MIDDLE EAST
Iran's opposition spreads to heartland.
Yemen's president open to dialogue with al-Qaida. Dozens of Qaeda militants 'hiding out in Yemen'.
Call to exclude top Iraqi Sunni leader from March polls provokes row.
Israeli gunfire reportedly kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza.
ASIA
Afghanistan to take over Bagram prison.
New Afghan cabinet picks still generate resistance.
Malaysian Christians fearful as church attacks rise.
AFRICA
Togo PM recalls team from African Cup.
Rebels vow to destroy Africa Cup of Nations.
Christians and Muslims in Egypt trade attacks after fatal shootings.
EUROPE
Ulster on brink over Iris Robinson sex scandal.
Bomb goes off near Greek parliament building.
Croats start voting for new president.
Immigrants riot in Italy amid racial unrest.
Cold snap death toll rises across Europe.
AMERICAS
Chavez orders currency devaluation by 50% in Venezuela.
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California.
Neighbors challenge energy aims in Bolivia.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic terrorism on the rise domestically and internationally since Obama became President in 2009.
Video links Taliban in Pakistan to attack on CIA.
Second suspect pleads not guilty to NYC terror charges.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China overtakes Germany as biggest exporter.
In Foreclosureville, USA, so much change.