Gaza Truce During Egyptian PM’s Visit Short-Lived; Israel Starts Drafting 16,000 Reservists
Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Kandil arrived in Gaza Friday to show solidarity with the Palestinians after Israel pounded more than 130 targets overnight, escalating the two days of fighting between the Hamas militants and the Israeli military.
Taliban Official Bursts Into Laughter Over Petraeus Scandal, Says The General Should Be Stoned
CIA Chief David Petraeus' downfall over an extramarital affair has made him the butt of jokes within the Taliban.
Xi Jinping: 6 Things You Need To Know About China’s Next President
Xi Jinping, the new leader of the Communist Party of China who is destined to lead the world’s most populous country for the next decade, is a quintessential “princeling” candidate by virtue of his bloodline.
Myanmar To Free 452 Prisoners Before Obama’s Landmark Visit
In an apparent gesture of goodwill, Myanmar would free 452 political prisoners ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama’s landmark visit to that country, state media reported Thursday.
It’s Official: Xi Jinping Takes Over As China's Communist Party Leader
Xi Jinping won a strong mandate Thursday to become the new president of the world’s most populous country while Li Keqiang was chosen the new premier.
US Pledges $30-Million Additional Aid To Syria
The Unites States Wednesday pledged an additional $30 million in humanitarian aid to Syria, bringing the total U.S. aid to the strife-torn nation to $200 million.
North Korea Suspected Of Shipping Missile Parts To Syria On Chinese Ship
A Chinese ship en route to Syria was caught in May carrying a shipment of ballistic missile parts suspected to have originated in North Korea, in what appears to have been a breach of the U.N. sanctions, news agencies reported Wednesday citing diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
China’s Communist Party Congress Concludes; Xi Jinping Closer To Top Leadership
A weeklong congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded Wednesday with a preliminary vote by delegates, who approved Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang as the anointed successors of President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, respectively.
Norway Killer Breivik Complains About ‘Inhumane’ Conditions In Prison, Says Cell Has No View And Pen Cramps His Hand
Anders Behring Breivik, the perpetrator of the Norway massacre that killed 77 people July 22, 2011, has complained that he is being held in “inhumane” conditions because the prison authorities wouldn’t let him use normal pens and his cell is too cold.
Pentagon Releases Benghazi Timeline
The Pentagon released Friday a timeline of the events that transpired on the night of Sept. 11 in Benghazi which stated that top U.S. defense officials were notified of the attack within an hour of the initial assault on the consulate but assistance could be mobilized only after another hour.
China Signals Greater Role In Global Affairs But Sticks To Principle Of Mutual Non-Interference
Signaling China’s intent to take up a more proactive role in international affairs, Beijing mapped out its foreign policy agenda Thursday at the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party.
Obama Gets Teary-Eyed While Thanking Campaign Staff
U.S. President Barack Obama was overcome by emotion as he thanked his campaign staff at their Chicago headquarters a day after he won the second term. A video shows the President wiping away tears during the speech.
China: Communist Party Congress Opens With Hu’s Warning Against Corruption
China’s outgoing President Hu Jintao Thursday opened the Communist Party’s congress by cautioning the delegates about the threat posed by corruption.
Nor’easter Cuts Power To Thousands Of Homes, Causes Chaos
Even as the U.S. east coast recovers from the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy, a wintry storm hit the region Wednesday, bringing high winds, rain and snow which knocked out power supply in some areas.
Explosives-Laden Vehicle Rams Into Pakistani Paramilitary Force Building, 2 Killed
A vehicle filled with explosives rammed into the headquarters of Pakistan Rangers, a paramilitary force, in the southern city of Karachi Thursday morning, killing at least two officers and injuring 14 others, the Express Tribune reported.
What Does Obama’s Victory Mean To The World? Leaders Congratulate, Weigh In
Messages from the world leaders have started pouring in congratulating U.S. President Barack Obama on winning a second term, even as nations weigh in on what his victory could mean to them.
Canada To Export Nuclear Supplies To India
Canada and India on Tuesday finalized the terms of a bilateral nuclear deal that will pave way for Canadian firms to export uranium and other nuclear supplies to India, for the first time in almost four decades.
Turkey Puts Israeli Commanders On Trial: Latest Straw To Break The Camel’s Back?
In a development that has dealt a severe blow to the worsening relations with Israel, Turkey will put four former Israeli military commanders, including the head of the army, on trial in absentia this week for the 2010 killing of nine Turks on a Gaza-bound aid ship.
Bid On Malala’s Life: Alleged Gunman’s Sister Apologizes For What Her Brother Did
The sister of a man suspected of shooting Malala Yousufzai, a 15-year-old Pakistani girl who rose to fame for speaking up against the Taliban, apologized to the victim Sunday in an interview with CNN in Pakistan.
South Korea Shuts Down Nuclear Reactors Due To Unqualified Parts, Warns Of Power Shortages
South Korea shut down two nuclear reactors Monday after it was revealed that some parts had not been properly vetted, a development that could lead to “unprecedented” power shortages.
Looming Nor’easter, Sub-Zero Temperatures Add To US East Coast’s Misery
There seems to be no respite for the people living in the New Jersey and New York coastlines as new challenges loomed for the region a week after Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast.
Egypt’s Coptic Church Chooses Bishop Tawadros As New Pope
Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church, the largest Christian minority in the Middle East, chose Bishop Tawadros as the new pope Sunday in the first election in more than 40 years, news media reported.
Two Cops Die In Helicopter Crash In Atlanta
A police helicopter crashed in Atlanta late Saturday night, killing two police officers, who were searching for a missing nine-year-old child, news agencies reported citing authorities.
Inveterate Bidder? Qatar’s Royal Art Collector Accused Of Multi-Million Debts
A Qatari sheikh who has reportedly spent more than $1.5 billion on his art collection has been accused in a London court of failing to honor a multi-million pound auction purchase and is being compared to an “inveterate gambler” who cannot stop bidding for antiques.
US Solidarity Effort In Okinawa Suffers Setback As Serviceman Assaults Teenager
Japanese authorities have launched a probe into the allegations that a U.S. serviceman assaulted a teenager that stood in violation of a curfew on the U.S. military personnel in Japan and hurt American efforts to reassure solidarity with the Okinawans following the recent incident of rape involving the troops.
Pakistan Delays Decision To Rename Lahore Landmark After Bhagat Singh
Pakistan's decision to rename Lahore’s Shadman Chowk after freedom fighter Bhagat Singh has been put on hold following protests from hardliners like the Jamaat-ud-Dawah and a section of local residents.
Europe’s Oldest Prehistoric Town Found In Bulgaria
Archaeologists in Bulgaria say they have discovered the oldest prehistoric town found to date in Europe.
Cyclone Nilam Makes Landfall; Heavy Rain Continues In South India
Cyclone Nilam spared India’s southern city of Chennai, making a landfall 50-km south at Mamallapuram along the Tamil Nadu coast Wednesday evening.
Cyclone Nilam Expected To Make Landfall In India’s South Eastern Coast Wednesday Evening
Even as the U.S. east coast was recovering from the damage inflicted by Superstorm Sandy, the deep depression which had formed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclone and is expected to cross between coasts of south eastern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh late Wednesday evening.
Japan Nuclear Watchdog Apologizes For Mistakes In Radioactive Fallout Predictions
Japan’s recently established nuclear watchdog released a formal apology Tuesday for errors in its predictions regarding the nuclear fallout based on simulated disasters at six of Japan’s nuclear power plants.
