South Africa Unveils A High-Tech Superman For Endangered Rhinos
South Africa unveils a strange new surveillance craft to monitor the poachers driving the rhino population to extinction.
Al-Qaeda Terror Cells Move To Africa, Dig In, Branch Out
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, or AQIM, is putting down roots in Africa by way of Mali and branching out into Libya, Nigeria, Somalia and beyond.
Russia And Turkey Discuss Syria, Trade And Chekhov’s Loaded Gun
Meeting with Turkey's Erdogan on Monday, Russia's Putin draws on Chekhov to explain why he still opposes Patriot missiles near Syria.
Syrian Internet Still Down, Experts Say Regime Is Behind The Blackout
As Syria's Internet shutdown hinders rebel communication, experts say it is almost certainly the work of the regime.
After Palestinian Victory At UN, Israel Bites Back With Settlement Plan For 3,000 Homes
One day after Palestine's UN victory, the Israeli government has approved plans for new settlement construction in the West Bank.
World AIDS Day 2012: In Uganda, Cautious Hope In The Aftermath Of Africa’s Great Success Story
Uganda was once Africa's greatest success story in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but a recent rise in infections calls for a new plan.
Big-Game Hunters In Botswana Will Have To Shoot With Cameras, Not Guns
Officials in Botswana have announced a 2014 ban on big-game hunting in an effort to preserve wildlife species.
Egypt's Draft Constitution Imposes President Term Limits, Invokes Islamist Law, Protects Free Press
Egyptian lawmakers rushed to approve a constitution full of Islamist clauses, tempered by protections like presidential term limits and a free press.
Siliana Protests Prove That Tunisia’s Biggest Problems Didn’t Disappear With Ben Ali
Demonstrators in the Tunisian town of Siliana are protesting unemployment as Ennahda struggles to align itself.
UN Morning Schedule For The International Day Of Solidarity With The Palestinian People
Before the pivotal UN vote on Palestinian statehood, speakers are scheduled to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Peace Imperiled In Sierra Leone As Opposition Party Disputes Election, Calls Boycott
The main opposition party in war-torn Sierra Leone has called for a political boycott, casting a cloud over President Koroma's re-election.
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Promise To Withdraw From Goma, Something Easier Said Than Done
A leader of the DR Congo rebel group M23 said they would withdraw from Goma this week, but we've have heard that before.
Egypt Sentences Christians To Death For Insulting Islam, Charges US Pastor Terry Jones
A Cairo court sentenced seven Egyptians to death in absentia over the 'Innocence of Muslims' video, and charged U.S. Pastor Terry Jones.
As France’s UMP Party Crumbles, Sarkozy Saves The Day
France's main opposition party is splitting down the middle, and Nicolas Sarkozy may be the only one who can put it back together again.
After Hinting At Withdrawal From Goma, M23 Rebels In DR Congo Stand Their Ground
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have not left Goma, despite earlier reports from Uganda that they might.
In Global Education Rankings, Asian Tigers Nip At Finland’s Heels
A new report, "The Learning Curve," ranks Finland the best educational performer on Earth -- and four Asian countries are the runners up.
For South Africa’s Ruling ANC Party, Winning Votes Is The Easy Part
South Africa is gearing up for an African National Congress (ANC) conference in Mangaung that may not amount to many changes -- for now.
Nigerian Prison Attack Raises Insurgency Concerns, Embarrassing Government
Gunmen raided a prison outside Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja on Monday, killing two guards and freeing about 30 prisoners.
Don’t Judge Me! Egypt’s President Morsi Meets With Angry Judiciary After Power Grab
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is at odds with high-level judges after issuing a controversial decree that critics have called a power grab.
Rebels In The Congo Threaten To Spark Another Cataclysmic War In The Heart Of Africa
The M23 insurgency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could turn into another major war if international diplomats drag their feet.
Another Benghazi Attack, This Time Targeting Libyan Security Official
Gunmen in Benghazi assassinated Libyan Security Director Faraj al-Dursi on Tuesday.
In Poland, A New Breivik-Style Bomb Plot Hints At Growing Extremism In Europe
A Polish far-right extremist plotted to blow up the Warsaw parliament building but was foiled by officials this month.
Gaza Truce Announced In Cairo, Then Denied: Is Egypt Jumping The Gun?
Keen to broker a truce between Hamas and Israel, Egypt is making some bold proclamations on the prospect of peace.
Syria’s New National Coalition Gains Friends In UK, Makes Enemies In Aleppo
The new Syrian opposition coalition secured formal British recognition this week, but was rejected by a group of Syrian rebel militias on the ground in Aleppo.
In Kenya, Rioters Target Their Somali Neighbors Following Terrorist Attacks
Kenyans are increasingly turning against their Somali compatriots as terrorism drives a wedge between communities.
France's UMP Party Leans Right, Elects Jean-François Copé As New Leader
In France, election results show Jean-François Copé has defeated François Fillon to lead the Union for a Popular Movement, or UMP.
Defection Déjà Vu: M23 Rebels Advance On Goma After DR Congo Refuses To Negotiate
The rebel group M23 launched an offensive against Goma, where DR Congo troops and U.N. peacekeepers are mounting a resistance.
Deadly Ebola, Central Africa's Recurring Menace, Hits Uganda Again
A sudden outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda this week has sounded alarm bells in Central Africa.
Diplomats Hint At European Union Military Intervention In Mali
The European Union may send troops to Mali to train solders ahead of an African-led military offensive against insurgents.
As Cambodians Cry For Justice, Obama Must Decide How To Execute The Asian Pivot
Eight Cambodians were arrested for sending an SOS to Obama ahead of the Asean summit. Will the United States respond to their plea?
