Assange’s Alleged Rape Of Two Women “Not A Crime In Latin America”: Ecuadorean Leader
Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa said that the accusations of rape against Julian Assange would not be a crime in most of the world.
Israeli Muppet New Spokesman For Israel’s Potential War on Iran
An Israeli muppet is on the cover of a pamphlet that is being distributed throughout Israel that tells families how to prepare for an air raid.
Stirrings Of Hope: Nigeria Starts ‘Back-Channel’ Talks With Boko Haram Insurgents
The Nigerian government has announced 'back-channel' talks with terrorist group Boko Haram, but whether this will actually accomplish anything remains to be seen.
Non-Aligned Movement Members To Meet In Iran: Searching For Lost Clout?
The Non-Aligned Movement will be meeting in Tehran next week. But who they are, and what they might be doing at the summit, is and will most likely be of little consequence.
US Drones Kill 15 In Pakistan
Fifteen people are dead in a U.S. drone strike in an area of Pakistan known to be active with terrorist groups.
If Israel Attacked, Iranian Jews In The U.S. Have No Doubt: Choose Israel
Despite the tensions between Iran and Israel and confusion in the Persian Jewish community, many Persian Jews say they support Israel attacking Iran.
Robert Mugabe's Party Delays Referendum Vote To Delay Presidential Election
The Zimbabwean President's party is stalling a constitutional referendum out of fears that they may lose the next election.
UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon, North Korean Leader Kim-Jong Un To Attend Non-Aligned Summit in Iran
The UN announced today that Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Kim-Jong Un will attend the 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Iran at the end of August.
Japanese Female Journalist Mika Yamamoto Killed In Syria
A Japanese journalist was killed in Aleppo on Tuesday. She is the fourth journalist to have died in the violence in Syria since the beginning of the year.
Chemical Weapon In Syria Would Be A 'Red Line' For The US, Says Obama
The White House today said that the US would spring to action in Syria if Assad uses chemical weapons.
Today In Political Musical Chairs: South America Supports Ecuador, Disses Britain Over Assange?s Extradition
The Union of South American Nations released a statement supporting the Ecuadorian government against supposed threats from the UK over Julian Assange.
30 Years Later, Egypt Takes Tentative Steps To 'Re-Friend' Iran
Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi will visit Iran at the end of August, the first time an Egyptian leader has visited Iran in more than 30 years.
Germany Authorizes Military Domestic Operations In Crisis Situations
For the first time since WWII, Germany has authorized the use of its military within its own borders.
Ecuador Counter-Criticizes UK and Sweden’s Criticism Over Assange Asylum
Vitriol continues to be spewed in the case of Julian Assange, who is still stuck in the UK Ecuadorian embassy.
Even Madonna Can’t Melt a Russian Heart: Court Bans Gay Pride Marches In Moscow For Next Century
Despite a speech from Madonna earlier in August condemning the way the LGBT community in Russia is treated, a Moscow court upheld a ban on gay pride parades in the Russian capital for the next century.
Pas De Surprise: French President Hollande Is No Fan Of Sarkozy
A new book out next week reveals some rather intimate details about Former French President Nicholas Sarkozy.
Tensions Break Anew: Around 18 Dead in New Mining Clashes in South Africa
18 people are dead in new violence at the Lonmin Platinum Mine in South Africa.
It's A Family Matter: Why The Lebanese Are Kidnapping Syrian Nationals
The kidnapping of more than 20 people, all Sunni Muslims, in Lebanon has stirred rumblings of a Syrian-conflict spillover. But the clan responsible for the killings insists it just wants its kinsman back, who was kidnapped by the Syrian Free Army on Monday.
Ancient Enemies Seeking Truce: Russian Patriarch Arrives In Poland In Goodwill Visit
Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill arrived in Poland on Wednesday. His visit is the first visit of a Russian religious leader to Poland, and is intended to bring reconciliation between the two countries.
Russia Warns UN Not To Pull Out Of Syria
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Thursday telling the UN not to pull out of Syria, as a UN departure would have "extremely negative consequences" for Syria. But Russian intentions in this case may not be entirely diplomatic.
Iran Rejects Foreign Aid To Help Earthquake Victims... Or Do They?
The Iranian Interior Minister rejected a US offer of aid to earthquake victims, despite statements to the contrary the day before from the Iranian Vice President and Speaker of Parliament.
Four Suspects Arrested In Germany for Supplying Nuclear Parts To Iran
Four men, one German and three Iranian-Germans, have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of having supplied Iran with key parts for its heavy water reactor.
US Treasury Lifts Sanctions Against Former Syrian PM Riyad Hijab
The US Treasury announced that they are unfreezing the assets of former Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab as a direct result of his defection from Syria. Hijab has been an outspoken opponent of Bashar al-Assad's regime since his resignation and flight to Jordan at the beginning of August.
EU Declares Israeli City Modi’in Not Part Of Israel, May Affect Trade Relations
The EU on Tuesday declared that the Israeli city of Modi'in did not lie fully in Israel; parts of it belong to the West Bank. This could have consequences for Israel's trade with the EU.
With Dichter Quitting Kadima To Join Netanyahu's Team, Is Israel More Likely To Attack Iran Now?
Former Kadima party member and party leader aspirant Avi Dichter has resigned his MK status and taken up with Netanyahu's war-bent government, leaving many to questions what Dichter's motives were for leaving Kadima, and what Netanyahu's and Barak's intentions are for Iran.
Ryan Republican VP Nomination May Not Attract Jewish-American Vote
Mitt Romney's close ties with Benjamin Netanyahu and his trip to Israel were supposed to attract more Jewish-American votes this fall. But Paul Ryan's proposed budget cuts to Social Security and Medicare might push some senior citizen Jewish-American Florida residents back into the Obama column.
Nine Killed During Mining Union Riots In South Africa
A turf war between two rival mining unions in South Africa resulted in the deaths of nine people on Monday, including two policemen.
Tantawi’s Sacking Does Not Mean End Of Mubarak’s Regime For Morsi Or Egypt
Even stripped of his title, Hussein Tantawi and his general cronies on the Security Council of Armed Forces could still cause problems for Morsi and the Egyptian government.
Detenido! : Mexican Drug Cartel Sinalao Arrested in Spain
Spanish police announced they have arrested four members of Mexican drug cartel Sinalao while it was attempting to set up a European foothold in Madrid.
Japan And South Korea Lock Horns Over Islands, China Steers Clear
A visit from the South Korean president to some islands in the Sea of Japan has sparked a small flame war in an ongoing territorial dispute. The big fish in the pool, China, is steering clear of this one, despite its entanglement in island disputes with many other countries in the area.
