Explosion Rocks Damascus Hotel Used By UN Staff
The Syrian government blamed rebels on the terrorist attack
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Funeral Rights and Speech Rights
The new federal ban on funeral protests sacrifices liberty in an ostentatious display of patriotism.
Prominent Hungarian Anti-Semite is Jewish
The politically prominent bigot is the grandson of an Auschwitz survivor
Assad May Control Only One-Third of Syria
The former prime minister says territory is slipping from the regime's grip
In Wake of Riots, France's President Promises Order
Making happy noises after riots is something of a French tradition
Ecuador President Denies Offering Assange Asylum
Leader tweets that no decision has been made yet.
Syrian Rebels Use Hostages for Leverage
Abduction appears part of a wider strategy shift to target perceived backers of Bashar Assad.
Despite Iran Uncertainty, North American Jews Move to Israel
About 350 arrive Tuesday, planning to make home there.
Ecuador to Grant Assange Asylum
The WikiLeaks founder has been holed up at Ecuador's London embassy since June 19.
Calls in Norway for PM to Step Down
Party deputy leader suggests Stoltenberg take responsible for failed response to deadly shooting rampage.
Standard Chartered to Pay $340 Million Fine Over Eluding Iran Sanctions
Admitted to at least $250 billion in transactions
World Leaders Worry About Corrupt Somali Transition
Corruption in the process of State formation? Whodathunkit?
Japan May Shelve Seoul Summit
The Japanese prime minister was supposed to visit South Korea but it may not happen after the South Korean president visited an islet claimed by Japan
Surprise: Stories of Underground Russian Cult May Have Been Grossly Exaggerated
We've seen this story before
French Youth Riot in Northern French City
More than a hundred youth clashed with police overnight. May have started over a drunk driving arrest
Motorcycle Bomb Brings Death Toll in Afghanistan to At Least 46 Today
A suicide bomber kills 10 in northern Afghanistan this evening as the death toll for the day reaches 46 with more than a dozen suicide bombers in the border province of Nimroz
Panetta: Syria No-Fly Zone "Not On Front Burner"
The U.S. could do it, the defense secretary said, but it would require a "major policy decision" that hasn't been made yet
Spain Borrowed a Record $463 Billion in July From ECB
The amount is 11 percent higher than borrowing in June.
Pussy Riot Members Plan to Continue Protests
Although three members are already on trial the rest of Pussy Riot have vowed to continue their protests against Putin.
Fresh Onslaught in Damascus and Aleppo
Government forces renew attack on rebels with heavy weapons.
Syrian Refugees Concern for Jordan
The typically stable country could be affected by Syrian retaliation.
Panetta Rejects Syrian No-Fly Zone
The Secretary of Defense says that there are no plans for a no-fly zone, despite calls from the rebels for one to be put in place.
Muslim Group Reconsidering Syrian Membership
Muslim leaders are discussing whether to expel Syria from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Iran Doesn't Expect an Israeli Attack
Iranian officials said that Israelis know attacking Iran would be "stupid".
UK Inflation Rises After Fall
Rise attributed to increased air fares and and a fall in the number of discount shops.
Fighting on Liberian Border
Ivorian troops have been fighting rebels near the Liberian border, causing refugees to flee into Liberia.
Egyptian President Wants to Change Camp David Peace Agreement
Mursi is seeking full sovereignty over Sinai.
More Attacks in the Sinai Peninsula
Another checkpoint was attacked Monday, though no casualties were reported.
Malaysian Bloggers Protest
Blackout is planned to protest a new law that some claim will restrict free speech.
Navy Seals to Hunt Cartel Leader Like Bin Laden
Pentagon is allegedly planning a Navy Seal raid to kill or capture Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
Libyan Fighters Join Rebels in Syria
Vetrans of Libya's uprising have arrived in Syria to help train and organise the rebels.
Senior Assad Aide in China to Discuss Crisis
China has vetoed resolutions against Assad's regime.
Romney Mocks China
The presumptive GOP nominee took aim at China's moon mission ambitions and its performance at the Olympics.
Japan to Hold Talks With North Korea
First meeting in four years will focus on returning the remains of Japanese soldiers and the abduction of Japanese nationals.
