Turkey Holds Firm On Its Downed Jet

Turkey on Sunday reiterated its position that Syria shot down its jet in international airspace, denying an article that cited U.S. officials who said the plane was most likely downed with shore-based antiaircraft guns over Syrian waters.

Egypt's Morsi Faces Fight Over Cabinet

President Mohammed Morsi faces a bitter fight with Egypt's military leadership over cabinet posts in the next government after becoming the country's first freely elected leader on Saturday.

Iran Works to Offset Sanctions' Effect

With the European Union oil embargo taking full effect Sunday, Iran is stepping up its efforts to ensure its oil industry can withstand the sanctions.

Cameron Says Vote Possible on Europe

British Prime Minister David Cameron said he is prepared to consider a referendum on the U.K.'s relationship with Europe, a move that could cause tension with his coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats.

Protests Greet New Hong Kong Leader

Clashing visions for the future were on display as Chinese President Hu and Hong Kong's new chief executive emphasized social harmony while tens of thousands of protesters marched against Beijing and the local government.

• New Leader Opts for Mandarin

China Manufacturing Growth Slows

In a signal that the world's second-largest economy hasn't bottomed out, China's manufacturing activity last month grew at the slowest pace since November.

Tokyo's Renewable-Energy Hopes May Fall Short

Fresh incentives to provide renewable energy for Japan are drawing private companies into the sector—but experts say the new measures will do little to lift electricity production.

Japan Restarts Nuclear Reactor

Japan put its first reactor back online following a two-month hiatus without nuclear power, as concerns over possible power shortages won out for the time being over safety fears.

U.N. Report Fuels Congo-Rwanda Rift

Allegations that senior Rwandan government officials supported an army mutiny in the Democratic Republic of Congo have heightened tensions between the neighbors—and dragged the U.S. into the spat after it was accused of trying to suppress information in a United Nations report.

Bombs Kill 4 in Iraq

Bombers killed four people in two Iraqi cities and gunmen assassinated a judge, officials said Sunday, as al Qaeda's affiliate ramped up attacks six months after the last U.S. troops withdrew.

In Wynn's Macau Deal, a Web of Political Ties

The history and connections behind the Macau government's decision to grant Wynn Resorts land rights for a $4 billion casino-resort open a window on business dealings in the booming Chinese gambling enclave of Macau.

Iceland's President Elected for Record 5th Term

Iceland's President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, who wielded the political power of his traditionally ceremonial office and rejected a deal that would have put taxpayers on the hook for $5 billion to Britain and the Netherlands, has been elected to a fifth term.

Rebels Destroy Historic Sites in Mali

Islamist rebels said Sunday they will continue to destroy historic sites in Mali's northern city of Timbuktu before they implement strict Shariah law, as Mali's government compared the destruction to war crimes.

Indonesian Leader to Visit Australia

As Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrives for an official visit, calls are growing in Australia for a deeper engagement with the fast-emerging regional economic powerhouse.

Soyuz Spacecraft Lands Safely

A Soyuz space capsule carrying a three-man multinational crew touched down safely on the southern steppes of Kazakhstan, bringing an end to their 193-day mission to the International Space Station.

Kenya Attacks Kill 15, Wound 40

Grenade and gunfire attacks on two Kenyan churches near the border with Somalia killed 15 people and wounded 40 in what was likely an attack by militants from Somalia, an official said.

Morsi Takes Office in Egypt

Islamist Mohammed Morsi became Egypt's first freely elected president, offering conciliatory language ahead of a likely battle over power with the military and judiciary.

• Photos: Morsi Takes Office
• Egyptian Leader Channels Revolution
• Vow to Get 'Blind Sheik' Out of U.S. Prison

Former Israeli Premier Shamir Dies

Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, who clung throughout his life to the belief that Israel should hang on to territory and never trust an Arab regime, has died. He was 96 years old.

Pakistan: U.S. Drone Kills 8 Militants

U.S. missiles fired from a drone in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border killed eight suspected militants, officials said.

Assange Defies Surrender Request

WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange has defied a British police summons and won't be leaving Ecuador's Embassy in London until he hears about his asylum bid, a member of his defense fund said Friday.

Venezuela To Join Mercosur Trade Bloc

The Mercosur group of South American countries approved Venezuela's membership to the trade bloc and suspended Paraguay until the country can hold new presidential elections.

Afghan Phaseout of Security Firms Draws Concerns

The Afghan government's plan to phase out private security firms has "increased the uncertainty over security" for U.S.-funded aid projects and increased the cost of guarding them, an audit found.

Sudan Intensifies Its Crackdown

Sudanese police have stepped up a crackdown aimed at stifling antigovernment protests demanding for the resignation of long-serving leader, Omar al Bashir.

World Bank Cancels $1.2 Billion Bangladesh Loan

The World Bank scrapped a $1.2 billion loan to build Bangladesh's longest bridge, citing concerns over corruption in the project.