US Begs Palestinians to Procrastinate On Statehood Bid, Gets No For An Answer
The U.S. is pushing for Palestine to delay a U.N. vote on statehood until after the November presidential elections. Palestinian officials say they will not cooperate.
Today In Long Shots: Nairobi Casts Bid for 2024 Olympics
Kenya has thrown in a bid, along with Egypt and South Africa, to be the first African nation to host the Olympics in 2024. But the Kenyan economy might not be able to handle the financial burden.
Georgia On His Mind: Bidzina Ivanishvili, Billonaire Challenger in October Election, Wants To Shake Things Up
Bidzina Ivanishvili, a Georgian billionaire who hopes to take Parliament in the upcoming elections, could breath fresh life into the burgeoning Georgian democracy. That is, if the ruling party will let him.
Will-They Won’t-They Over Iran’s Nuclear Weapons: The Intelligence War Escalates
A new report from Haaretz claims Iran may be even closer than previously thought to getting the bomb. But other sources aren't so sure.
Palestinian Statehood Bid, Israeli Counter-Threats Set Up New Clash
As the U.N. General Assembly session in September approaches, Israel is flexing its muscles against a Palestinian bid for statehood, but such a move could only spell trouble for both sides.
Despite Wayward Fishermen, Sri Lanka and China Remain Close As India Gets Nervous
Sri Lanka and China remain friendly, despite an incident involving some stray fishermen. India watches closely as its southern neighbor and its big rival to the north get ever closer.
Jesuit Priest Exiled From Syria Says Assad’s 'Puppet State' Will Soon Fall
Jesuit priest Paolo Dall'Oglio, who spent the last 30 years in Syria and was recently exiled, said the country still very much needs the U.N.'s help to find a peaceful solution, but the end of Bashar al-Assad's days as president is near.
Israeli Knesset Speaker Danny Danon Has Fighting Words for the Palestinian Authority
The Israeli Knesset Speaker has declared that if the Palestinian Authority moves forward with its bid for statehood, Israel will annex parts of the West Bank.
Days Affer Clinton Visit, Sudan and South Sudan Reach Oil Deal
The U.N. today announced the Sudan and South Sudan have reached a The announcement comes just days after Secretary Clinton's talks with the leaders of the two countries, urging them toward a consensus on the issue.
France Seizes Mansion Belonging To Equatorial Guinea Leader's Son In Corruption Probe
The French government has seized the mansion and several other assets belonging to the son of Equatorial Guinea's ruler on charges of money laundering.
Hilary Clinton In Africa: Urges Sudans To Establish Peace; Blasts Chinese Intervention
Secretary Hillary Clinton is in South Sudan today, and met with the presidents of Sudan and South Sudan to spur them towards a compromise in light of the escalating violence.
Kofi Annan Out As Syria Envoy, Cites Security Council 'Finger-Pointing' As One Reason
Kofi Annan's decision to resign as UN-Arab League joint special envoy to Syria has thrown the violence and lack of diplomatic solution into sharp relief.
US Passes New Iran Sanctions, Israel Doubts They Will Change Anything
The U.S. Congress passed new sanctions against Iran's oil and nuclear program on Wednesday evening, but Israeli officials remain unconvinced that the sanctions will have the desired effect.
Egyptian President's Conciliatory Letter To Israel A Fake - Or Is It?
A spokesman for Egyptian President Morsi said a letter supposedly sent to Israeli President Peres was fake and reports of it were "slander."
Clinton Travels To Africa, But It's China On Her Mind
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Africa for ten days, meeting with leaders over concerns about terrorism and security, and China's growing economic hold over the continent.
Car Bombs In Baghdad Kill At Least 15
Two car bombs killed at least 19 people today in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood.
Egypt President Promises To Exert 'Best Efforts' For Peace With Israel
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy today sent a letter for Israeli President Shimon Peres pledging his support to the Mid-East peace process and to the '79 treaty with Israel.
