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A day-by-day look at President Barack Obama's trip to Asia:
Obama confronts an Asia reshaped by China's rise
Days after coming to power in September, Japan's new prime minister broached forming a new East Asian trading bloc with rival China - one that would exclude the United States.
Iranian lawmaker warns Russia over missile delay
A senior Iranian lawmaker warned Russia that its delay in delivering an anti-aircraft missile defense system to Tehran could harm relations between the two countries, state television reported Sunday.
Pope Benedict honors Paul VI in Italian birthplace
Pope Benedict XVI made a one-day pilgrimage Sunday to northern Italy to pay tribute to Paul VI, his predecessor who made him a cardinal.
Berlin guard: Opening wall `terrible' but right
Harald Jaeger was a loyal East German border guard - respected and trusted to command a crossing point to the west on Berlin's Bornholmer Strasse.
Queen leads Britain's ceremony for war dead
Queen Elizabeth II led Britain's annual ceremony for the country's war dead Sunday, honoring them with a moment of silence as the military reported the 200th British soldier killed in combat in Afghanistan.
Homeland chief warns against anti-Muslim backlash
U.S. Homeland Security officials are working with groups around United States to head off any possible anti-Muslim backlash following the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas, the agency's chief said Sunday.
Timeline of events leading to communism's collapse
Key dates in the collapse of communism across Eastern Europe in 1989:
Germany celebrates memory of Berlin Wall falling
Twenty years ago Monday, they danced atop the Berlin Wall, feet thudding on the cold concrete, arms raised in victory, hands clasped in friendship and giddy hope.
Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in low interest loans to African nations over the next three years and said Beijing would cancel the government debts of some of the poorest of those countries, as the Asian powerhouse looked to deflect criticism that its investments in the continent were motivated purely by greed.
British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
Britain's Defense Ministry says a British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan.
Pakistan suicide bombing kills anti-Taliban mayor
A suicide bomber blew himself up Sunday in a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan, killing an anti-Taliban mayor who had formed a militia to fight the militants and 11 other people, officials said.
China sends panda expert to Taiwan to aid breeding
Nothing like a little time apart to rekindle the affections that could lead to a baby panda.
Dalai Lama visits town near Tibet, angering China
The Dalai Lama brushed off Chinese protests and traveled Sunday to a remote Himalayan town near the Tibetan border to lead five days of prayers and teaching sessions for Buddhist pilgrims.
Japanese FM says no base deal during Obama visit
Japan's foreign minister said Sunday that no deal on relocating U.S. troops on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa can be expected during President Barack Obama's visit this week, saying the issue needs more time to resolve.
Mexican army makes large opium seizure
The Mexican army said Saturday it has seized a shipment of almost a quarter-ton of opium in the country's northern mountains, one of the largest such seizures made in Mexico.
Saudis take mountain from Yemen rebels
Saudi Arabian forces have taken control of a mountain straddling the border with Yemen and cleared it of Shiite rebels, in five days of fighting that saw three soldiers killed and 15 wounded, the assistant defense minister said on Sunday.
TAM: Jet forced to return to JFK
TAM Airlines says one of its jets took off from New York's JFK airport but was forced to return 20 minutes into the flight because of a mechanical problem.
Ida becomes hurricane a 2nd time off Mexico coast
Ida grew into a hurricane for a second time as it roared over the Caribbean on a path that could take it between Mexico's resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba before heading for the southern United States.
Peres calls on Palestinian leader not to quit
Israel's president on Saturday called on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to rescind his decision to stand down, invoking the memory of Yitzhak Rabin at a public commemoration for the assassinated Israeli premier.
Bruni-Sarkozy tells of 8 years in psychoanalysis
During her years as a top model, French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gave psychoanalysis nary a thought.
Central Union High School pays musical tribute to local veterans
Brawley high school chili earns first place
Iowa and Oregon Lose, Alabama Escapes
Fort Hood Victims' Families Share Their Stories
Army: Shooting Suspect Taken Off Ventilator
Ground Broken for Flight 93 Memorial in Pa.
Army Identifies Fort Hood Victims
Ft. Hood Reaction: What Was He Doing in My Army?
First Person: Both Sides of a Life Sentence
Governor: Visiting Injured Soldiers 'Humbling'
On Health Care, Obama Says 'Time to Finish Job'
Democrats: Historic Vote Soon on Health Care
Mom of Ft. Hood Hero Proud of Her Daughter
Raw Video: Obama Makes Capitol Hill Rounds
'Ida' Gains Strength, Gulf Coast May Be Next
Heavy Rains Turn Roads to Rivers in Australia
GOP: Democrats Should Scrap Health Care Bill
Obama: Patience in Fort Hood Investigation
Sign, softball field in El Centro honor fallen soldier
US tourist dies 'car surfing' in Puerto Rico
To defang Taliban, some look to private schools
Guyana: US 'mastermind' behind arson attacks
Air France crash memorial in Rio amid criticism
W. Africa's last giraffes make surprising comeback
Fighting the odds to keep Indian tongues alive
UK foreign secretary: Obama critics miss the point
Afghan president: No corrupt officials in new govt
Giant dominoes form tribute to Berlin Wall's fall
Saudi won't bar hajj pilgrims over swine flu fears
Lock and roll: Presley's hair for sale at auction
Iran releases 3 journalists jailed during rallies
Medvedev: Arms control deal with US can be reached
UN: About 200 staff to be pulled from Afghanistan
Rival Lebanon factions agree on unity government
Uncle: Fort Hood suspect loved US
Russia's Medvedev: Sanctions against Iran possible
Fuel convoy hit in eastern Afghanistan
Madagascar political rivals reach government deal
2 tickets win UK's largest lottery payout
Iran lawmakers: No shipment of uranium abroad
Obama to meet Myanmar, other ASEAN leaders
US: More foreign troops certain in new Afghan plan
Police: Suicide bomb in Pakistan market kills 12
Venezuelans struggling with water shortages
Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
Unique homecoming to Vietnam for US commander
Guard arrested for torture in Tijuana prison riots
Paraguay president explains military shake-up
Vatican official seeks more access to Cuban media
Tens of thousands of homes flooded in Mexico
Cuban blogger says she is briefly detained
Danish man dies from wound in Guatemala mugging
Nominee for Haitian PM clears first hurdle
3 Colombians die in anti-personnel mine blasts
News group: Latin American gov'ts restrict press
Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair