Uganda Landslide Buries Houses, Death Toll Continues To Rise
A landslide has struck three villages and killed at least 18 people in Budada, an eastern district of Uganda.
Exile Island: US Military and UK Govt. Suppress Refugees? Claims To Chagos Archipelago
During the 1960s, the US and the UK cooperated on a plan to clear a remote archipelago for military use. The exiled islanders are still fighting for their right to go back home.
Zimbabwe Politicians Get Circumcised To Fight HIV, But Some Still Distrust The Knife
A group of Zimbabwe politicians got circumcised in Harare on Friday as part of a public campaign to fight HIV, but not all MPs support the practice.
At Least 47 Migrants Found Dead After Boat Capsizes In Lake Malawi
Dozens of men, women and children from Ethiopia died in the cold waters of Lake Malawi on Monday night. They were on an overcrowded boat with 60 passengers onboard. All are feared dead, and 47 bodies have been found so far.
Romanian Politics Shaken By Ex-Prime Minister Nastase's Suicide Attempt
On Thursday evening, Adrian Nastase, the former prime minster of Romania, tried to kill himself as police entered his home to arrest him.
Mysterious Explosive Material Intercepted En Route To Swedish Nuclear Plant
On Wednesday, sniffer dogs helped authorities to discover an explosive substance attached to truck that was entering Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden.
Who Ruined Rio+20? Sustainable Growth Summit Disappoints The World
The United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, a two-day meeting of more than 115 political leaders from around the world, is turning out to be a major bust.
Kuwait Dissolves Parliament: Coup For Emir, Or Dangerous Shake-Up?
Kuwait's constitutional court has ruled that the current parliament would be dissolved and the previous, pro-dynasty parliament reinstated.
World's Richest Woman Stakes Claims On Australian Newspapers, Editors Fight Back
The world's richest woman is poised to take control of Fairfax Media, one of Australia's oldest and most-respected publishing companies.
Man Beheaded For Sorcery, Witchcraft In Saudi Arabia
On Tuesday, Muree bin Ali Issa al-Asiri was beheaded in Saudi Arabia on charges of witchcraft and sorcery.
Mugabe And The Deadly Motorcade: How Zimbabwe?s Potholes Became A Serious Problem
For the third time in a mere two weeks, the motorcade of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has been involved in a fatal accident. Who is to blame?
Ahmadinejad Goes To Rio: Ahead Of Summit, Iran Makes And Breaks Ties In Latin America
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is headed for the sunny beaches of Ipanema, and many Brazilians are less than thrilled.
Syria: At Least 79 Dead On Monday As Violence Surges In Several Towns
Monday reports indicate that violence has once again surged in Syria, following the Saturday suspension of the United Nations monitoring mission due to unsafe conditions.
British Insurance Company Could Foil Russia's Helicopter Shipment To Syria
The Russian cargo ship MV Alaed, which is allegedly en route to Syria with helicopters and other munitions, may have to change course now that British marine insurance company has withdrawn its coverage.
Mexico Cancels Spanish Firm's Resort Plan In Baja Ahead Of G-20 Summit
In a victory for environmentalists, Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Friday canceled the construction of a planned resort in Baja California.
Selling The Farm: Human Rights And The Real Price Of Progress In Ethiopia
A new report shows that the Ethiopian government, caught up in an ambitious, nationwide agricultural overhaul, is facilitating the mistreatment and forced relocation of small-scale farmers in Omo Valley.
Liu Yang To Become China's First Woman In Space
On Saturday, China will send a female astronaut into space for the first time.
Yemeni Army Drives Al-Qaida Out Of Shaqra In Third Victory This Week
The Yemeni army on Friday recaptured Shaqra, al-Qaida's last stronghold in the southern province of Abyan. This marks a major advance in the country's fight against violent extremism on its soil.
Aung San Suu Kyi In Oslo To Accept Nobel Peace Prize
Aung San Suu Kyi has arrived in Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize, which she was awarded over 20 years ago.
Tunisia Still Has Arab Spring In Its Step Despite Religious Protests, Violence
Even following this week's violence over blasphemous art, Tunisians remain fairly optimistic about their country's progress.
Journalist Found Murdered In Veracruz Amid Mexico's Worsening Cartel Violence
Journalist Víctor Manuel Baez Chino has been killed in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
David Cameron Vows 'No Negotiation' On Falkland Islands Dispute With Argentina
British Prime Minister David Cameron had strong words for Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner on Thursday regarding the Falkland Islands.
Migrant Worker Rights In Qatar: The Deciding Goal For World Cup 2022
Though the FIFA World Cup 2022 is still a decade away, it has lately generated increased concerns over Qatar's policies on migrant workers.
German Turk Arrested For Nairobi Bomb Attack, Al Shabaab Link Suspected
Tanzanian officials have arrested a German national for his suspected involvement in a bomb attack in Nairobi last month.
Le Bon Voyage - How Haitian Migrants Help Their Nation's Recovery
Not every Haitian immigrant to the United States completes the dangerous journey to get there, but those who do can have a surprising effect on the quality of life upon the island of their birth.
Another Hawk Down: What George Saitoti?s Death Means for Kenya
The helicopter crash that killed Kenyan Security Minister George Saitoti on Sunday morning was a foggy event in more ways than one.
Russian Officials Search Opposition Leaders? Homes Ahead Of Major Protest
On Monday, Russian investigators searched the homes of several high-profile opposition leaders in Moscow. The searches, which came the day before a major protest that had been planned for Tuesday, may incite the opposition even more and lead to a larger turnout.
Is Le Pen Mightier? France?s Right Wing Takes On Parliamentary Elections
French voters across the country are casting votes for parliamentary representatives. Can Marine Le Pen's National Front Party win some seats for the first time in over 20 years?
NATO Apologizes After Afghanistan Raid Kills Civilians
On Friday, NATO apologized for the civilian deaths that resulted from an air strike in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
The Politics Of Gay Marriage: Why Liberal Denmark Waited 23 Years For Legalization
On Thursday, the government of Denmark approved a law to legalize same-sex marriage. But many are wondering why it took so long?
