Third Time Wasn’t The Charm: John Kerry Returns To The Middle East For A Fourth Go-Round
The U.S. Secretary of State will attempt to initiate a solution for both the Syrian and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts -- for the fourth time.
Bangladesh Factory Still Making US Products Despite Wal-Mart Red Listing
A Bangladeshi garment factory is continuing to produce Wrangler shirts despite being banned by Wal-Mart, according to a Reuters report.
Myanmar President Thein Sein Makes First Visit Of Burmese Official To US Since 1966
Former Burmese junta leader Thein Sein is now a democratic friend of the U.S., but critical voices on human rights persist.
Drones: Which Countries Have Them For Surveillance And Military Operations? (MAP)
The U.S. has by far the greatest variety of military drones in the world. Check out the other 59 countries that also possess military drones.
Syria Update: Assad Using Torture Chambers, Russia Sends Anti-Plane Missiles To Syria, UN Pushes Peace Talks
The death toll in Syria is now above 80,000 and the number of refugees stands at 1.5 million, according to U.N. estimates.
Israel Update: U.S. CIA Chief Makes Unannounced Visit, Fatah Endorses One-State Solution, UN Agency Denies It Supports Wiping Israel Off The Map
CIA Director John Brennan is in Israel following a letter from Fatah officials which declared their support for a one-state solution.
Erdogan To Visit Gaza, Reaffirms With Obama Commitment to Ousting Assad
Despite pressure from the U.S. to skip it, Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed his decision to visit Gaza.
Saudi Arabia Condemns Twitter Users To Hell, And Happy Thursday To You Too, Internet
In Saudi Arabia's ongoing war on social media, an official warned Twitter users that they have "lost this world."
Nakba Day: Commemorations In Lebanon, Tel Aviv, Clashes In The West Bank
Yom Al-Nakba, or Day of the Catastrophe, is a commemoration of the day when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were forced out of their homes.
The State Department Creates A “Mobile Application” For Learning The American English Good
A new app, simply titled "American English," is available for download on any phone that runs Java or Android.
Back In The USSR: Before Ryan Fogle, Other US And Russian Spies
Ryan Fogle, who was apprehended Tuesday morning, is the latest high-profile case involving Russia and spies in the post Cold-War era.
Undercover American CIA Agent Detained In Moscow Attempting To Recruit Russian Intelligence Officer
Russian authorities have detained a man working at the Moscow U.S. Embassy for allegedly attempting to recruit a Russian intelligence officer.
Hungry? How About A Nice Juicy Cicada? UN Says We Should All Eat More Insects
The Food and Agriculture Organization says that for environmental and health purposes, people should eat bugs.
Bangladesh: With Death Toll From Factory Collapse Now At 1,127; H&M Signs Factory Safety Agreement; Government Will Raise Minimum Wage
The Bangladeshi government said Monday the April 24 garment factory collapse near the capital Dhaka has killed an estimated 1,100 people.
Flew The Coop: Muslim Brotherhood Official Helmy El-Gazzar A No-Show For Scheduled Appearance In D.C.
The Muslim Brotherhood may have forced Helmy El-Gazzar to cancel his address.
Pakistan’s Elections: Unprecedented, Unpredictable, And Possibly Deadly
Saturday will mark the first time in Pakistan's history that a civilian government has completed a full term in office.
Ultra-Orthodox Plan Protest Over Women Praying At Western Wall Wearing Traditional Prayer Shawls
Women of the Wall, a group supporting religious and gender equality, won a huge court battle in Jerusalem. Ultra-religious sects are not pleased.
Prince Harry Of England In The US Visiting D.C., Colorado, New York, And Sandy-Ravaged New Jersey
Prince Harry of England is currently gracing the former colonies with his presence and will be doing so for the next seven days.
912 Now Dead In Bangladesh; 8 Others Killed In Fire In Different Factory
More bodies were pulled out of the rubble Thursday night in Bangladesh, and eight others were killed in another factory fire on Thursday.
Queen Elizabeth Officially Opens New Session Of UK Parliament [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
The official opening of parliament featured high pomp and circumstance, as well as police looking for Guy Fawkes wannabes.
Bangladesh Death Toll Tops 800, 18 Garment Factories Shut Down
Also, a Bangladeshi minister said 18 other garment factories would be shut down due to safety concerns.
Diamonds In The Glove: 31 People Arrested After $50 Million Belgium Diamond Theft
The Belgian prosecutor's office announced Wednesday that 31 people have been arrested in connection with a huge diamond heist in February.
Turkey Unprepared To Deal With Huge Influx Of Syrian Refugees: NGO
Turkey has one of the highest numbers of Syrian refugees, but the government may not have a sustainable plan for them.
What Was Israel Bombing? Iranian Fateh-110 Missiles That Can Hit Tel Aviv
Fateh-110s are short-range ballistic missiles that, experts say, if fired from southern Lebanon, could easily reach Tel Aviv.
Bangladesh Building Collapse: Owner Arrested, May Be Charged With Murder, Death Toll Now More Than 600
The owner of the building in Bangladesh that collapsed is in police custody and may be charged with murder.
5 Americans Killed In Afghanistan: NATO
April was the deadliest month in Afghanistan, and so far this year close to 50 NATO soldiers have been killed.
Israel Strikes Inside Syria, Targeting Missiles Headed For Hezbollah: Officials
The Israeli Air Force struck several targets in Syria on Thursday night. No chemical weapon stockpiles were hit.
Obama In Mexico To Strengthen Trade Ties
Trade, drug trade, and immigration will all be discussed, but some topics will be discussed more openly than others.
May Day: Still Somewhat Of A Big Deal In Certain Parts Of The World
May 1, May Day, or various permutations of Laborer's/Workers' Day, is taken seriously in a few parts of the world.
Italy’s New Foreign Minister, Emma Bonino, Has Been Pushing For A New EU Country For Over A Decade: Israel
Israel never applied for European Union membership, but Emma Bonino still wants it in the club.
