The great game in South and Central Asia has accelerated rapidly.

Pope Benedict calls for an end of violence in both Libya and Ivory Coast. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

The trial of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on charges related to prostitution and abuse of office has adjourned shortly after it opened. (April 6)

Heavy arms fire rang out Wednesday near the home of the country's strongman who remained holed up in a subterranean bunker, as forces backing his rival assaulted the residence to try to force him out. (April 6)

Students evacuated from the area surrounding the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant begin a new school year in a new town.

Rebel forces continue to exchange fire in Eastern Libya. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.

 James Rosen looks at the Libyan leader's tactics to survive.

The lack of training, and equipment are proving to be problematic for Libyan opposition forces.

The Op-Ed columnist Roger Cohen analyzes the possible reasons for President Nicolas Sarkozy's aggressive strategy in Libya and Ivory Coast.

The Crown Prince of Libya is a quiet voice for change in his home country.

Ivorians in Abidjan ventured out of their homes on Wednesday, some to collect water, as the city remained tense with the country's strongman Laurent Gbagbo holed up in a subterranean bunker and forces backing his rival Alassane Ouattara assaulting his residence to try to force him out.

Kelnor Panglungtshan discusses conditions in Ivory Coast as many are suffering food and water shortages.

Egypt's former leaders ruled the nation with what many deemed "excessive force", locking up people without due process and keeping them incarcerated even after courts demanded their release.

Terrorism analyst Paul Cruickshank talks about how instability in Yemen may be an opportunity for al Qaeda.