How To Spend $2 Million And Still Not Get Your Kids Into Harvard
A Hong Kong couple are suing a tutor to whom they paid $2 million to get their kids into the Ivy League school in the U.S., only to have their money stolen.
13, Married, And Pregnant: A Call To End Child Marriage At The UN’S International Day Of The Girl
The U.N.'s first International Day of the Girl focused on ending child marriage, a practice that affects 10 million girls worldwide.
'Al-Qaeda-Style’ Attack Fells US Embassy Security Official In Yemen
Qassem Aqlani, a 20-year U.S. Embassy veteran, was shot in a drive-by motorcycle shooting by a masked gunman.
What Was On That Syrian Plane? Russia Denies Transporting Weapons
Turkish jet fighters intercepted a Syrian passenger airplane on Wednesday night, which they claim had weapons on board.
Turkey Forces Syrian Passenger Plane To Land In Ankara
Turkey officials grounded a Syrian passenger jet that they believe was making a weapons delivery to Damascus.
The Unkindest Cut: Germany Approves Circumcision Bill
Germany overturned a court ruling that banned circumcision, to the relief of the Jewish and Muslim communities in Germany.
US Treasury Puts New Sanctions On Sinaloa Cartel Drug Lord “El Azul”
The U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions on two known associates of the Sinaloa drug cartel kingpin, Juan Jose Esparragoza Moreno.
Turkey And NATO Have No Desire To Repeat Libya-Type Campaign In Syria
As shelling between Turkey and Syria continues, NATO and Turkish officials say they have no interest in repeating a Libya-style campaign.
Israel Announces Early Elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Knesset will be dissolving and early elections will take place next year.
One In Eight People In World Are Hungry: UN
The U.N. study said one in eight people in the world, or about 870 million people, suffered from “chronic undernourishment.”
UN Names Former Italian PM Romano Prodi To Head Crisis Response In Sahel
The U.N. announced on Tuesday that former Italian Prime Minister, the mild-mannered Romano Prodi, will serve as Special Envoy to the Sahel region in West Africa.
Libya Promises A Fair Trial For Saif al-Gaddafi At Home
The International Criminal Court is determining whether Saif al-Gaddafi should be tried in The Hague or in Libya, where he could face the death penalty.
Al-Qaeda-Linked Group Kills 100 In Suicide Attacks In Damascus
A militant group connected to Al-Qaeda set off two suicide bombs near a military compound in Damascus, killing around 100 people.
Afghanistan May Collapse After 2014: International Crisis Group
A new report from the International Crisis Group warns that Afghanistan's political instability could lead to a post-2014 NATO pullout collapse.
Morsi Pardons Mubarak’s Political Prisoners
Egyptian President Morsi has pardoned all political prisoners who were arrested between the time when the Arab Spring started in Egypt and when he took office.
Egypt’s Constitution Allows For Human Trafficking: Human Rights Watch
In a letter to Egypt's Assembly, Human Rights Watch outlined several potential problems with the Egyptian constitution's current draft.
Turkey Uses Excuse Of Violence In Syria To Keep Shelling
Turkey keeps shelling Syria, despite assurances on both sides that neither wants an escalation in the conflict.
Libyan Prime Minister Forced Out After No-Confidence Vote
Libyan Prime Minister has been forced out of office following a no-confidence vote.
Egyptian Security Forces Killed In Sinai Accident
Around 20 Egyptian security personnel were killed on Monday when a car rolled over in the Sinai.
Israel Roundup: Bombs In Gaza, Drones Over Israel, Jets Over Lebanon
Israel practices maneuvers over Lebanon after the IDF shot down a Hezbollah-launched drone. Hamas and the IDF are trading mortar shots.
European Commission To Give 11 Million Euros To Palestinian Refugees
A European Commission body will be donating more than €11 million ($14.3 million) for Palestinian refugees living in Syria, Lebanon, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, via the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.
Ukraine To Ban 'Homosexual Propoganda'
The Ukrainian parliament overwhelmingly approved the draft of a law that would prohibit the mention of homosexuality in the media. The country is now drawing international ire.
More Than 75,000 People Still Displaced In Myanmar: UNHCR
The sectarian clashes in June in the Rakhine State in Myanmar have kept thousands of people out of their homes and in desperate need of humanitarian aid.
Normally Peaceful Jordan May Throw Hat Into Arab Spring Ring
Planned protests against Jordan's King Abdullah's government after he dissolved the Parliament this week may have set Jordan to ignite.
Russia Changes UN Security Council Language On Syria-Turkey Conflict
Russian delegates at the U.N. requested that the Security Council change language in a statement condemning Syria's attack on Turkey.
Spanish Police Arrest Would-Be Columbine Copy-Cat Bomber
Spanish police arrested a suspect who they say was planning a Columbine-style attack on a university near Majorca, Spain.
Dutch 'Abortion Boat' Is Blocked From Entering Morocco
A Dutch ship backed by the pro-choice group Women on Waves has been prevented from entering the port of Smir, Morocco.
US Sanctions Hamas-Linked Charities
Two charities tied to Hamas in Gaza, al-Waqfiya and al-Quds, now have sanctions on them imposed by the U.S. Treasury for supporting Hamas families and projects.
Turkey To Syria: We Don't Want War, But We Will Defend Ourselves
Syria and Turkey have the world on edge as mortars fly, but they and their allies say they don't want the conflict to escalate.
Encore For Sarkozy? Former French President May Seek Top Office In 2017
Sarkozy is spreading rumors that he'd like to be president again, or so says his former agriculture minister, Bruno Le Maire.
