Greek Party Leaders Pore Over Debt DealOfficials assembled the pieces of a complex debt and bailout deal for Greece, but it remained unclear whether broad Greek political support would be in place to finalize the accord.
U.S., Japan Scale Back Okinawa Base PlanThe U.S. and Japanese governments are scaling back a controversial plan to relocate American military forces in Japan, bowing to intense local opposition and underscoring the inability of Japan's leadership to fulfill policy pledges.
U.K. Fires Back Over Falkland IslandsThe Falkland Islands are British because they choose to be and there will be no negotiations with Argentina over their sovereignty unless the islanders wish it, the U.K. government said.
Protests Rock Maldives After Coup; 2 DiePolice and supporters of deposed Maldives' President Mohamed Nasheed clashed violently, leading to the deaths of at least two people who were protesting Nasheed's removal from power in a coup.
Chongqing Drama Prompts SpeculationThe sudden "sick leave" taken by the former police chief of the Chinese city of Chongqing fueled rumors that he had sought political asylum with the U.S. a day earlier.
Canada, China Plan Closer Trade TiesIn Beijing, Canadian Prime Minister Harper pledged closer trade ties with China even as he pressed Beijing over its recent decision to block a U.N. Security Council resolution against Syria's government.
Pakistan, NATO Discuss BorderThe Pakistani army was meeting with NATO and Afghan forces on Wednesday in an effort to improve coordination along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, a sign of thawing relations after American airstrikes accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last year.
African States Urged to Cut Red TapeAfrican nations are sacrificing billions of dollars in potential trade each year due to inefficient border crossings and discordant regulations, the World Bank said.
China Pushes Yuan in Latin AmericaChinese policy banks are seeking to expand lending to commodities-rich countries in Latin America using the yuan instead of the dollar.
Car Bomb in Somali Capital Kills 8A car bomb killed eight people and wounded two members of parliament in Somalia's capital, officials said, in an attack claimed by the militant group al Shabaab.
Suu Kyi Tests Leash With TourAung San Suu Kyi embarked on a political tour across Myanmar, as many wondered how far the government will let the opposition leader go in rallying followers.
Bellwether Indian State Heads to PollsIndia's most populous state and political bellwether—Uttar Pradesh—goes to the polls, beginning a month-long process to elect a new state assembly.
India Cuts Growth Forecast to 6.9%India again cut its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.9%, which will be the slowest in three years, as aggressive monetary tightening at home and a shaky global economy crimped industrial activity.
Sudan Rebels Free Chinese WorkersRebels in Sudan released 29 Chinese workers, capping a hostage drama that exposed the risks of China's investments in the conflict-prone African region.
Italy Pushes for Growth PolicyItalian Prime Minister Mario Monti warned that European leaders must take concrete steps to fuel the continent's economic growth or risk threatening its future.
Japan Confirms 'Stealth' Yen InterventionJapan continued to conduct "stealth" interventions in the currency market after its highly publicized yen-selling campaign on Oct. 31, data released by the Finance Ministry confirmed.
Yemen Leader Promises ReconciliationYemeni Vice President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi told his divided nation that his priorities as the country's next head of state will be to foster national reconciliation and usher in democratic political reforms.
Kazakhstan Sees Nuclear Fuel Bank in 2013Kazakhstan believes the international community's first nuclear fuel bank can be up and running on Kazakh soil by late next year, potentially supporting the U.S.'s broader efforts to combat the spread of nuclear weapons.
Panel Puts Off Decision on U.S. Diplomats to Latin AmericaThe U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations adjourned on Tuesday with no decision on whether it would back a group of nominees for top diplomatic posts in Latin America.
Bombs Explode Near Nigeria Military BasesBomb blasts struck near army and air force bases on the outskirts of Kaduna, the central Nigerian city at the heart of riots last year that killed hundreds.
Alcoa Reviews Australia SmelterAlcoa put an Australian smelter under review, joining the ranks of companies casting doubt on manufacturing in parts of Australia.
Death Toll in Philippines Quake Hits 22The death toll from an earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 22, but officials said it was likely to rise further as rescuers struggle to reach remote areas.
Ecuador Court Orders Journalists To Pay PresidentA civil court in Ecuador ordered two journalists to pay President Rafael Correa more than $2 million in damages for a book entitled "The Big Brother."
Turkey Ups Pressure as Syria Pounds HomsTurkey said it was seeking to form an international grouping on Syria to coordinate policy between regional players and world powers, as Syrian troops continued an attack on the city of Homs that activists said left at least 50 dead.
New Egypt Seen as More DistrustfulAfter last year's popular revolt in Egypt, U.S. democracy-building groups thought they would gain acceptance from a government that had long viewed them with suspicion. Now election experts are looking at a different reality.
Iraq's Sunnis End BoycottThe main Sunni partner in Iraq's Shiite-led coalition government ended an almost eight-week boycott of cabinet meetings, dialing down tensions in a crisis that erupted hours after the departure of the last U.S. soldier in December.
U.S.: No Arms for Syria Rebels, but Maybe AidThe White House said the U.S. isn't considering arming the Syrian opposition but is exploring providing humanitarian aid to the Syrian people.
