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Defiant Gadhafi deploys forces

2011-03-02 07:19

'My people love me,' Libyan leader claims as he dismisses rebel threat.

Northern lights glow above Sweden

2011-03-02 09:16

The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, puts on a breathtaking show in Kiruna, Sweden, March 1, 2011.

China continues to evacuate nationals from Libya

2011-03-01 21:44

China continues to evacuate nationals from Libya

National Museum reopens after renovation

2011-03-01 17:57

China's National Museum, lying to the east of Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing, reopened Tuesday after more than three years of renovations.

Forest engulfed in blaze

2011-03-01 09:44

Firefighters try to put out a forest fire in Yulong county of Lijiang city, Southwest China's Yunnan province, Feb 28, 2011. The blaze started at 5 am, and is still not under control. Additional firefighters from neighboring counties were summoned up in an attempt to keep the fire under control before dawn Tuesday.

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Feb 28

2011-03-01 15:51

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Feb 28

Tiny spy planes could mimic birds, insects

2011-03-01 10:49

The Pentagon has poured millions of dollars into the development of tiny drones inspired by biology -- including the hummingbird -- each equipped with video and audio equipment.