World
Nobel Peace Prize to be announced today, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai nominated
October 11, 2013
Nobel Peace Prize to be announced today, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai nominated
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is announcing the winner of the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Sixteen-year-old Pakistani activist…
Ex-rebels seize Libyan prime minister over Al-Qaeda arrest
October 10, 2013
Ex-rebels seize Libyan prime minister over Al-Qaeda arrest
Gunmen from a former rebel faction kidnapped Libya's prime minister on Thursday in reprisal for the government's role in the…
Two more French journalists held in Syria
October 9, 2013
Two more French journalists held in Syria
France’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday two more French journalists were being held hostage in Syria, taking the number of…
Insight: Saudis brace for ‘nightmare’ of US-Iran rapprochement
October 9, 2013
Insight: Saudis brace for ‘nightmare’ of US-Iran rapprochement
When Saudi Arabia’s veteran foreign minister, Prince Saud al-Faisal, made no annual address to the United Nations General Assembly last…
After raid, Libyan PM says Libyans should be tried at home
October 8, 2013
After raid, Libyan PM says Libyans should be tried at home
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan, commenting on the UN capture of a Libyan al Qaeda suspect in Tripoli, said on…
West unlikely to offer immediate sanctions relief in Iran talks
October 8, 2013
West unlikely to offer immediate sanctions relief in Iran talks
With a week until negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program resume in Geneva, Western diplomats are playing down any suggestion that…
US shows Qaeda pursuit with Libya, Somalia raids
October 6, 2013
US shows Qaeda pursuit with Libya, Somalia raids
US raids in Libya and Somalia that captured an Islamist wanted for bombing its Nairobi embassy 15 years ago show…
Syria submits further details of its chemical arms program
October 5, 2013
Syria submits further details of its chemical arms program
Syria has given international experts additional details about its chemical weapons program that go beyond a 21 September declaration of…
Assad warns: Turkey will pay high price for supporting Syrian opposition fighters
October 4, 2013
Assad warns: Turkey will pay high price for supporting Syrian opposition fighters
Syrian President Bashar Assad said Turkey will pay a high price for supporting Syrian opposition fighters, accusing Ankara of hosting…
Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
October 3, 2013
Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Russian President Vladimir Putin, known for his extravagant animal adventures and standing up against the West, could be in the…