Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says attacks took place in city of al-Bukamal in Deir al-Zor province near Iraqi border
Obama Honors US Troops on Iraq Anniversary
President marks second anniversary of end of US combat mission in Iraq by thanking soldiers, families for sacrifices
Clinton, Pacific Leaders Agree on Gender Equality
Officials attending Pacific Islands Forum sign joint statement calling for equal treatment of men, women in all parts of social, economic, political life
Early Election Results Signal Victory for Angola's Ruling Party
Preliminary results indicate party of President Jose Eduardo dos Santos captured almost three-quarters of vote
Zimbabwe Surveys Show President Mugabe's Party Gaining Ground
Analysts say Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's supporters frustrated by status quo in tentative power-sharing government with ZANU-PF party
Dozens Feared Dead in Guinea Boat Accident
Officials says eight people were confirmed dead, including at least two children
Volunteers Step Up to Help in US After Isaac
Storm displaced large numbers of residents in, around New Orleans, and volunteers are providing food, shelter to those now in need
Rice Payment Scheme Threatens Thailand's Status as World's Top Exporter
Government's rice-buying policy guarantees farmers better than market prices for all they sell, but plan costs country billions
Turkey Lobbies Museums Around World to Return Artifacts
In last decade, more than 4,000 artifacts had been brought back to Turkey from world museums and collections
Neon Trees Release 'Picture Show'
Since its debut in 2010 with CD 'Habits,' group returned with 'Picture Show' and continued its success with hit 'Everybody Talks'
