Nigeria: Oil, Poverty, and an 'Ungodly Mess'
Thanks to expansive oil fields and a reservoir of millions of barrels of crude, Nigeria is the third-richest country in Africa. But due to corruption, poor wealth distribution, and lack of infrastructure, the nation's people suffer from staggering rates of poverty.
Israel Training Iranian Terrorists for Assassination Plots: Report
Mossad, Israel's elite secret service agency, have been training assassins to kill Iranian nuclear scientists, a new report from NBC News claims.
Mexico Drug War: Zetas Cartel Boss Reveals Mass Graves
Mexican Marines unearthed 15 bodies in two mass graves in Veracruz. Authorities were led to the graves by a suspected member of the Los Zetas cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful and most violent drug gangs.
Maldives Ex-President Awaits His Inevitable Arrest
On Thursday, a court in the Maldives issued an arrest warrant for Mohamed Nasheed, the man who was president of the country just two days prior.
US-Japan Begins to Cut Back American Military Presence in Okinawa
Japan and the United States have renewed a plan to move American troops away from Okinawa.
Egypt Shrugs off Possible Aid Cuts in NGO Case
Unfazed by the U.S.' threat to cut aid, Egypt determined to continue its investigation into foreign non-governmental organizations and pro-democracy groups.
Sudan Inaugurates New Darfur Regional Government
The Darfur Regional Authority was inaugurated in Sudan on Wednesday. The new regional body will be responsible for governing Darfur, as well as promoting reconciliation, peace, reconstruction and for distributing compensation after the nine-year conflict in the area.
Iran's War Talk: 'An American Attack on Iran Would be Suicidal'
Iran issued a verbal warning to the United States on Wednesday, claiming that the country has the military capabilities to attack American forces around the globe.
Porn Scandal in Indian State Assembly Shocks Country
Three government ministers from one of India's conservative political parties resigned on Wednesday after they were caught watching pornography on a cell phone during a session of the Karnataka state assembly.
Assad Agrees to Russia's Bid to End Violence
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad promised to stop the bloodshed that has engulfed his country for the past 11 months. Assad reached an agreement with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who was in Damascus on Tuesday.
Berlusconi Gets Court Date in Wiretapping Case
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is facing another trial and another scandal.
Syrian Diplomats Expelled from Persian Gulf Amidst Rising Violence
The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) recalled their Syrian ambassadors on Tuesday after violence against protestors in the country escalated yet again.
Kidnapped Chinese Workers Released in Sudan
The 29 Chinese workers captured in Sudan last month were released on Tuesday.
Russia FM in Syria to Discuss Rising Violence
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Damascus for talks with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday.
Philippines Earthquake 2012: 43 Dead After Nation Shaken Yet Again
Dozens of people are missing and at least 43 dead after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines on Monday.
Josefina Vazquez Mota Gets Party's Presidential Nod in Mexico
Josefina Vázquez Mota has been selected to represent the ruling National Action Party (PAN) in Mexico's 2012 presidential elections.
Russia Scolded by France after Syria Veto
After Russia used its veto power to block a United Nations resolution that would officially urge Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down from power, the United States and Western Euriopean nations have blasted Moscow.
Egypt NGO Workers Face Criminal Trials: Will U.S. Cuts its Military Aid?
Egypt, seemingly determined to expel all foreign agencies from the country, is going to prosecute 43 international NGO employees on criminal charges.
Europe's Severe Weather Kills from England to Greece
More than 300 people have died in Europe as the result of a severe and long-lasting cold spell, and tens of thousands of people across the continent have been left without power or been cut off from supplies.
Last Minute Super Bowl Tickets and the Strange, Lucrative Online Market
For fans attending the game is a once in a lifetime experience, and a ticket is worth any price. This year's match-up between the New England Patriots and New York Giants is already a gold mine for the NFL and for the individuals who sell tickets online, with prices peaking at $15,000 for a single ticket.
Somalia Famine is 'Over,' But Millions Still in Danger
The famine is Somalia is officially over, the United Nations said on Friday.
Egypt Soccer Riots and Protests Bleed into Friday
Wednesday's soccer riot in Egypt has was the fuel for the latest round of protests against the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
Cold Spell Freezes Europe: Dozens Dead Across the Continent
Europe has been struck by one of the worst cold spells in year. Massive amounts of snow have fallen across the continent this week, causing flight cancellations and transportation delays.
Egypt Soccer Riot: Video and Photos
On Thursday, a riot broke out at a stadium in Port Said, Egypt following a soccer match between rivals Al-Masry and Al-Ahly. The home team, Al-Masry, earned a surprising 3-1 victory over Al-Ahly, the top team in Egypt's top professional league.
Egypt Soccer Riot: Is the Government to Blame for the Tragedy?
Seventy-four people were killed during riots following a soccer match in Egypt on Wednesday night, and furious Egyptians have again turned their anger to the ruling Supreme Council of the armed forces.
Facebook IPO: Top 10 Countries with Most Facebook Users
Facebook filed for its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, a monumental step in the short history of the company that has helped change the face of the Internet in just eight years. With 845 million users, Facebook is a global phenomenon. But which countries use it most?
Super Bowl 2012 Ticket Prices: Willing to Pay 15 Times Face Value?
Tickets to the 2012 Super Bowl sold through online marketplaces have gone for as high $15,000 and as little as $2,000. The price varies wildly by seat location in that stadium, but die hard fans are willing to shell out thousands for even the worst seats.
Boko Haram Spokesman Arrested in Nigeria Morning Raid: Report
Boko Haram spokesperson Abu Qaqa was arrested by Nigeria's secret service during an early morning raid on Wednesday.
Egypt Soccer Riot: 'This is Not Football. This is a War' [Video]
At least 73 people were killed on Wednesday after rival fans of two Egyptian soccer teams rushed the field after a game.
Francois Hollande Hit by Flour Bomb and 6 Other Political Pranks [VIDEOS]
Francois Hollande, the likely Socialist Party candidate in France's presidential elections, was hit in the face by flour during a speech in Paris on Wednesday. He joins a list of other great leaders who have been the victim of political pranks