Rights Group: Hamas in Gaza, Stop Torturing Your Own People
Human Rights Watch released a report Wednesday alleging various human rights abuses by Hamas against Palestinians living in the Gaza strip.
Hezbollah In Syria: Fighting On The Wrong Side Of History
Hezbollah has repeatedly denied involvement in Syria's conflict, but the death of a Hezbollah leader near Aleppo contradicts this.
John Deere Advertises 150 Jobs In Madrid; 15,000 Show Up
A branch of John Deere advertised 150 jobs available, with an application deadline of Monday. 15,000 people applied.
Iran Threatens To Enrich Uranium To 60%, Getting Awfully Close to Bibi’s Red Line
Iran has threatened to enrich uranium up to 60 percent if current talks with several Western heavyweights fail.
Number Of Syrian Refugees Hits 300,000 As Assad Visits Aleppo: UN
The number of Syrian refugees fleeing Syria has tripled to 300,000 since June, the U.N. announced, as Assad visited Aleppo and ordered more troops into battle.
Anti-Islam Dutch Politician’s Australian Tour Delayed
Far-right anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders has postponed a speaking tour in Australia due to suspected deliberate delays in obtaining a visa.
Ahmadinejad’s Photographer Defects To US During UN Trip
An Iranian photographer and cameraman who was part of Ahmadinejad's entourage at the U.N. has defected and applied for asylum in the U.S.
Jacob Zuma’s Home Upgrade Latest Embarrassing Chapter In Sordid Career
Zuma is trying to get away with using nearly $25 million in taxpayer money to upgrade his house. This raised a few eyebrows.
NATO Resumes Afghan Missions After Suspension Over Insurgent Attacks
NATO has resumed its partnered missions with Afghan Security Forces, following a suspension of operations due to insider attacks.
Russia Bans 'Innocence Of Muslims' Film, May Shut Down YouTube
A Russian court approved the banning of the film "Innocence of Muslims" Monday - a move that may lead to a YouTube shutdown in the country.
Iranian Diplomat Attacked By UN Protestors, Rescued By NYPD
An Iranian diplomat was surrounded and verbally assaulted by anti-Ahmadinejad protesters on Wednesday outside the U.N. He was not hurt.
The Bomb: Twitter Wonders What Netanyahu Was Doing With That Diagram
Israeli PM Netanyahu brought a simple drawing of a bomb into the U.N. chambers Thursday, sparking a small twitter kerfluffle.
Syrian Refugees Will Number 700,000 By Year's End: UN
A new estimate from the UN says there may be as many as 700,000 Syrian refugees displaced to neighboring countries by 2012's end.
Ahmadinejad To The UN: We Need A New World Order
Noted anti-Semitic Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad gave a speech to the U.N. on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year.
Most Mexican Prisons Are 'Self-Governed': Report
A new report from the Nation Commission on Human Rights in Mexico says 60 percent of Mexico's prisons are run by gangs, not the guards.
Iran Fires Test Missiles During US Naval Drills
Iran's news agency reported the successful testing of four missiles during and near a U.S. Navy exercise in the Persian Gulf.
'The Future Must Be Defined By Chris Stevens, Not By His Attackers': Obama At The UN On Syria, Iran And 'Innocence Of Muslims'
Addressing the U.N., President Obama touched on Syria, Iran's nukes and the "crude and disgusting" film "Innocence of Muslims."
One-Third Of World's Population Using Internet, Developing Nations Showing Biggest Gains
It's getting ever easier to access the Internet, the UN finds, and that growth could greatly help developing countries.
No Nukes: UN Reaffirms Test Ban Treaty 50 Years Afer Cuban Missile Crisis
The head of the U.N.'s Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization spoke to reporters about preventing another Cuban Missile Crisis.
Egypt Court Sentences 14 Militants To Death For 2011 Attacks In Sinai
An Egyptian court on Monday upheld the sentence on 14 militants for the deaths of 13 people in the attacks that happened in the Sinai desert in 2011.
UN General Assembly Features Speeches By Global Political Superstars
Obama, Ahmedinejad, Morsi, Netanyahu and Abbas are all slated to address the U.N. General Assembly this week during the general debate.
Romney's Comeback Time: It All Comes Down To The Debates
Mitt Romney has had a tough week, but he could close gap between Barack Obama and himself by doing well in U.S. presidential debates.
Iran: US Visas Denied, Nuclear Program Machine Parts Sabotaged
Iran accused German manufacturer Siemens of sabotaging and booby-trapping parts purchased for its uranium enrichment program.
Two Men Arrested For Stealing Checks From Obama Campaign Offices
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary that occurred near President Obama's re-election campaign headquarters in Chicago. A third man is still wanted.
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets With Ban Ki-Moon, College Students In New York
Aung San Suu Kyi was in New York on Saturday, where she met with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.
Man Jumps Into Tiger Den At Bronx Zoo, Predictably Gets Rather Badly Hurt
A man jumped into the tiger exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in what may have been a suicide attempt.
Celebrities And Leaders To Gather For 2012 Clinton Global Initiative In New York
The Clinton Global Initiative will arrive in New York next week with celebrities, great thinkers and world leaders who will collectively try to solve the world's problems.
Israel Defense Forces Thwarts Potential Terrorist Attack On Egyptian Border
Israel Defense Forces have thwarted a potential large-scale terrorist attack along the border with Egypt, killing three terrorists.
Assad Tells Egyptian Magazine Syrian Rebels Cannot Win Conflict
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey have been fomenting violence and serving Western interests.
Unesco Condemns Slayings of Journalists In Philippines, Cambodia
UNESCO and Reporters Without Borders condemned the deaths of two journalists in Cambodia and the Philippines, both killed in early September, and called for investigations into their deaths.