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With 7 billion on earth, a huge task before us (CNN) -- Just 12 years after the arrival of the 6 billionth individual on the planet in 1999, humanity will greet the 7 billionth arrival this month. The world population continues its rapid ascent, with roughly 75 million more births than deaths each year. The consequences of a world crowded with 7 billion people are enormous. And unless the world population stabilizes during the 21st century, the consequences for humanity could be grim.

American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki -- whose fluency in English and technology made him one of the top terrorist recruiters in the world -- was killed in Friday airstrike in Yemen, officials said.

American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki -- whose fluency in English and technology made him one of the top terrorist recruiters in the world -- was killed in Friday airstrike in Yemen, officials said.

American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki -- whose fluency in English and technology made him one of the top terrorist recruiters in the world -- was killed in Friday airstrike in Yemen, officials said.

Punctually, at 8 o'clock every evening, the cellphone signals disappear in this provincial capital. Under pressure from the Taliban, the major carriers turn off their signal towers, effectively severing most of the connections to the rest of the world.

Punctually, at 8 o'clock every evening, the cellphone signals disappear in this provincial capital. Under pressure from the Taliban, the major carriers turn off their signal towers, effectively severing most of the connections to the rest of the world.

COPIAPÓ, Chile - After his dramatic rescue from a mine last year, Jimmy Sánchez traveled the world, cruising the Greek islands, visiting Britain, Israel, Los Angeles, Disney World - all paid for by people who were moved by the Chilean miners' story of courage and perseverance.

(CNN) -- A top U.N. official deplored the "devastatingly remorseless toll of human lives" in Syria on Friday and exhorted the world community "to take immediate measures" to protect citizens.

Steve Jobs, the visionary who led a mobile computer revolution with the creation of wildly popular devices such as the iPhone, was mourned Thursday by admirers and competitors as much of the world awoke to news of his death.

(CNN) -- Steve Jobs, the visionary who led a mobile computer revolution with the creation of wildly popular devices such as the iPhone, was mourned Thursday by admirers and competitors as much of the world awoke to news of his death.

Many around the world are worried that Europe is about to face a Lehman Brothers moment, a big bankruptcy or sudden default that sets off a new phase of panic in Europe and beyond.

Adele, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber Land New Guinness Records Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Black Eyed Peas and 'Glee' also get new entries in the 'Guinness Book of World Records.'

(CNN) -- A top U.N. official deplored the "devastatingly remorseless toll of human lives" in Syria on Friday and exhorted the world community "to take immediate measures" to protect citizens.

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers return to action in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday night at Busch Stadium.

Kris Humphries(notes) had a suspicion his celebrity wife Kim Kardashian could be bailing on their marriage, but has told NBA friends he was "blindsided" by Monday's divorce filing and learned of the news through a TMZ report like the rest of the world.

Kris Humphries(notes) had a suspicion his celebrity wife Kim Kardashian could be bailing on their marriage, but has told NBA friends he was "blindsided" by Monday's divorce filing and learned of the news through a TMZ report like the rest of the world.

Kris Humphries(notes) had a suspicion his celebrity wife Kim Kardashian could be bailing on their marriage, but has told NBA friends he was "blindsided" by Monday's divorce filing and learned of the news through a TMZ report like the rest of the world.

"ALMATY, Kazakhstan - Negotiations over Iran's disputed nuclear program broke off Saturday with scant signs of progress, much less an agreement on tighter controls demanded by six world powers in exchange for some easing of sanctions that have a stranglehold on the Iranian economy."

Pablo Sandoval homered in his first three at-bats and Barry Zito was dominant again as the Giants cruised past Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in the first game of the World Series.

Berlin, Germany (CNN) -- German President Horst Koehler resigned suddenly Monday over what he said was heavy criticism about comments he made on Germany's military role in the world, which he said had been misinterpreted.

Troy Davis may be dead, but his execution Thursday in the American state of Georgia has made him the poster boy for the global movement to end the death penalty.

New York (CNN) -- Safely back on American soil, freed Americans Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer on Sunday recounted their two years in "a world of lies and false hope" behind the walls of an Iranian prison.

Safely back on American soil, freed Americans Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer on Sunday recounted their two years in "a world of lies and false hope" behind the walls of an Iranian prison.

American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki -- whose fluency in English and technology made him one of the top terrorist recruiters in the world -- was killed Friday in an airstrike in Yemen, officials said.

A self-described "nothing in the shooting world," Marinaccio rode his accuracy and physical conditioning to an 11th place finish on the History Channel's "Top Shot," outlasting a Homeland Security Agent, a U.S. army veteran and other decorated competitors on the grueling marksmanship competition.

Tiger Woods is out of the top 50 in the world ranking for the first time in nearly 15 years.

Many around the world are worried that Europe is about to face a Lehman Brothers moment, a big bankruptcy or sudden default that sets off a new phase of panic in Europe and beyond.