Iraqi Communications Minister Resigns Over Meddling By Prime Minister
Says he quit his post over political interference and that his demand of Nouri Al-Maliki to stop meddling in his ministry was ignored
Foreign Policy
France Backs Nuclear as "Industry of the Future" Despite Pre-Election Promises to Cut Nuclear Energy
The minister for industrial renewal made the remarks, irking the Socialists' Green allies
Afghan Soldier Kills Two U.S. Troops in Eastern Afghanistan
Another green-on-blue attack as the war in Afghanistan continues
The GOP's Disputed Soul
As the 2012 Republican National Convention begins, a declining party's core values remain in flux
Pakistani Intelligence Finding Out if Haqqani Commander Killed in Drone Strike
The U.S. says it killed a top leader of the militant Haqqani network
Taliban Behead Seventeen Partygoers in Afghanistran
15 men and 2 women were found beheaded, apparently for attending a mix-gender party
Iran Urges Developing Countries to Reject "Unilateral" Sanctions at Start of Summit
The non-aligned movement arose in the Cold War and includes 119 countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe
36 Killed in Explosive Bus Crash in China
Double-decker sleeper bush collided with a tanker full of methanol.
Son of Afghan Terrorist Head Reportedly Killed
U.S. considers Haqqani network a major destabilizing force.
Intelligence at Work
Neal Stephenson's new book explores science fiction, underseas cables, Hong Kong, and the art of storytelling.
Dozens of Bodies Found Near Damascus
The dead included eight members of a single family, including three children and their mother.
Isaac Expected to Become Hurricane as It Hits Florida
Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency and officials urged vacationers to leave the Florida Keys.
Hollande's Support Shrivels in France
He's ticking off the country's remaining producers even as he alienates his base
Tony Blair Costs UK Taxpayers £400,000 Per Year
He takes the maximum pension even as he enjoys a lucrative retirement
Disputes Up the Danger in East Asian Waters
Tussles over territory are sparking a lot of saber-rattling
NZ Lawmakers Push Alcohol Restrictions
God forbid anybody should want a sweetened adult beverage
U.S. Frets Over Super Weapons
War games focus on germs, gas and the stuff of military nightmares
Lessons From Pussy Riot
Russia isn't the only country with harsh laws and sentencing (we're looking at you, U.S.)
Diplomats Say Iran Is Shrouding Nuclear Site
Spy satellites can no longer monitor Tehran's alleged efforts to clean up the site
Syria Arrests Filmmaker Who Helped Crackdown Victims
Man helped people rendered homeless or jobless by loyalist forces.
Egyptian President Faces First Real Protests
Thousands converge to accuse him and Muslim Brotherhood of consolidating power.
Move Over Lance Armstrong! Here are 5 Great Sports Cheaters!
From Rosie Ruiz to Gaylord Perry to She-Male Shotputters, here's a quick list.
India Mulls Twitter Bans
Demands Twitter close accounts of those spreading certain stories
Russian Court Frees Kasparov
Chess grandmaster had been arrested for participating in an unauthorized rally supporting Pussy Riot.
Scotland Yard Note: "Assange to Be Arrested Under All Circumstances"
Confidential document captured by photographer
Russia: Syria Not Using Chemical Weapons
The prospect has been brought up by Western observers and Syrian activists
Mogadishu Getting Safer, Still Dangerous
Targeted killings are up as a new government takes power in Somalia's capital
Nigeria Pays Warlords $40 Million a Year in Oil Protection Money
Keeping the pipelines free from attack
2016: Obama's America
Dinesh D'Souza makes a powerful but ultimately unpersuasive case against the president.
Livestock Development Minister to be Probed for Complicity in Kenya Massacre
52 were killed in the Tana River District earlier this week
Witness Says She Knew Facebook Friends Who Killed Nigerian General's Daughter
The daughter of a Nigerian general was killed by two men who were her Facebook friends. A woman told police today they stole her belongings earlier this year
China's Infrastructure Investments Going the Way of Its Rail and Energy Investments -- Horribly
A year-old poorly-constructed bridge collapses, killing three.
France Backs Syria No-Fly Zone
Russia and China continue to serve as a deterrent to UN-backed intervention
