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A barrage of attacks struck Monday across Iraq, killing at least 92 people and wounding more than 200, said officials, who likened the attacks to another outbreak last year.

The leaders of Europe’s two most important economies meet Tuesday to try to help the battered euro, even as new figures show economic growth on the continent is stalling.

A senior government official arrived Monday in Cairo amid rumors that he had defected, Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported.

The trial of Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak will take place behind closed doors, Judge Ahmed Refaat announced Monday, citing “the public interest” as he barred television cameras from the court.

A campaign to raise funds for starving Kenyans has galvanized the nation as families battle a devastating drought in the nation’s northern region.

At least two suicide bombers attacked a fuel depot near Kandahar International Airport late Monday evening, leaving at least three people dead and six wounded, officials said.

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will depart Tuesday for a trip to China, Mongolia and Japan that will include meetings with China’s top leaders.

Qantas announced a new international strategy on Tuesday with the acquisition of up to 110 Airbus A320s to boost its fleet, including its Jetstar Japan — a new venture with Japan Airlines and Mitsubishi — and a new Asia-based airline.

At least four airstrikes hit Gaza Tuesday, leaving two people critically wounded and a third on life support, Palestinian medical and security sources said.