In a televised presidential candidate debate, French president Nicolas Sarkozy's performance cements doubts he has a slim chance for re-election
In Mali's recently declared independent north, Islamists try to impose their version of Islamic law in major towns and cities while residents complain of strict rules
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng left the US embassy on Wednesday, where he had sought protection after fleeing house arrest, following a deal with Beijing on his safety, US officials said