Yemeni police block protesters' march on palace
Hundreds of anti-government protesters, inspired by the mass uprising in Egypt, clashed with police blocking them from marching to Yemen's presidential palace in Sanaa on Sunday, witnesses said.
Cuba frees more dissidents
Cuba has released two more political dissidents -- Hector Maseda and Angel Moya – from prison in a deal arranged by the Catholic Church.
After Egypt, protests shift to Algeria
Inspired by Egypt, at least 2,000 protesters broke the barriers set up around the May First Square in the capital city of Algiers on Saturday
Algeria shuts down internet as anti-government protests mount
The authorities in Algeria have shut down internet providers and Facebook accounts amidst mounting anti-government protests and civil unrest.
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President Barack Obama said late Thursday it was not yet clear how Egypt's government is moving to transfer authority, on the same day when Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he would be handing some of his powers to his vice president but would remain in office until September's elections.
EU seeks to reduce dependence on Russian natural gas; seeks out deals with Central Asian nations
The European Union’s (EU) energy commissioner has said that the EU’s new partnerships with Central Asian nations do not pose a threat to Russia’s gas sales to Europe.
Sudan security release opposition spokeswoman
Sudanese security forces briefly held prominent opposition figure Mariam al-Mahdi and other women on Thursday, witnesses said, the latest detentions in a crackdown on anti-government protests.
Facebook opens sales office in Hong Kong
Social networking site Facebook on Tuesday opened shop in Hong Kong to expand its presence in Asia notwithstanding its ban in mainland China.
House blocks extension of three Patriot Act provisions
A bill to extend the life of three provisions of the Patriot Act was defeated at the US House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill was short of 284 votes to pass although it required only two-third majority.
Protests in Egypt enter 15th day; protesters say pay hike to govt staff not enough
Protests demanding an immediate end to Hosni Mubarak’s rule entered the 15th day on Tuesday with protesters pitching their tents in central Cairo’s Tahrir Square and refusing to leave until their demands are met.
Will sexual assault charges cloud WikiLeaks' Nobel run? Or will Assange pull an Al Gore?
Accused of some of the highly stigmatized felonies, will Assange or WikiLeaks still be considered for Nobel Prize? However, Al Gore, who won the 2007 Peace award, did have a similar sexual assualt taint.
Groupon defends Super Bowl Tibet ad
Groupon defends the Tibet ad aired during Super Bowl asserting that it takes all social causes extremely seriously.
Violence, repression remain as Sudan splits
Even as results of a landmark vote show the people of Southern Sudan have decided to form a new nation and international leaders congratulate them, recent reported violent incidents in the North and South indicate that peace in the embattled nation is fragile.
Bush cancelled trip to Europe over fears of protest violence, possible arrest warrant
George W. Bush, the former president of the U.S., cancelled a trip to Switzerland for next weekend due to potential protest demonstrations by human rights groups over the treatment of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay as well as the threat of his arrest
Indonesia human rights in focus amid killing of Muslim sect members
The reportedly video-recorded attacks and killings of 3 members of a Muslim sect in Indonesia on Sunday have prompted the nation's top human rights minister to urge police to take action to hold the attackers responsible.
Multiculturalism has failed: UK PM
Echoing recent comments by German leader Angela Merkel, the British Prime Minister David Cameron has blasted state multiculturalism in a speech held at a security conference in Munich.
China offers Zimbabwe $3 bln for platinum -report
China has offered Zimbabwe $3 billion for vast platinum reserves, a local private newspaper reported on Friday but said the deal was likely to be rejected by the government over its terms.
Special Report: Why South African mining's in decline
For Esther Moloto, the 32-year-old owner of a little house on top of the world's biggest platinum reserves, the sound of progress is falling plaster.
Haiti, pressured, sets revised presidency runoff
Haiti on Thursday heeded foreign pressure and amended the results of its November first-round elections, setting up a presidential run-off excluding a government-backed candidate hit by fraud allegations.
Egypt leaders struggle to end tumult, toll rises
Egypt's government struggled to regain control of an angry nation, inviting Islamist opponents to political talks as protesters demanding the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak battled with his supporters on the streets.
Kuwait may offer citizenship to high-skilled foreign workers
The oil-rich state of Kuwait is considering a proposal to give citizenship to skilled foreign workers and their families as it competes with Dubai for overseas talent.
Global reaction to escalation of violence in Egypt
Here is a collection of reaction to the latest escalation of civil unrest and violence in Egypt from around the world:
Norway MP nominates WikiLeaks for Nobel, hails contribution to Tunisian Revolution
Norway MP, Snorre Valen nominates Julian Assange's whistleblower website WikiLeaks for Noble Prize and hails it for contribution to Tunisian Revolution and the following Arab protests.
Prosecutors widen currency probes: report
Prosecutors assisted by whistleblowers are widening an investigation into whether banks overcharged public pension funds in the United States by tens of millions of dollars for foreign-exchange transactions, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Haiti awaits vote results, Aristide backers protest
Supporters in Haiti of exiled former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide demonstrated for his return on Wednesday as the country nervously waited to hear who would contest the presidency in a March run-off election.
ACLU backs suspended student's right to call teacher 'fat' on Facebook
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) backs California student's right to freedom of speech after Mesa Verde High suspended him for calling teacher fat on Facebook.
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