace since the 1997-1998 Asian crisis, with the country's vast domestic market helping to shield it from global economic turmoil.

• Video: Robust Pace of Expansion

Sudan Rebels Set to Free Hostages

Sudanese rebels holding Chinese hostages are prepared to release them, a rebel spokesman said, signaling the possible end to a crisis that has spotlighted the risks China faces in its expansion in Africa.

U.K. Grants Bail to Radical Cleric

A British court has ruled that an extremist cleric described as one of Europe's leading al Qaeda operatives should be released on bail.

Australia Floods Force Evacuations

Floods threatened large areas of Australia's Queensland state, reviving fears of a repeat of the deluge that devastated large areas of the region last year.

• Photos: Eastern Australia Awash

Brazil Privatizes Airports

Brazil raised $14 billion in a privatization of three major airports, a bid to speed modernization of overcrowded hubs before the country hosts soccer's 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.

U.S. Expresses Concern Over Tymoshenko's Health

A senior U.S. official said reports of the ill health of jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko are "of great concern," increasing pressure on Ukraine in a case that has frayed ties.

Aussie Dollar Surges as Central Bank Holds Rates

Australia's central bank surprised financial markets by keeping interest rates steady, citing reduced risks in Europe for the decision, which sent the Australian dollar surging to a fresh six-month high.

Electronic Currents Diverge in Japan

What a difference three years can make in the Japanese electronics industry, which has more or less divided in two since the 2008 Lehman shock triggered an export slump.

Bulgaria Floods Kill 8

A dam in southern Bulgaria burst after days of heavy rain, sending a torrent surging through a village. The disaster brought the region's toll from flooding to eight dead, with 10 missing.

Pakistan Factory Collapse Kills At Least 9

Rescue workers struggled to reach dozens trapped in the rubble of a factory that collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least nine. The factory, which manufactured medicine, had been set up illegally.

Greece Plans Fence for Turkish Border

Greece said it soon will begin building a fence six miles long topped with razor wire on its border with Turkey to deter illegal immigrants.