While former U.S. President Bill Clinton delivered a speech to the Democratic National Convention for President Barack Obama in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wednesday, his wife and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was sipping her coffee at a bean-processing unit in East Timor, her fourth stop in an 11-day foreign tour.
US Promises $1B In Debt Relief For Egypt, Even More For Military Aid
The United States is getting ready to finalize a deal for $1 billion in debt relief for Egypt, a move that could set a new tone for Egypt-U.S. relations.
One More For The List Of Yemen's Woes: Water's Running Out
Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, may become the first in the world to run out of water. And that's on top of all the other problems in the Arab world's poorest, insurgency-torn country. Among the culprits, a popular narcotic plant
Zimbabwe: Is Life In Prison Better Than Freedom On The Streets Of Harare?
When a Zimbabwean man would rather spend life behind bars than live one more day on the streets of his nation's capital, you know things have gotten bad.
In Afghanistan, Roads (And Power Lines) To Nowhere
An independent U.S. government auditor gives a dismal assessment of American efforts at infrastructure building in Afghanistan.
Ghana: West Africa's Shining Example Of Democracy
Why Ghana has been spared much of the chaos that surrounds it in West Africa?
Third India-US Strategic Dialogue To Discuss Key Regional, Global Issues
The United States and India Wednesday agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation on global issues and said that their ties had entered a new and more mature phase defined by constant consultations of strategic importance.
'Sesame Street' In Pakistan? Not Anymore, As U.S. Cancels Funding
The U.S. has cancelled millions of dollars in funding for a project to develop a Pakistani version of the popular American children's educational television program, following allegations of corruption against the local puppet theater partnering on project.
US Hostage Warren Weinstein Asks Obama To Meet Al Qaeda's Demands In Exchange For Life [VIDEO]
Al Qaeda on Sunday released a video of American hostage Warren Weinstein urging the US government to act upon his abductors' terms or else he would be put to death, the Agence-France Presse (AFP) reported.In the video titled A Message from the Prisoner Warren Weinstein to His President, the former USAID worker was seen seated behind a table as he addressed President Obama: My life is in your hands, Mr. President. If you accept the demands, I live;don't accept the demands, t...
Global 'Water Crisis' Looming, Secretary Clinton Warns
Steadily growing populations will escalate demand for water even as supplies are depleted, according to an intelligence report commissioned by the chief U.S. diplomat.
Al-Qaeda Chief Urges Pakistanis to Revolt Against Government
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has called on Pakistanis to revolt against their government, treading the path of Arab Spring that rocked several Middle Eastern nations.
Obama Proposes $770M Arab Spring Aid Package
President Barack Obama proposed a $770 million aid package Monday for Arab countries undergoing democratic revolutions.
Impoverished Children with Pneumonia Fare Better with In-house Treatment
Impoverished children with severe pneumonia fare better with in-home care than more common hospital referrals, according to a study released Thursday, a potential policy game-changer.
Fifth Woman, Donna Donella, Comes Forward in Cain Harassment Scandal
On the day Sharon Bialek told her story with attorney Gloria Allred, Donella told The Washington Examiner that Cain tried to get dinner alone with an audience member at 2002 speech, then tried to set up a date with Donella herself. As Cain prepares for a press conference to counter Bialek's story, bloggers and news sites debated whether Cain's behavior is damning or inconsequential.
Cell phones may be new tool vs Somalia famine
Cell phones may bring relief to famine victims in parts of Somalia controlled by al Shabaab insurgents as donors seek new ways to circumvent the hard-line militants, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Libyans pledge democracy as they win Gaddafi billions
Libya's new leadership reaffirmed its commitment to democracy and good governance on Friday as it worked on how to spend billions of dollars released from the frozen assets of fugitive strongman Muammar Gaddafi.
The Somalia Famine: 5 Things to Know
The ongoing famine in Somalia is being called the worst humanitarian crisis.
WFP says has more access in Somalia, Mogadishu a challenge
The U.N.'s food agency said it has been able to reach more parts of famine-struck Somalia in the last month but there were still significant security challenges in Mogadishu even though Islamist rebels have left the capital.
WFP says has more access in Somalia, Mogadishu a challenge
The U.N.'s food agency said it has been able to reach more parts of famine-struck Somalia in the last month but there were still significant security challenges in Mogadishu even though Islamist rebels have left the capital.
Lab on Chip to Offer Cheaper, Faster HIV Test
Imagine shrinking an entire lab to a hand held gadget that allows easy detection of HIV virus and Syphilis in the remotest corners of the world. This seems possible, thanks to Samuel K. Sia, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Columbia Engineering and team who have invented the mChip (mobile microfluidic chip) that can interpret quantitative blood test results, independent of user interpretations.
Famine in Somalia: Will U.N. Aid be Enough?
The United Nations has officially declared that there is a famine in Somalia.
Snow Leopards makes Rare Appearance on Afghanistan Camera Traps
The elusive snow leopard has been found thriving in the mountains of Afghanistan as images of several cats were caught on camera traps placed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Elusive Snow Leopard Population Caught on Camera in Afghanistan
A Wildlife Conservation Society study used camera traps to gather photos of a group of rare snow leopards in the remote mountains of Afghanistan.
Afghans face financial crisis when foreign troops pull out: US
Afghanistan will sink into a financial crisis in 2014, when foreign troops finally withdraw from the war-torn country, warned some top U.S. Democrats who are members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Senate Report Scrutinizes Aid For Afghanistan
A report by the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee questioned the success of foreign assistance in Afghanistan, detailing the extent to which the nation has become reliant on aid dollars to sustain its still-tenuous infrastructure while suggesting that America will need to continue financially supporting the country for years to come.
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