Refugees Overwhelm Australian Navy
Patrol boats break down under the strain of a record number of asylum-seekers
Foreign Policy
Pot Plan Goes to Uruguay's Congress
Semi-legalization scheme would give the state a monopoly on marijuana
Syrian Rebels Running Low on Guns, Ammo
Government continues efforts to consolidate control of Aleppo.
Former Algerian Foreign Minister Expected to Replace Annan as Syrian Envoy
Urges world leaders to overcome differences. Why hadn't anybody suggested that before?
Nine on Trial in China for Sale of Teen's Kidney for iPad, iPhone
Teen suffered renal failure following removal.
U.S., Israel Disagree on Iran's Nuclear Readiness
Israel officials believe Iran is close. U.S. disagrees.
New Tools Help Check for Gauss Malware
Two labs offer ways to check to see if your system is infected
Air Force Training Commander Relieved of Duty Over Sex Scandal
More than a dozen military instructors in the past year have been investigated or charged with sexually assaulting recruits.
Now That Trial's Over, Details of High-Profile Murder in China Come Out
An odd story of alleged kidnapping and blackmail.
Teddy Bear Controvery Leads to Reprimand of Belarus
EU governments agree to reprimand Minsk for expelling Swedish ambassador over democracy-promoting stunt.
Security Breach for Customers of Popular PC Games
Players of World of Warcraft, Diablo III, affected.
Thousands Attend Ghana President's Funeral, Including Hillary Clinton
President John Mills died last month, at least ten thousand attended, including regional leaders and the U.S. Secretary of State.
Sinai Testing Ground for Gaza Rocket Builders
Israel expresses concern about the security vacuum on the Egyptian peninsula it withdrew from after the 1979 peace treaty with Egypt
Veterans for Peace Holding Convention in Miami
The national convention started Wednesday
Human Rights Watch Urges Clinton to Discuss Boko Haram on Trip to Nigeria
The Islamist terrorist group has been getting more active in the West African country
New U.S. Sanctions Against Hezbollah
Over the terrorist group's support of Syria's Bashar Assad
Obama Administration Preparing New Sanctions on Syria
Senior officials speaking on condition of anonymity revealed that the new sanctions are imminent.
Global Economy Will Continue to Shrink, Claims IEA
The International Energy Agency has cut its crude oil forecasts for 2012 and 2013.
Mufti Speaks up for Pussy Riot
The scholar claimed, "we think that these girls should be let go and should not be prosecuted."
The 5 Worst Olympic Mascots
From morbidly obese beavers to walking penises, these icons should be banned for life.
Clinton to Discuss Syria in Turkey
Despite calls for support from the rebels it is unlikely the US will commit to military assistance in Syria.
New Libyan President is a Former Gadhafi Opponent
Mohammed el-Megarif received one hundred and thirteen votes in the two hundred seat Libyan Assembly.
Mexican "Drug Queen" Extradited to US To Face Charges
Sandra Avila, known as "The Queen of the Pacific", is facing cocaine smuggling charges in Miami.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Not Happy With Madonna
Dmitry Rogozin responded on twitter to the singer's demand for the release of Pussy Riot.
UK Feeling the Brunt Over America's "Kill Lists"
British government agencies are facing legal action from an Afghan who wants to know the extent of Britain's involvement in compiling American "Kill Lists".
Russian Islamist Sect Kept Children in Catacombs For Years
The underground compound was discovered during a murder investigation.
Conservatives Attack French President Over Lack of Leadership on Syria
Opposition politicians want Hollande to cut his vacation short to address the situation in Syria.
Bombardment of Aleppo Resumes
Rebels claim to be running low on supplies as they retreat north.
150,000 Registered Refugees in Syria's Four Neighbors
50,227 refugees have been recorded in Turkey, with the rest in Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan.
David Cameron Defends Foreign Aid Amid "Austerity"
The British Prime Minister made the defense ahead of a "Hunger Summit" at Downing Street.
US Should Suspend Ethanol Production, Says UN
Pronouncement comes amid the worst drought in decades.
US Troops Killed in Afghanistan
The men were killed by an Afghan counterpart in the third such incident this week.
UK to Give Syrian Rebels £5 Million
The money is for communication equipment and medical supplies.
Japan Recalls Ambassador from South Korea
Move comes after South Korea's president visited islands claimed by both countries.
U.K. Chancellor Slams U.S. Regulators
Essentially accuses Tim Geithner of using investigations and red tape as a weapon against U.K. businesses
Bank-Snooping Probably Backed by a Government
Experts say surveillance tool monitoring transactions in the Middle East looks like more cyber-warfare
Unions Turn Schoolkids Into Slugs, Say Tories
Work-to-rule orders keep British teachers from supervising students outside
Atlas Shrugs (and Goes on Strike) in German
Germans tired of carrying Europe turn to a new printing of Ayn Rand's novel
Assad Names New Syria Prime Minister
Appoints Sunni Muslim from the southern province where the Syrian uprising erupted 17 months ago.
