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First Saudi woman summits Mount Everest

A 27-year-old graphic designer has made history by becoming the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest.

Violence surges in strategic Syrian city

Violence surged in the strategically important Syrian town of Qusayr on Sunday. Activists said the offensive marked some of the most intense fighting they've seen in the fiercely contested area near the Lebanese border.

Beckham plays final home match to tears and cheers

With tears streaming down his face, David Beckham said farewell in his final home game as a professional footballer Saturday.

Report: North Korea launches short-range missiles

North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast Saturday, South Korea's semi-official news agency Yonhap cited the South Korean Defense Ministry as saying.

Pop acts tune up for Eurovision Song Contest final

Millions of people across Europe and beyond are gearing up to watch pop acts from 26 countries take to the stage Saturday night in the Eurovision Song Contest final.

David Beckham to retire

David Beckham, one of the most iconic football stars of his generation, has announced his retirement. His decision comes days after the 38-year-old won his latest title with French club Paris Saint-Germain.

Arrests made in slaying of Mexican tourism official

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Jose De Jesús Gallegos Álvarez, the assassinated Mexican state tourism secretary who until March lived in a mansion near The Woodlands, was allegedly ordered killed by Mexican cartel bosses beca

Execution video surfaces in Syria

(CNN) -- Armed, masked men raise their weapons and shoot dead three men sitting on a curb in a Syrian city. The images are captured on video, purportedly showing Islamist rebels carrying out a public execution of soldiers.

At least 3 US soldiers killed by Afghanistan bomb

At least three U.S. soldiers died Tuesday in southern Kandahar province when their convoy struck a powerful improvised explosive device, officials said.

U.S. probes Barclays over ties to Saudi prince

Barclays and a Saudi prince are at the center of a U.S. Department of Justice probe into whether the U.K. bank made improper payments in the middle east kingdom.

Messi worry mars Barca's title joy

Lionel Messi's remarkable La Liga scoring streak came to an end on Sunday as Barcelona celebrated reclaiming the Spanish title with a less than convincing 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid.

Pope canonizes first saints from Colombia, Mexico

Pope Francis canonized the first saints of his papacy -- including the first ever honored from Colombia and Mexico -- at a Mass on Sunday at St. Peter's Square, according to the Vatican website.

Guatemala's Rios Montt guilty of genocide

Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt was found guilty of the genocide of more than 1,700 indigenous Ixil Mayans during his 1982-83 rule.

Commander: International Space Station crew plans spacewalk to fix leak

The International Space Station crew is preparing for a spacewalk to address leaking ammonia from a cooling system, the commander said Friday.