Foreign Policy
July Worst Month Ever for U.S. Army Suicides
Thirty-eight active duty and reserve soldiers took their own lives. Among active duty troops, 2012 could turn out to be the worst year ever.
Iran Accuses Arab Royalty of Hypocrisy over Syria
Ahmadinejad says leaders want standard of openness in Syria they don't apply to themselves.
Silence the Response to Treatment of Myanmar's Muslims
Nobel winner Suu Kyi criticized for failing to speak for the Rohingya.
Ecuador Releases Lengthy Statement Explaining Asylum for Assange
"That legal evidence clearly shows that, given an extradition to the United States of America, it would be unlikely for Mr. Assange to receive a fair trial."
Bahrain Activist Sentenced to Three Years for Twitter Insults
U.S. State Department voices concern.
Putin Forever Linked With Pussy Riot
Harsh treatment of the protesting punks seen as indicative of his regime
Cops Open Fire on South African Miners
Labor strike and clashes between strikers and police continue
Sweden Summons Ecuador Ambassador over Assange Asylum
Sweden calls Ecuador's decision "unacceptable."
25 Killed in Sectarian Violence in Pakistan
At least 25 Shi'a Muslims were pulled off a bus and killed in northern Pakistan.
Catholic Church's "Prayer for France" Angers French Gay Rights Activists
The Church restored a centuries-old tradition and articulated its opposition to France's proposed legalization of same-sex marriage
UK to Ecuador: Asylum is Futile
Britain promises Ecuador to dump diplomatic precedent and arrest Julian Assange even if he were to get asylum
Taliban Storm Pakistan Air Base
There's a war in Afghanistan that's long spilled over into Pakistan
Mars UFO Mystery Solved, NASA Says
Curiosity snapped a photo of its backpack's crash landing is what it was
Ecuador Prepared to Let Assange Stay in Embassy Indefinitely
WikiLeaks founder may be stuck in England, even if granted asylum.
Suspected Militants Attack Pakistan Air Force Base
Attackers entered Minhas base in the town of Kamra in Punjab province.
WikiLeaks Responds: Taking Assange from Embassy Would Be Violation of Vienna Convention
"WikiLeaks condemns in the strongest possible terms the UK's resort to intimidation."
Watch Live: U.K. Police Surround Ecuador Embassy Where Assange Seeks Asylum
Authorities have threatened to enter embassy to arrest WikiLeaks founder.
Israel Official Warns of Monthlong War Following Strike on Iran
Hundreds of Israelis could be killed, according to civil defense chief's analysis.
Victims of Beirut Bombing Sue Standard Chartered over Iran Ties
The bank on Tuesday agreed to pay $340 million to New York State's financial regulator to settle allegations that it concealed Iran-linked transactions worth a total of $250 billion.
Alicia Silverstone Pens Letter to Putin Asking for Pussy Riot Intervention
Wants awful, abusive Russian justice system to provide appropriate food for vegans.
Syria Suspended from Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Move comes despite Iran's opposition.
Scottish Man Charged for Bomb Threats Directed to University of Pittsburgh
Man is member of Scottish National Liberation Army, but authorities don't know why he targeted college.
Pakistan Curious as to Why Hindus Want to Leave Country
Detaining them at the border for hours and making them sign declarations that they'll come back probably didn't help.
Ecuador Official Confirms U.K. Threats to Storm Embassy
England might try to stop Wikileaks founder from getting asylum.
Saudis Urged to Leave Lebanon
30 Syrians were kidnapped in the country in retaliation for a Lebanese Shiite's kidnapping by rebel fighters in Syria.
Germany, Not Greece, Should Leave the Eurozone
Why should Germany continue to pay for the fiscal mistakes of other countries?
Hypersonic Aircraft Doesn't Fly
The Air Force's unmanned craft had to be destroyed during a test
Cybercrime Rakes in Hundreds of Billions of Dollars
Stolen identities bring in almost as much as narcotics
Keeping Alcohol Legal While Restricting Legal Highs is "Farcical"
Comments made by health professionals in New Zealand, where the legality of substances like kronic are being debated.
