Sudan Has 'Declared War' On South Sudan
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir said on Tuesday that Sudan has declared war on his country.
Pakistan To Test Long-Range Missile; Deepens Defense Ties With China
Air travel between India and the Persian Gulf will likely have to be postponed or re-routed during that period.
Nepal and the Sino-Indian Rivalry
The inevitable passing of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, the radicalization of the Tibetan diaspora and the fervor of the international campaign to free Tibet are bound to keep the Himalayan dispute on the world's front pages. Many Nepalese recognize that an independent Tibet would leave their country without a border with China. They believe such a situation would allow India to tighten its grip.
Bank Of Japan Policy Board Meeting: Further Monetary Easing Expected
It is highly expected that the Bank of Japan will resort to additional monetary easing at its next meeting on April 27 so that the economy could recover from deflation and grow more strongly.
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12th U.S. Serviceman Linked To Colombia Prostitute Scandal
A 12th U.S. military service member was linked to a prostitution scandal in Colombia Monday and the Pentagon suspended the security clearance of personnel implicated in the events ahead of President Barack Obama's visit earlier this month.
Sudanese Air Raid Called Act Of War By South
Sudanese war planes bombed a market in the capital of South Sudan's oil-producing Unity State Monday, residents and officials said, an attack the southern army called a declaration of war.
Indian Maoist Rebels Demand Hostage Exchange
Maoist rebels have offered to release a captured senior official being held in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh in exchange for the freedom of several imprisoned guerrillas and the withdrawal of security forces from the region.
China Suspected Of Selling Missile Carriers To North Korea
A Chinese company may be in violation of international arms and material sanctions against North Korea.
Sudan And South Sudan Prepare For War: Who Will Win?
At this point, the question of whether a new war between Sudan and South Sudan has started is a matter of semantics, not facts. The real question now is who will win?
Dana Rohrabacher: U.S. Congressman Denied Entry Into Afghanistan For Criticizing Karzai
A senior member of the House Foreign Affairs, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, said he was denied entry into Afghanistan because of his criticisms of the Karzai administration.
FOMC Preview: Policy To Stay Put At April Meeting
Federal Reserve officials are expected to be in wait-and-see mode on extra stimulus at the April Federal Open Market Committee meeting this week, as little has changed since the March meeting to warrant policy changes, economists say.
John Edwards Trial Begins; Ex-Senator Could Face 30 Years
John Edwards, a two-time White House aspirant, went on trial Monday on charges of soliciting money to cover up an affair in order to save his presidential campaign.
U.S. Embassy Warns of Impending Terror Attack In Nairobi, Kenya
In recent months, the new terror threat on Kenya has come from al-Shabab militants who rule much of neighboring Somalia
US Lawmakers Launch Wal-Mart Bribery Investigation
Two Democratic lawmakers on Monday said they are launching an investigation into allegations of bribery at Wal-Mart Stores Inc's Mexican affiliate.
Food Stamp Costs Skyrocket, Intensifying 2012 Farm Bill Debates In Congress
Expensive federal food stamp programs have become a hot-button issue in recent weeks, and a Senate bill now in the works ensures that the highly politicized congressional debate is only just beginning.
War Looms As Sudan Rejects Peace Talks With South
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said Monday he refused to enter into peace negotiations with South Sudan as the North conducted a series of air strikes against southern targets along the oil-rich border region, which has been the site of ongoing skirmishes.
Bangladesh Strike Turns Violent As Opposition Demands Return of ‘Abducted’ Official
BNP believes that the government -- which is ruled by the Awami League -- of having abducted Ilias Ali.
Myanmar Opposition Boycotts Parliament Even As Sanctions Lifted
Even as uplifting news about the suspension of EU sanctions spreads throughout Myanmar, new concerns over the future of the country arise from fresh disputes in parliament.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Denies Cancelled Egypt Gas Deal Prompted By Politics
About 40 percent of Israel’s natural gas imports come from Egypt, mostly at below-market prices.
Romney, Rubio Campaign Together In Possible Ticket Preview
Mitt Romney is giving Pennsylvania voters a potential glimpse of the general election by campaigning with Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a popular young lawmaker who is widely considered to be on Romney's vice presidential short list.
Supreme Court Health Care Foes To Face Off On Immigration
Solicitor General Donald Verrilli and top Republican lawyer Paul Clement will battle at the U.S. Supreme Court again this week when the justices hear a case over Arizona's strict immigration law.
Common Cause Charges ALEC Members Cheated Taxpayers Of Millions In Lobbying Deductions
The conservative American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which receives funds from 140 U.S. companies, is breaking federal tax laws, Common Cause charged.
South Sudan Wants Chinese Pipeline To Bypass The North
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir met with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao Monday in Beijing as the young African nation seeks investment for an alternate pipeline that would allow it to circumvent exporting oil through its northern rival Sudan.
Anders Behring Breivik Calls Himself A Victim Of Racism
On Monday, day six of the terrorism and murder trial, Breivik said questions about his sanity are part of a racist plot to discredit his anti-Muslim, anti-Immigration beliefs.
Repsol Threatens Investors In Argentina With Legal Action
Spanish oil company Repsol threatened on Monday legal action against any investors helping newly nationalized Argentine oil company YPF develop oil resources previously discovered by the Spanish firm.
French Elections: Sarkozy’s Failures Point To Socialist Rule In Key Euro Zone State
Hollande is predicted to win the second round of voting against Sarkozy, which will take place on May 6.
Pakistan Begins Safety Inspections Of All Private Airlines After Crash
A series of aviation incidents in Pakistan, including last Friday's plane crash near Islamabad that killed all 127 passengers, has incited a quick response from the Defence Minister who has ordered new comprehensive aircraft safety inspections to ensure that all aircrafts meet necessary safety standards.
Obama Order Targets Human Rights Abuses In Iran, Syria
Speaking at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, President Obama announced a new strategy against atrocities and genocide.
Dutch Prime Minister And Cabinet Quit After Failed Austerity Talks
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his cabinet resigned on Monday after talks on new austerity package failed.
Philippines Deploys 2 More Warships to Scarborough Shoal, Urges Other Countries Against China
As the Chinese-Filipino dispute over Scarborough Shoal enters its third week, tensions between the two countries show no signs of dissipating. The Philippines is urging other South China Sea countries for their support against what it sees as Chinese aggression.
UK Parliamentary Committee Recommends Reforming House of Lords Into Largely Elected Body
The committee also recommended placing such a measure on a referendum.
Ex-Iceland PM Haarde Guilty In Banking Crisis Case, But Won't Face Jail
A court in Iceland has found former Prime Minister Geir Haarde guilty of one of four charges related to the 2008 financial crisis.
Jon Huntsman Compares Republican Primary To Chinese Politics
Former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman sharply criticized his own party on Sunday, decrying Republican rigidity on issues like taxes and science and unfavorably comparing American politics to China.
North Korea Again Threatens “Military Action” Against South
On Monday, the state-run North Korean news agency broadcast a military statement threatening to reduce the rat-like groups of South Korea to ashes in three or four minutes...
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