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"If Google leaves, it's a lose-lose scenario, instead of Google loses and others gain," said Edward Yu, president of Analysys International, a Beijing research firm. Full story »

After a weekend of rare broadsides from top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, American demands became clear Monday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared unreceptive, defending four decades of construction for Israelis in east Jerusalem. Full story »

The diplomatic crisis erupted last week after Israel announced during a visit by Vice President Joe Biden that it would build 1,600 apartments for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem, the sector of the holy city that the Palestinians claim for a future capital. Full story »

Militants in Nigeria's oil-producing region detonated two car bombs Monday near a government building where officials were discussing an amnesty deal, showing their resolve to resume attacks after an agreement to bring peace and economic benefits to the area unraveled. Full story »

In a surprising discovery about where higher life can thrive, scientists for the first time found a shrimp-like creature and a jellyfish frolicking beneath a massive Antarctic ice sheet. Full story »

The priest at the center of a German sex-abuse scandal that embroiled Pope Benedict XVI continued working with children for more than 30 years, even though the pope was personally involved in his case and a German court convicted the priest of molesting boys.  Full story »

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, has brought most U.S. Special Operations forces under his direct control for the first time, out of concern over continued civilian casualties and disorganization among units in the field.  Full story »

A day after calling for calm, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed Israel further toward confrontation with the United States on Monday by publicly declaring settlement construction in Jerusalem will continue unchanged.  Full story »

Antigovernment protesters shut down parts of this capital on Monday, but appeared a long way from achieving their goal of forcing the Thai government to step down.  Full story »

For days the political grapevine in Iraq was rife with rumors that Prime Minister Nouri Kamal al-Maliki, who is fighting for his political life as early returns suggest he may win a plurality of votes but far less than a mandate that would assure an encore as prime minister, had been the victim of an assassination attempt.  Full story »

Sounding like a man hoping for a political comeback, former Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said during a Seattle stop Sunday he would return to his south Asian homeland if the people wanted him and if he believed he had enough support to make a contribution.  Full story »

Look closely at the foreigners buzzing around a hospital tent above one of Haiti's biggest earthquake-refugee camps and a face stands out: There, carrying the box of supplies, that's Sean Penn.  Full story »

Deadly bomb attacks in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar were a warning to NATO's top general that the Taliban are ready for a coming offensive in their heartland, the insurgents said Sunday.  Full story »

An avalanche that killed at least two people at an informal snowmobile rally in Canada's Rocky Mountains may have been triggered by three daredevil sledders who apparently unleashed a deadly wall of snow on up to 200 people below, witnesses said Sunday.  Full story »

Pakistani fighter jets pounded Taliban hide-outs near the Afghan border Sunday, killing 17 insurgents, local officials said. Full story »