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Syria probing killings, international inquiry possible

Syria probing killings, international inquiry possible

Syria said on Friday that a national investigation was under way into killings, including the deaths of 1100 security forces,…
Arab uprisings’ women celebrate Nobel recognition

Arab uprisings’ women celebrate Nobel recognition

As demonstrations first swelled in Yemen, regime supporters distributed a photo showing Tawakkul Karman at a protest with a male…
Obama hails Tunisia as ‘inspiration’ of Arab Spring

Obama hails Tunisia as ‘inspiration’ of Arab Spring

President Barack Obama heralded Tunisia's progress toward democracy after a White House meeting with Prime Minister Beji Caid Sebsi on…
Palestine state quest wins victory in UNESCO vote

Palestine state quest wins victory in UNESCO vote

PARIS - Palestine has won a first diplomatic victory in its quest for statehood as UNESCO's executive committee backed its…
Apple’s Steve Jobs, father of Mac, iPhone, dies

Apple’s Steve Jobs, father of Mac, iPhone, dies

SAN FRANCISCO — Suddenly, the next version of the iPhone doesn't seem so important. It's time to mourn Steve Jobs,…
Somali rebels threaten more attacks after bombing

Somali rebels threaten more attacks after bombing

MOGADISHU - Somalia's Shebab on Wednesday vowed more attacks after a massive car bombing killed more than 70 people in…
Saudi police clash with protesters in Shia east

Saudi police clash with protesters in Shia east

RIYADH - Saudi police clashed with protesters in the country's Shia-dominated eastern region in a new ripple of unrest in…
Truck bomb in Somalia kills 70

Truck bomb in Somalia kills 70

MOGADISHU - Islamist militants detonated a truck bomb Tuesday in front of the education ministry in Somalia's capital as students…
Greece has weeks left before bankruptcy

Greece has weeks left before bankruptcy

ATHENS - Greece has enough money to pay pensions, salaries and bondholders through mid-November, the finance minister said Tuesday, as…
Amnesty says Syria’s diplomats harass dissidents

Amnesty says Syria’s diplomats harass dissidents

Syrian diplomats in foreign capitals are mounting campaigns of harassment and threats against expatriate dissidents protesting outside their embassies, Amnesty…
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