John Kerry Objects to Israel Legalizing Four Outposts in the West Bank
Not likely to help potential peace negotiations
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British Conservatives Rebelling Against Cameron Over Gay Marriage
Some Conservative Members of Parliament may introduce an amendment extending civil partnerships to heterosexual couples, thereby delaying a bill that would legalize gay marriage
Rate of Smartphone Ownership in New Zealand Doubles in One Year
Tablet ownership almost tripled
US, EU, and China Reportedly in Talks To End Solar Energy Dispute
Tensions regarding the issue have been on the rise recently
EU Trying To Rebuild Malian Army
Hoping to prepare the Malians to provide for their own security
Hungarian Prime Minister Warns the Germans Not To Send in Tanks
A not very well disguised WWII reference made in response to German criticisms of the Hungarian government
Ugandan Police Raid Offices of at Least Two Newspapers
Looks like someone didn't like reports that the president is preparing for his son to succeed him
Former Guatemalan Dictator's Genocide Conviction and Prison Sentence Overturned
Voided by the Constitutional Court
Nigerian Military Says it Has Captured Hundreds of Islamic Militants
Thousands of troops were deployed to fight Boko Haram
Japanese Government Panel Warns of Public Debt
Says there is "no guarantee" that domestic investors will continue to fund the public debt of the world's third biggest economy
Israeli and Syrian Forces Shoot at Each Other in the Golan Heights
First time the Syrian military has acknowledged shooting at Israeli forces during the civil war
U.K. PM Turns to Opposition Support for Gay Marriage
Needs help to ward off Conservative rebellion
Senators Approve Fingerprinting Foreigners Leaving Via Plane
Will affect outbound travelers at 30 busiest airports
Gitmo Hunger-Striker Starts Twitter Campaign to Close Prison
Has been in detention for 11 years
US Lawyer, a Former DOJ Official, Ejected from Russia
Apparently refused to cooperated with Russia's spying agency
Pakistan's Incoming PM Calls for Peace Talks with Taliban
Not the first time he has done so, but first time since he was elected
UK's Foreign Secretary: Syrian Regime 'Very Likely' Used Chemical Weapons
Sarin, in particular
Police Raid, Shut Down Uganda Newspaper
Part of conflict between army leader, president
Pakistan's Musharraf Granted Bail in Bhutto Case
He's still under house arrest, but is the pressure easing?
German Foreign Minister Says a Military Solution Will Not Bring Lasting Peace to Syria
Wants to avoid conflict in the region
Burmese President to Meet Obama in Washington
First state visit from a Burmese leader since 1996
Two Suspected Al Qaeda Militants Killed By Drone Strike in Yemen
The U.S. has ramped up its campaign against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula recently
Goldman Sachs To Begin Investing in Japanese Green Energy Ventures
$2.9 billion for the next five years
France Pushing for Deal With Tuareg Rebels in Mali
Could sour relations with the Malian government
