How Syria's Assad plans to survive

Interracial marriage rate doubles in 30 years: how US attitudes have changed

2:28 pm ET - About 15 percent of all new marriages in the US in 2010 were between spouses of different race or ethnicity, according to a Pew Center report. In 1980 it was 6.7 percent. 

Thai officials say Tuesday's Bangkok blasts were meant for Israeli diplomats

2:50 pm ET - The Iranian suspects in the Bangkok blasts were planning to attack Israeli diplomats, a senior Thai intelligence official said. Earlier blasts in India and Georgia also targeted Israelis this week.

Paul Ryan: GOP primary should not be 'personality contest' (+video)

2:37 pm ET - Rep. Paul Ryan (R) of Wisconsin said Thursday that the GOP needs an election that carries a mandate. In Ryan's view, Mitt Romney has offered a positive agenda for fixing the nation.

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After surviving sectarian mob, Egyptian Christians expelled from village

7:30 am ET - The case sends a worrying signal that Egypt's new parliament is allowing a Mubarak-era system of local justice to trump the rule of law.

Will Mitt Romney use Rick Santorum's tax returns against him? (+video)

1:11 pm ET - Much of Rick Santorum's post-Senate income is dependent on the connections he made in the nation's capital – opening the door to charges of being a Washington insider.

Iran to Europe: Want oil? Meet these demands.

12:33 pm ET - Iran has threatened to cut off its oil exports to Europe unless European countries agree to a series of economic concessions that would go against recently approved sanctions. 

Obama proposes bringing jobs home from overseas. Would his plan work?

6:52 pm ET - To achieve his goal of 'insourcing,' Obama proposes rewarding firms that create jobs in the US while imposing higher effective taxes on profits earned by overseas operations.

New voice in drug-war debate: businessmen who are feeling the pinch

12:48 pm ET - The drug trade has had a negative impact on the business climate in Central America, and the private sector is starting to speak out in favor of new approaches to the war on drugs.

Israel, US dismiss Iran's most recent nuclear progress claims

8:55 am ET - Iran made a show yesterday of the loading of domestically produced fuel rods and installment of new centrifuges. Israel and the US see the moves as bravado.

Special Forces in Afghanistan: not just taking out terrorists anymore

10:09 am ET - As conventional forces withdraw from Afghanistan, US Special Forces will take the lead in training Afghan soldiers and police – a task that takes Special Forces back to their roots. 

Sarkozy seeks presidency again, promising 'strong France'

10:34 am ET - French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has presided over a deep economic recession since taking office, formally threw his hat into the ring to seek another term.

Unemployment benefits 101: When will your state cut off extended benefits?

5:53 pm ET - Congress is nearing a deal to extend long-term unemployment benefits to the end of the year. But many states plan to cut off the benefits well before Dec. 31. 

Putin on trial? Fake video goes viral in Russia (+video)

10:22 am ET - A startlingly realistic – but fake – video that shows Vladimir Putin on trial for terrorism has found an enthusiastic Russian audience, with 3 million-plus hits since Monday.