For President Barack Obama, expanding U.S. influence in Asia is more than just countering China or opening up new markets to American businesses. It's also about building his legacy. Saudi king has back surgery
A hospital official says Saudi King Abdullah has undergone successful back surgery in the fourth such operation in nearly two years on the 87-year-old monarch.
Jordan's prime minister defends price rise
Jordan's prime minister is defending his decision to raise prices for household fuel, four days after the move sparked unrest that left one person killed and scores wounded. Car bomb in Iraq kills 7, including 3 Iranians
An Iraqi health official says seven people, including three Iranian pilgrims, were killed when an explosives-laden car detonated as they were exiting a rest stop north of Baghdad.
Report: At least 3 people killed in shooting at Finnish farm, police statement expected
HELSINKI – Several media outlets in Finland including national broadcaster Yle are reporting that at least three people have been killed in a shooting at a southwestern farm.
Latin America looks to Europe for drug fighting models
CADIZ, Spain (Reuters) – Latin American countries are turning to Europe for lessons on fighting narco tics abuse after souring on the prohibition-style approach of the violent and costly U.S.-led war on drugs. Until recently, most Latin American countries had zero-tolerance rules on drugs inspired by the United States. But now countries from Brazil to Guatemala are exploring relaxing penalties for personal use of narcotics, following examples such as Spain and Portugal that have channeled resources to prevention rather than clogging jails. … 
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