FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies

FBI Director Robert Mueller said an investigation has been launched into the leak of the al-Qaida plot to set off a bomb aboard a plane bound for the U.S.,but foiled by a double-agent. The Obama administration has been agressively pursuing leaks, bringing at least six criminal ca …

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Hello, neighbor! Family of elks moves into Moscow

Apparently the elk that live in nearby Losiny Ostrov National Park have been roaming beyond the park's borders and coming into close contact with Moscow residents. It looks like this woman had a very close encounter with one of them. [note: if you live in North America, you likel …

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Behind the scenes diplomacy: Karzai and Merkel meet in Berlin

Yesterday, Angela Merkel met with the new president of France, Francois Hollande shortly after his swearing in. Today, Karzai is in Berlin to sign a strategic partnership with Germany and prepare for the NATO summit in Chicago. The U.S. hopes to announce funding for the Afghan s …

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Union clashes with opposition party during march in South Africa

About 1,000 members of the opposition Democratic Alliance marched through downtown Johannesburg in support of a government plan to subsidize the wages of young people in a bid to ease chronic unemployment among the unskilled youth.The group was met by angry COSATU (trade union c …

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Six survive devastating plane crash in Nepal

The pilot was attempting to return to Pokhara shortly after taking off, detecting technical problem with the plane. The right wing struck the hillside and crashed, killing 15 people, but miraculously, six people survived.  Full story Bollywood child star killed in plane cras …

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Photographers join together to raise money for a fallen colleague

A little over a year ago, on April 5, 2011, South African photographer Anton Hammerl was killed in Libya, shot by forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi during the fight for Brega, a key oil town on the coast. His body has still not been recovered. It was initially reported that Hammer …

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Salvaging belongings from a demolished slum in Kathmandu

At least 1000 people living in a Kathmandu slum have become homeless and now are living in the park near the slum area. The demolition follows the government's decision to begin evicting nearly 10,000 people who've created squatter camps along the Bagmati river in the Nepal …

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The purrrr-fect cup of coffee at the cat cafe

I would like to hang out at this cafe - there's nothing more relaxing than a cup of coffee and a purring cat.

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Snickering politicians inside the Romanian parliament

I wonder what was being discussed? Caption contest anyone?  Full story: Romania parliament set to back new leftist government Follow @msnbc_pictures

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Race of the mascots gives new meaning to the term 'sweat suit'

More information about the event from the Kempton Park website.

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Crowds come out to see Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon

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Smiles everyone! World's biggest smiley formed by people in Bangkok

See more photos of Guinness World Record holders in our slideshow.

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Children learn to play the oud in Gaza

European Pressphoto Agency reports: The Gaza School of Music was founded in 2008 thanks to funds from the Abdul Mohsen Al-Qattan Foundation and the Swedish government. Children can learn to play various instruments such as the oud (lute), tabla, qanun, violin, piano and guitar.  …

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Protests can't stop Putin from returning to power

By msnbc.com staff and news services: MOSCOW --  Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president at a glittering ceremony on Monday, hours after clashes between police and thousands of protesters in the country's capital laid bare the deep divisions over his return t …

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Surprise! Happy Birthday from President Obama

Which was more surprising? Being flown to Afghanistan in the middle of the night aboard Air Force One? Or having the President of the United States honor your birthday?

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Relatives wait anxiously outside Venezuelan prison after gunfire is heard

 Authorities discovered a tunnel  on Friday leading out of the La Planta prison in Caracas which they believe was constructed for an escape attempt. Today, relatives waited anxiously outside for news after explosions and gunfire were heard inside the prison.  …

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Pint-sized bodybuilder competes in Kabul

 More about bodybuilding in Afghanistan from NBC's Sebastian Rich. Follow @msnbc_pictures

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Hills lit up as a massive forest fire continues to burn in Mexico preserve

Nearly 10,000 acres have burned in the forest preserve in the past five days. The cause of the fire is unknown, though there is speculation that it started at an illegal garbage dump. The International Business Times reports that authorities have previously found outdoor drug lab …

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Remembering World War I and the battle of Gallipoli

 More information about ANZAC Day from the Australian War Memorial website. Follow @msnbc_pictures

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Popocatepetl volcano eruption lights up the night sky over Mexico

More photos of the Popocatepetl volcano on PhotoBlog.

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North Koreans pay tribute on the 80th anniversary of the army

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Experiencing a bit of 'Alice in Wonderland' at the new museum in Belfast

 In Belfast, Northern Ireland, two new buildings have recently opened that they hope will draw tourists. The latest one is the Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) which houses this exhibit, Table and Four Chairs by Chicago-born artist Robert Therrien. The artist is known for his …

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More names added to the National Armed Forces Memorial in England

When the memorial was dedicated in 2007 it had 16,000 names engraved with room for 15,000 more. Last April, 112 names were added. This year's additions include 58 men and one woman, Capt. Lisa Jade Head, who died after being injured in Afghanistan while trying to defuse an IED.  …

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India's Charlie Chaplin dances in the streets

Charlie Chaplin, the famous silent movie star, was born 123 years ago today. Will you be doing anything in honor of his birthday? Read more about his Indian fans on the Reuters Photographers Blog and watch a video by photographer Atul Loke. More about Ashok Aswani on NPR. Follow …

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Boston Marathon runners take off in record-high heat

Today's Boston Marathon kicked off with 27,000 competitors running in above average temperatures. Heat was expected to be an issue as the expected highs are to reach into the 80's this afternoon. Race officials offered runners a opportunity to defer their entry until 2013 due to  …

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