World News

	Russia, US continue to spy on each other The embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that the U.S. and Russia are still engaged in an espionage battle with secret tactics, spying devices and specialized training.
	US wants Bangladesh progress on labor standards Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. wants to see Bangladesh move forward on improving labor standards after a building collapse that killed hundreds of garment workers.
	Japan envoy leaves North Korea, gives no hints on talks An adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has ended a visit to North Korea but would not give details of his talks with leaders in Pyongyang.
	Iran may ban candidates who seek ties with US The head of Iran's constitutional watchdog says it may disqualify candidates in June presidential elections who seek full relations with the United States.
	Violence in Iraq kills more than 75 Friday was a particularly violent day in Iraq's capital and surrounding areas, as attacks have killed more than 75 people.
	Egypt security forces clash with Cairo protesters Egyptian security forces have fired tear gas at protesters hurling firebombs at them in central Cairo, hours after hundreds of opponents of Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi rallied peacefully in the streets denouncing his rule.
	Hagel names general to lead US in South Korea An Army general who served as a top official on U.S. joint military staffs in Afghanistan and at the Pentagon is the choice to command U.S. troops in South Korea.
	Benghazi probe co-chair subpoenaed by House panel A House chairman has issued a subpoena to compel the review board that investigated last year's attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya to answer questions about its findings in closed session.
	Study eyes de-criminalization as possible fix to drug problem A new study, commissioned in response to calls by some Latin American leaders for rethinking the drug war, discusses possible decriminalization of consumption of marijuana as part of a public health approach.
	Tunisia bans conservative Islamist conference Tunisia's Interior Ministry on Friday banned a conference by the North African country's most prominent ultraconservative Islamic group, setting up the possibility of a confrontation over the weekend.