The need for the United States and the United Nations to play a larger role.

The power of belief is terrifying. Do you believe anything strongly enough to take a life without the sanction of authorities? Can any belief justify the killing of innocents? Where do you stand between belief and action?

Steven Levy explains the relationship between Google and China and the events that led to Google's exit.

Christine Lagarde discusses the IMF's changing role amid growing concerns over U.S. and Eurozone debt with Tom Glocer.

Afghani police in Helmund province say at least six people are dead after an explosion near the police compound. Julie Noce, reports.

Tens of thousands of Israelis march in nationwide protests highlighting high living costs and demanding economic reform. Simon Hanna reports.

Cuba is allowing for more flights to depart to the U.S. Bettey Nguyen reports.

Activists say the Syrian military stormed the city of Hama before dawn Sunday, killing at least 23 people. AP cannot independently verify the content, date, location or authenticity of this amateur material. (July 31)

The U.S. debt crisis has caused prices in world stock markets to fall, and the Commerce Department released its second quarter report on U.S. GDP, which shows minimal growth of 1.3 percent. Jeff Glor reports.

Ivan Watson reports after 42 years in power, Moammar Gadhafi enjoys support of a new generation of loyalists.

Lawyer for the hikers feels today's scheduled court appearance is a good sign.

A US embassy official said Syrian authorities had launched a war against their own people by attacking the city of Hama to try to crush pro-democracy demonstrations.

Syria's military cracksdown for a second time, as Ramadan approaches, this time in the east.

Islamists groups make push for control of Egypt, raising fears among liberals that Egypt will tip to become more Islamist.

What can the U.S. do in response to Al-Shabaab's actions?