First Syrian Opposition Embassy Opens in Qatar
Arab and Western diplomats present at the opening ceremony
Foreign Policy
British Court Rejects Home Secretary's Attempt to Deport Islamic Cleric
Abu Qatada will not be sent back to Jordan because there are concerns he could be tortured
UN Secretary General Says African Force in Mali Should Be Converted into a Peacekeeping Mission
France is scheduled to begin withdrawing its troops next month
Human Rights Watch Calls for Investigation into Torture of Suspected Militants in Mali
Seven men say they were tortured by Malian forces
Health Experts Warn of Rise in Diseases and Suicides Amid Euro Crisis
Costs not just financial
North Korea to Cut Last Means of Communication With South Korea
Says war could start at "any moment"
Swedish Professor to Lead UN's Investigation into the Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
Syrian rebels and Syrian government forces have both accused each other of using the weapons
Russian Account Holders May Sue Over Cyprus Account Seizures
Stealing people's money makes them angry
Bank-Account Seizures To Feature in Future European Bailouts
Which has everybody a little antsy
Tunisian Officials Trying to Stop Young Tunisians From Fighting in Syria
Thousands have reportedly gone to Syria to fight Assad's regime
Hundreds of Thousands of Children Being Affected By the Conflict in CAR
Situation has got worse since rebels took the capital on Sunday
Businesses in Cyprus Feeling the Strain of Bank Closures
Government still fears a run on the banks
Syrian Rebels Want US Patriot Missiles to Protect Opposition Forces From Airstrikes
NATO has said it will not participate in a military intervention in Syria
Norwegian Authorities Forbid Anders Breivik From Attending His Mother's Funeral
Killed 77 people in 2011
US Responds to North Korea's Most Recent Threats
Pentagon says the US is ready for "any contingency"
New Zealand Private Prisons Outperforming Government-Run Prisons
Based on prison escapes, positive drug tests, and other measures
North Korea Threatens to Attack the US Mainland
Guam and Hawaii also mentioned in latest threat from the reclusive regime
BRICS Summit Begins in South Africa
Plan to discuss creation of a bank that could rival the IMF and the World Bank
Italian Foreign Minister Quits
Protesting decision to send Italian marines to India to face murder charges
Syrian Opposition Takes Syria's Seat at Arab League Summit
Arab foreign ministers recommended the move
NATO Commander Calls for More Cooperation With Russia
Russia not happy with European defense shield
Cyprus Officials Planning to Limit Cash Withdrawals From Banks
We wouldn't want a run on the banks, would we?
Gunmen Open Fire on Red Cross Worker in Yemeni Capital
Slightly injured according to the organization
Muslim Convert in Italy Leaving Catholic Church Over "Soft" Stance on Islam
Egyptian-born journalist is a high profile convert in Italy, baptized by Pope Benedict XVI
Israeli Army Opposes Foreign Ministry's Selection of Bar Refaeli to Highlight Israeli Technology
Say she's a draft dodger and not a real Israeli
Syria Rebel Alliance Leader to Arab League: Syrian People Being Slaughtered for Two Years
"before the world's eyes"
Saudi Arabia Regulator Threatens to Ban Skype
Encrypted communications frowned down upon in totalitarian country
Chinese President in Africa Talking Up Trade Relations
"Shared destiny" according to Xi Jinping
Markets Fade Along With Enthusiasm for Cyprus Bailout
Fears that other countries will follow suit
Tax Increases No Different Than Taxing Bank Accounts
Would a tax on Cypriot bank accounts be that different from taxation in America? Not really.
