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POL-Fiscal-Cliff

The Obama administration will entertain any Republican plans to avoid a so-called "fiscal cliff" at year's end, but the Bush-era tax cuts for top incomes must go, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Sunday.

Iraq-al-Qaeda-Arrest

A high-ranking leader of al Qaeda in Iraq was arrested Sunday, officials said. There was conflicting information as to whether it was the head of the group or another senior leader.

Egypt-Protests (will update)

Egypt's high court is indefinitely suspending all its sessions, after supporters of President Mohamed Morsy surrounded the building and blocked judges from entering.

CNNHeroes-Show (will update)

Some of the most famous celebrities in the world, including actors, musicians and athletes, will join CNN on Sunday night to honor 10 everyday people making a difference in the world. CNN Heroes airs Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET.

US-Kennedy-Center-Honors (will update)

array of talents will be on display Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors gala where President Barack Obama will toast the lifetime achievements of an iconic ballerina, a famed comedian, a timeless actor and two chart-topping musical acts.

Syria-Civil-War (will update)

Syria's two-day Internet blackout was "a mental war" inflicted by the government, an opposition activist said Sunday, as service to the country was largely restored.

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Israel-Settlements

Standing before throngs of cheering supporters Sunday, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called for an end to the division among Palestinians in the wake of the United Nations upgrading the authority's status -- as Israel refused to acknowledge that newfound recognition.

SPORT-gaza-israel-uefa-drogba-football

A group of soccer stars have called for Israel to be stripped of hosting rights for a top European age-grade tournament next year following last month's bomb attacks on Gaza.

Egypt-Protests

Egypt's high court is indefinitely suspending all its sessions, after supporters of President Mohamed Morsy surrounded the building and blocked judges from entering.

Afghanistan-Violence

Three suicide car bombs were used to target a joint U.S.-Afghan base in eastern Afghanistan early Sunday in an attack that left at least three Afghan soldiers and two civilians dead, police said.

Syria-Civil-War