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Tensions between China and Japan continued to rise Tuesday as Tokyo sealed a deal to purchase islands that Chinese authorities say belong to them.

The 21st Session of the Human Rights Council opens in Geneva.

The United States has formally handed over control of a controversial prison to the Afghan government, despite concerns about the fate of some of its inmates.

IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano (center) addresses Board of Governors meeting.

A soldier from the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion pulls security in a 360-degree formation with other soldiers from the unit, after the sighting of an improvised explosive device, during a counter-IED training exercise at Camp McGregor, N.M., Thursday afternoon. Soldiers from the 101st are currently going through pre-mobilization training at Camp McGregor prior to a deployment to Afghanistan.

Chinese President Hu Jintao announced Saturday more than $150 billion in spending on infrastructure projects as part of efforts to boost Chinese and world economic growth.

A participant looks over the programme of the General Assembly's informal meeting on the International Day against Nuclear Tests.

South China Sea Dispute Map

Chemical 'intensification' of economies in developing countries means greater risk of exposure to hazardous substances.