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Twelve more killed in Syria despite Arab monitors

Twelve people were killed on Monday in Syria where a peace plan monitored by Arab observers has failed to douse a 10-month-old struggle between President Bashar al-Assad and his foes.

Martin Luther King Jr. Last Speech: 'I've Been to The Mountaintop' [VIDEO & FULL TEXT]

Most people commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day turn to his iconic I Have a Dream speech. But King gave another famous speech the night before he died, known as the Promised Land or Mountaintop speech. In it, he alluded to his imminent assassination and the legacy he would leave behind. Listen to the audio file, watch the video, and read the full text of Dr. King's final speech here.

Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes: From 'Letter from a Birmingham Jail' to 'Why We Can't Wait'

Dr. King remains one of the most iconic figures of the Civil Rights Movement and one of the most recognizable and quotable men in American history. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, remember the man and his beliefs through some of his most famous and moving quotes, from I Have a Dream to his views on the Vietnam war to his unwavering belief in the strength and love of his fellow man.

'Stop Killing Your People,' U.N. Chief Tells Assad

The U.N. chief told Bashar al-Assad Sunday to stop killing your people and the Syrian leader offered an amnesty for crimes committed during a 10-month-old revolt against him.

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Israeli Citizenship Law Upheld by Court, Blasted by Arabs, Liberal Parliamentarians

Originally intended as emergency legislation, the law has periodically been amended and extended over the years.

Guantanamo at 10: What Do Americans Know About Camp?

The U.S. government has spent hundreds of millions of dollars housing suspected terrorists in the military prison since 2002. So far, only six people have been convicted by a military commission.

Duchess of York Charged by Turkish Court Over Orphan Documentary

It is also unknown why it took Ankara more than three years to file the charges.

Homeland Security: Social Media Web Sites Monitored by Gov’t, Are You Being Watched? [LIST]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been monitoring many popular Web sites, including social media like Facebook and Twitter, since June 2010 as a part of a privacy compliance review, according to a report detailing the list.

Nigerian President: Boko Haram is Everywhere

As Boko Haram and the unrest in Nigeria intensifies, African newspapers this week have run stories with headlines likes Nigeria: Worse Than We Thought, Boko Haram: Enough is Enough, Nigeria: A ticking time bomb and Nigeria: Armed and dangerous.

Kate del Castillo's Twitter Controversy: Photos of Former Human Rights Ambassador

Mexican actress Kate del Castillo has sparked a controversy, posting a Twitter message in which she offered her support to drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman, known as the world's most powerful drug trafficker.

Jarawa Tribal Women Dance Footage Uproar: Who Are the Jarawas? (Video)

Video footage of the Jarawa tribal women dancing for tourists, reportedly in exchange for food, on India's Andaman Islands, has created uproar among human rights campaigners.

Harper to visit China, seeking higher oil sales

Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to visit China next month as his government looks to open new markets for oil sands crude in the wake of Washington's decision to delay approval of a major pipeline from Alberta to Texas.

Google Search Plus Your World May Force Google to Explain Themselves to FTC (VIDEO)

Privacy activists have cause to report Google to the Federal Trade Commission because they think it conflicts with people's privacy and may be unfair, the Los Angeles Times reported. A group called the Electronic Privacy Information Center is taking the matter up, the report said, and they may file a letter to the FTC Marc Rotenberg, the executive director said.

Coptic Christians: Egypt’s Besieged Minority

The Christian presence in Egypt stretches as far back to the earliest days of Christendom.

Kim Jong-un speaks while surrounded by soldiers

North Korea Offers Prisoner ‘Amnesty’

It is unclear how many prisoners would be released or their identities or which types of crimes will be pardoned.

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is pictured during an interview with Russian television in Damascus

Assad Plans Address to Syrians on Unrest

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, locked in a violent struggle against a wave of unrest, is to make a speech Tuesday on the internal issue and international and regional developments, state media said Monday night.

Will Yemen's President Saleh Get Immunity?

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh has agreed to step down from power in response to ongoing protests in the country, but a stipulation that the oppressive leader will receive immunity in prosecution in exchange has restarted civil unrest in the country.

Naguib Sawiris: Christian Facing Blasphemy Charges in Egypt

Some Conservative Muslim groups are calling for a boycott of Sawiris' many companies.

Anwar Ibrahim Acquitted of Sodomy Charges in Malaysia

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was acquitted of sodomy charges on Monday.

Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim Wins Acquittal of Sex Case and Possibly Another Jab to Top Post

Anwar Ibrahim's Acquittal: Can it End UMNO-BN Regime in Malaysia?

Anwar Ibrahim, the Leader of the Opposition in the Malaysian government has won a crucial courtroom battle. He has been acquitted of sodomy charges leveled against him by his former political aide, Saiful Bukhari Azlan.

Lebanese protesters mae their feelings known about Syria's President Assad

Arabs Urge Syria to Halt Violence, but Don't Seek U.N. Role

The Arab League urged the Syrian government Sunday to stop its violence against protesters and allow Arab monitors in the country to work more independently, but stopped short of asking for United Nations experts to bolster its peace mission.

Demonstrators burn images of Syria's late President Hafez Al Assad, to protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad after Friday prayers in Idleb, January 6, 2012. Picture taken January 6, 2012.

Arab League to Meet on Syria as Peace Mission Stumbles

Arab League monitors will say on Sunday that Syria is defying a plan to end its crackdown on peaceful protests, Al Jazeera reported, as Arab foreign ministers prepared to discuss the findings of the mission.

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir speaks during a news conference in Tripoli

Sudan President’s First Visit to Post-Gaddafi Libya Sparks Outrage

Bashir is regarded as a war criminal in the West and is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges he committed genocide in connection with the mass murder of people in the Darfur.

Limelight on Political Changes, Risks in Major Asian Economies in 2012

The Asian political canvas looks challenging in 2012, with government changes in key countries likely to surprise investors and businesses. The highlights are a once-in-a-decade leadership change in China, chances of an early general election in India, worsening uncertainty in Pakistani politics and general elections in South Korea, Taiwan and Malaysia.