Norway struck by 2 deadly attacks

(CNN) -- A 32-year-old Norwegian man was in custody, officials said Friday, after two attacks earlier in the day that killed at least 17 people -- attacks police said are definitely linked. The first attack occurred when a massive bomb erupted in the heart of Oslo; the second occurred at the ruling Labour Party's youth camp on an island...

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Pope John Paul II to be beatified May 1, 2011

Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree on Friday attributing a miracle to the intercession of the Venerable Servant of God, Pope John Paul II, clearing the way for his beatification, which is to take place this coming May 1st. The Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal Angelo Amato, shared more details about the Decree...

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Chinese Leaders Surprised by Fighter Test During Gates Visit

A senior U.S. defense official says China’s civilian leaders did not know about Tuesday’s first flight test of the country’s new fighter jet, when U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates asked about it during a meeting with President Hu Jintao. The situation raised concerns among U.S. officials, coming during the secretary’s high-profile visit...

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Former Nigerian President Optimistic About Ivory Coast Mediation

In an effort to diffuse the tense situation in the Ivory Coast, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo met with both incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo and former prime minister Alassane Ouattara in what he called a "process of exploration." He told reporters in Abidjan that he is optimistic about the process, but will not rule out force...

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For Young Sudanese, Referendum Brings Political Aspirations

Southern Sudan's landmark independence referendum got underway Sunday, with witnesses reporting scenes of jubilation at polling centers Sudanese went to polling centers across the country today for a crucial referendum vote that will determine whether Sudan's south and north remain united or split into two countries. Voting will continue...

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Colombia extradites 'Queen of Amphetamines' Henao to US

Colombia has extradited a woman known as The Queen of the Amphetamines to the United States, where she will face charges of drug trafficking. Beatriz Elena Henao was on Interpol's list of its top 10 most wanted women. She is accused of being an international drug dealer, shipping large quantities of amphetamines to the US, Spain, and the...

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Suicide Bomber Kills 17 at Afghan Bathhouse

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a bathhouse in southern Afghanistan that killed 17 people and wounded many others. Sources say the attack Friday, in the city of Spin Boldak in southern Kandahar province, was targeting a high-ranking border police commander who was killed in the blast. In other violence Friday,...

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