Egypt Arrests Opposition Leaders - Three of the top leaders in Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood were arrested in the latest government crackdown on the country's most powerful opposition force.

Yanukovych Win Looks Set in Ukraine - Opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appeared to win Ukraine's presidential election, near-complete returns showed, but his opponent had not conceded defeat.

Ghana Blocks Exxon Oil-Field Deal - Ghana blocked the estimated $4 billion sale of a stake in a huge oil field, foiling months of talks between Exxon and the stake's owner, Kosmos Energy.

Beijing Touts Bust of Hacker Ring - China heralded a major bust of computer hackers to underscore its pledge to help enhance global online security.

Under fire, NY governor Paterson says he's not resigning - - New York Governor David Paterson on Monday restated his intention to run for governor and denied rumors he might resign over potentially scandalous allegations in a forthcoming news report that fueled new speculation about his political future.

John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies - - Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.

Toyota readies Prius steps; U.S. production restarts - TOKYO/DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp was preparing a global recall of its new Prius model on Monday, further damaging its reputation for quality and reliability on the heels of two other massive recalls.

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Enthusiasm For Winter Games Falling In Vancouver - Even as crowds gather in British Columbia to watch the torch on its way to Vancouver, the city's residents are divided over the Olympics. The cost to taxpayers and the increased security presence in the city have some questioning whether playing host is worth the hassle.

Sentiment, success, adventure make Saints "America's" team - - The Dallas Cowboys have long been known as 'America's team' but the New Orleans Saints, who triumphed as underdogs in Sunday's Super Bowl, can now make a good claim to that title.

Critics Worry About Shanghai Expo's Legacy - China's largest city is preparing to host the 2010 World Expo, a world's fair expected to draw 70 million visitors. But critics say construction of the exposition and the face-lift to neighborhoods is bringing environmental concerns and altering the character of the city. Some voices of dissent are being muzzled.

Why All Americans Should Thank Sen. Shelby - Analysis: Alabama GOP Sen. Richard Shelby has place a blanket "hold" on 70 pending federal nominations in hopes of forcing the Senate to adopt some of his earmarks. Such shenanigans might finally prompt Americans to notice the smaller-scale hostage situations other senators conduct.

Kashmir Avalanche Kills Soldiers - An avalanche in the mountains of Indian-controlled Kashmir killed 17 Indian soldiers and injured 17 others near a popular Himalayan ski resort.

Pakistanis Claim To Foil Plot To Target Americans - Six suspected Taliban militants with a suicide vest and hand grenades were arrested Monday. Police say the suspects were on their way to attack a five-star hotel and kill Americans in Lahore, Pakistan's cultural capital.

France Defends Afghan Troop Pledge - Defense minister Herve Morin defended his country's decision to send only 80 additional military trainers to Afghanistan, saying France has already increased its presence by 1,300 soldiers in less than two years.

Australia Tightens Immigration Rules - Australia tightened its migration rules in favor of English speakers and professionals, saying

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Workers accounted for at Connecticut blast - - All workers at the Connecticut power plant construction site rocked by a massive explosion on Sunday have been accounted for, leaving the death toll at five, the town's mayor said on Monday.

Greece Could Get Outside Help to Ease Fiscal Woes - European officials are quick to scoff at talk of a bailout for crisis-racked Greece, insisting Athens needs to get its fiscal house in order. But if the sovereign-debt worries that are infecting the currency area's weakest members intensify, and Greece has trouble refinancing its heavy borrowings, European policy makers will have several options to help Greece out of its jam.

Pressure grows for Iran sanctions over atomic plans - TEHRAN - International pressure for new sanctions against Iran grew on Monday after Tehran announced plans to make higher-enriched uranium and add 10 nuclear sites in a year, raising Western fears it wants to develop atom bombs.

Obama Seeks Bipartisan Health Care Summit - President Obama told CBS on Sunday that he wants to host a bipartisan summit meeting on health care later this month. But Republicans, who have one more Senator on their side, thanks to last month's special election in Massachusetts, have little incentive to cooperate.

Iran Takes Next Step In Uranium Enrichment - Iran said Monday it will begin enriching uranium to a higher grade than it has in the past. The U.S. and its partners say they are left with few options than to try to tighten the financial screws over Iran's suspected nuclear weapons ambitions.

House Democrats Lose Leading Voice On Defense - Rep. John Murtha, a powerful Pennsylvania Democrat, dies at 77 after complications from gall bladder surgery.