Turkish PM: 'We Will Host Al-Hashemi As Long As He Wants'
Turkey's Prime Minister said on Tuesday that exiled Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi will not be extradited to Iraqi to face the death penalty.
Fifty-Six Years Later, Hungary Arrests Ex-Communist Minister For War Crimes
The Hungarian government has filed formal war crimes charges against former Communist Interior Minister Bela Biszku, who is nearly 91 years old. If found guilty, Biszku could potentially spend the rest of his life in jail.
Where Are They Now: The Key Players On Both Sides of 9/11, And What Happened After
Eleven years later, the men at the forefront of both sides of the 9/11 attacks are variously retired, in jail, or dead.
Iraqi VP Al-Hashemi Hides Out In Turkey After Court Imposes Death Sentence
Former Iraqi Vice-President Tareq al-Hashemi has been sentenced to death in absentia for the murders of two people, and is due to be sentenced for 150 other charges of violence between 2005 and 2011. Meanwhile, sectarian violence between Sunni and Shitte Muslims in Iraq may be growing.
Producer Of Pro-Gay Play Arrested In Uganda; Faces Two Years In Jail
The British producer of a Ugandan play meant to highlight the difficulties of being gay in Uganda has been arrested and faces up to two years of jail time.
Officially 'Terrorists': The Haqqani Network, And Why The U.S. Blacklisted Them
The Haqqani network is one of the most violent groups of insurgents in the Middle East. On Friday, Hillary Clinton officially blacklisted them by declaring them a "Foreign Terrorist Organization."
Assad's List Of Allies Grows Thin As His Enemies Gear Up
Iran is sending in its Revolutionary Guard to aid Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, but it may not be enough as France and Turkey begin to lend assistance to the rebels.
Olvídate! : Colombian Government Rejects FARC's Cease-Fire Offer
A few days after the Colombian government announced it would be attempting peace talks with the FARC for the first time in a decade, the FARC brought a ceasefire option to the table. Mere hours later, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos rejected the offer.
Poverty-Stricken Tajikistan Looks To Hydropower To Solve Energy Needs
Tajikistan, the poorest country in Central Asia, is attempting to revive an old hydropower plant building project, but Uzbekistan objects on environmental grounds. The World Bank has agreed to step in to assess the situation.
Maid Relief: UN Ratifies Treaty To Protect Domestic Workers Rights
The UN passed a new set of international standards designed to protect the rights of domestic workers, who often suffer from abuse at the hands of their employers.
UN Insists Israel Admit Black Africans Trapped On Border, As Illegal Immigration Crisis Deepens
Israel sent 18 migrants from Eritrea back to Egypt on Thursday, the latest in a series of moves to stem the tide of illegal immigrants from African countries seeking asylum in Israel.
Clinton Visits East Timor, Asia’s Newest, And Most Obscure, Democracy
Secretary Clinton's visit to East Timor was meant to be a show of support for Asia's newest democracy as it works to grow its economy and become a legitimate member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Job Scenario For Palestinian Youths Very Grim: UN Report
Despite modest growth in the economy in the Palestinian territories, unemployment remains the highest in the region, and despair and frustration are growing among a very young population.
Toreador, Oh Don’t Spit On The Floor: Bullfighting Back On Spanish Public TV
Bullfighting returned to Spanish public television for the first time in six years on Wednesday evening.
Trouble In Red Paradise: North Korea And Chinese Company Openly Quarrel
A small spat between a North Korean and a Chinese company has exposed some frays in Pyongyang's relationship with Beijing.
Chemical Dumping Poses Grave Economic, Health Hazards For Developing Countries: UN
A new UN report outlined the harm that improper chemical waste management can have on the health and economy of developing countries.
Saudi Arabia May Run Out Of Oil By 2030: Citigroup
A new report from Citigroup says that Saudi Arabia, the world's eighth-largest exporter of oil, could become an oil importer by 2030.
Afghanistan: Child Malnourishment At Disturbingly High Levels As Foreign Aid, Investment Eases
Afghanistan is ranked #11 is child mortality worldwide, as foreign investment in the country continues to drop and makes purchasing food even more difficult.
Colombian Government Sets Peace Talks With FARC Rebels
The Colombian government said they would begin peace talks with the FARC in October in Oslo, Norway.
Hong Kong Parents And Students Protest "Brainwashing" Attempts By Chinese Communist Party
Parents and students are protesting a new curriculum in Hong Kong, designed to teach children the history of the Chinese Communisy Party. They say the new classes are akin to brainwashing.
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Romney’s Stance On Syria Indistinguishable From Obama
Romney and Obama's stances on how to handle Syria are similarly circumspect, but that hasn't stopped the two campaigns from criticizing each others' foreign policy approaches.
Syria: Killings Spike To Record Level In August; Red Cross Seeks Entry
The International Committee of the Red Cross announced on Tuesday that they will be expanding their efforts in Syria with the help of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent to help the hundreds of thousands of displaced refugees. Meanwhile, the US drags its heels and the UN's efforts have amounted to nothing to stem the violence.
Lay Off The Bunga Bungas: Berlusconi Suffers From Bruised Shoulder After A Fall
Italian Ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi suffered some bruising after taking a tumble on Wednesday during his morning workout routine.
UN Human Rights Envoy To Palestinian Territories Calls Corrie Verdict "Defeat For Justice”
UN Special Rapporteur in Palestine Richard Falk has denounced the Rachel Corrie verdict.
Iran Will Not Build Nuclear Bomb: Ayatollah Khamenei
Iran's Supreme Leader has declared that Iran has and never will pursue a nuclear weapon, and that possessing one is "a big and unforgivable sin."
Not So Aligned: Egypt's Morsi Slams Syria At Non-Aligned Summit In Iran
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi announced his presence at the 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit by announcing Egypt's support for the Syrian Free Army. This did not sit will with Syria, or with the summit's host country, Iran, one of Assad's closest allies.
No Rest For The Weary: Clinton Jets Off Again, To Far-Off Cook Islands
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is hitting the road again, this time to the South Pacific and Asia. What is she going to do in the remote Cook islands, where none of her predecessors ever stopped?
Former Ukrainian PM Yuliya Tymoshenko Loses Court Appeal, Stays In Jail
The highest court in the Ukraine on Wednesday struck down former Prime Minister Yuliya Tymoshenko's appeal on her seven-year prison sentence.
Egypt Intensifies Hunt For Still-Anonymous Sinai Militants; Israel Nervous, But Supportive
The Egyptian mliitary is increasing its presence in the Sinai Peninsula in an attempt to root out the mysterious jihadist group suspected of carrying out the August 5th attacks near the Israeli border. Meanwhile, Israel nervously waits for Egypt to once again demilitarize the area.
Shari Arison: The Wealthiest Woman In The Middle East
Shari Arison is the most powerful woman in Israel and the Middle East, and has a net worth of $3.9 billion to boot. But despite her numerous non-profit organizations and 25% stake in Israel's largest bank, Arison says she doesn't consider herself "a powerful person."
