Israel arrests top Hamas official in West Bank
Israeli forces arrested a senior Hamas figure on Sunday after a raid in the town of Ramallah, the seat of the West Bank-based Palestinian government, the Israeli military said.
Strong earthquake rattles central Japan
A strong earthquake hits off the eastern coast of central Japan, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including Tokyo.
Avalanche kills at least 3; others missing
 An avalanche strikes a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police say.
Ireland releases U.S. woman held in plot
 An American woman and three others arrested in Ireland over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed without charge.
Catholic abuse claims sweep Europe
 From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons.
24 die in gang violence near Acapulco
Thirteen people are killed in and around Acapulco, with four victims found beheaded, security officials say. Another gunbattle in the state leaves 11 people dead.
New border war erupts with Mexico cartel rift
 This border city and others near the eastern end of the U.S. border escaped the worst of Mexico's bloody drug war for years, but now the bodies are piling up, several journalists are reportedly missing or dead and once-busy streets are empty after dark.
2 Indians arrested in alleged Mumbai terror plot
Indian police said Sunday they prevented a major terrorist strike in Mumbai by arresting two men who were preparing to attack several targets in the city, the country's financial and entertainment hub.
Venezuela seizes 2 tons of cocaine hidden at port
A Venezuelan police official says security forces have seized two tons of cocaine that was intended to be smuggled to the Netherlands.
Marines going rogue or leading the fight?
 At Afghan outpost, troops battle Taliban with an autonomy that riles many higher up in chain of command but may offer model for future missions.
Police: Suspect in poker heist released
 A suspect has been arrested in connection with a daring $331,000 raid on a poker tournament, according to German media reports.
Kissinger leaves hospital in South Korea
 Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is hospitalized after complaining of stomach pains, according to reports.
Georgia invaded? Hoax report causes panic
 Panic grips Georgia when a pro-government television station broadcasts a fake report that Russian tanks had entered the capital and President Mikhail Saakashvili had been killed.
Anti-government ‘Red Shirts’ flood Bangkok
 About 100,000 protesters converge in Bangkok to give Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: either call elections or face more demonstrations.
Iran temporarily releases Iranian-American scholar
Iran has temporarily released an Iranian-American scholar serving prison time on an espionage conviction so he can spend the Iranian New Year holiday with his family, officials said Sunday.
At least 30 killed in Afghan bomb attacks
 A series of suicide bombings in Kandahar leave at least 30 people dead and dozens injured.
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