Greek Journalist On Trial For Exposing Government's Failure To Investigate Tax Evasion
Greek journalist Kostas Vaxevanis is on trial after publishing the Lagarde List of offshore account holders and potential tax evaders.
Injury And Intrigue: Vladimir Putin Suspiciously Absent Amid Rumors Of Ill Health
Russian President Vladimir Putin is injured, but some think his health is more precarious than the Kremlin is letting on.
France Deports Radical Cleric Mohamed Hammami To Tunisia
France deported radical imam Mohamed Hammami back to his home country of Tunisia on Wednesday.
The Islamists' Anniversary: Ten Years Of AKP Rule In Secular Turkey
It has been ten years since the moderately Islamist AKP rose to power in a divided Turkey.
Touchy Subject: Rwandan Opposition Leader Ingabire Jailed For Discussing Ethnic Rifts
Victoire Ingabire, Rwanda's opposition leader, was sentenced to eight years in prison for discussing Hutu-Tutsi rivalries.
Hard Time And Hit Men: Rough Monday For Activists And Artists Around The World
From Vietnam to Somalia, artists critical of the government payed a heavy price on Monday.
The Little Economy That Could: Tanzania's Frugal New Commuter Rail In Dar Es Salaam
The Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam inaugurated a new commuter rail system on Monday, working within a limited budget.
Egypt's Coptic Christians: Governed By Islamists, In Search Of A New Leader
After a vote on Monday, Egypt's Coptic Christians are one step closer to selecting a new pope.
Ukraine Elections Deemed Unfair, But Early Results Show Ruling Party Win
Early election results in Ukraine show the ruling Party of Regions, led by President Yanukovych, poised to take control of the parliament.
Berlusconi Prison Sentence Reduced To One Year, Not Likely To Be Served At All
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had his prison sentence cut to one year on Friday, just hours after he had been sentenced to four years behind bars for tax fraud.
Could Harlem Desir, France's First Black Socialist Party Chief, Become The Next Obama?
Harlem Desir will be the first black man to lead one of France's major political parties. Is he a Socialist Barack Obama?
British Official Says Pre-Emptive Strike On Iran By US Would Be Illegal
The United Kingdom has rebuffed US requests to use British territories for military bases in the case of an offensive against Iran.
Recovering Malala Walks, Talks, But Pakistan Launches No New Offensive Against Taliban
Malala Yousafzai, 15, is able to walk and talk after being shot by Taliban operatives in Pakistan on Oct. 9.
Another Opposition Activist Charged In Russia: Sergei Udaltsov Refuses To Flee
Russian opposition activist Sergei Udaltsov was charged with plotting riots on Friday, and he could face 10 years in prison if convicted.
With Better Trade Regulation, Africa Could Feed Itself: World Bank
According to a new report from the World Bank, easing trade restrictions could be the key to fixing Africa's low agricultural productivity.
US Crosses Kremlin, Expressing Concern Over Russian Activist's Torture Allegations
The United States criticized Russian security officials for their treatment of Leonid Razvozzhayev, an allegedly tortured opposition activist.
African Union Seeks Western Funds To Combat Mali Insurgency
The African Union is drafting a plan for a military offensive to oust extremist militants from Mali, with funding from the West.
Right-Wing Parties Join Forces Ahead Of Israeli Election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an alliance between his Likud party and Avigdor Lieberman's ultra-nationalist Israel Beiteinu bloc.
German Roma Holocaust Victims Memorialized, But Discrimination Persists
Germany at last is honoring the Roma victims of the Holocaust, but today's Roma still live in poverty and exclusion all over Europe.
Israel-Palestine Peace Talks Can Still Proceed After UN Status Upgrade: Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he would negotiate with Israel if the UN recognized non-member state status.
France Sending Drones To Mali, Europe Pledging Support Against Extremists
With France sending drones and other Western powers pledging support, an offensive against extremists in Mali is gearing up.
US Ally Qatar Goes Rogue, ‘Hugging Hamas’ And Pledging Aid
The emir of Qatar became the first head of state to visit Hamas-controlled Gaza on Tuesday, even though Gulf state is an ally of the West.
Amid Bloodshed In Syria, UN Envoy Brahimi’s Quiet Peace Plan
Lakhdar Brahimi, the U.N. special envoy to Syria, is keeping quiet about his developing peace plan as the Eid al-Adha cease-fire approaches.
Bad Memories, Bold Military Urge Restraint Amid Lebanese Violence
A determined military is increasingly desperate to stop Syrian violence from destabilizing Lebanon.
Italy: Scientists Jailed For Failing To Predict 2009 L'Aquila Earthquake
Seven officials were found guilty of multiple manslaughter for failing to predict an earthquake that killed hundreds of people in Italy in 2009.
The Lonely Kingdom: In Jordan, Militancy Threatens Decades Of Stability
A foiled terrorist plot in Amman, Jordan could be a sign that regional turmoil is compromising stability in the kingdom.
Photos, Letter From Fidel Castro: A New Attempt To Dispel Ill-Health Rumors
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro published an article on Monday to dispel rumors that he is in on his deathbed.
Karl Lagerfeld, At It Again, Calls French President Hollande An 'Imbecile'
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld sharply criticized the economic policies of French President Francois Hollande on Friday.
Saudi Arabia Crawls Forward: Women Can Now Serve On Religious Police Force
Women in Saudi Arabia will now be allowed to serve as officers in the mutawa, or a moral and religious police force.
Car Bomb In Beirut, Lebanon Suggests Spillover From Syrian Conflict
A car bomb in Beirut, Lebanon, killed at least eight on Friday, sparking fears of increased spillover from Syria.
