Syrian Prime Minister Defects to Jordan
Defected with three other ministers, according to a rebel spokesperson
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Hillary Clinton Visits Nelson Mandela
Making a house call to the nonogenerian former freedom fighter and president of South Africa
16 Egyptian Policeman Dead in Attack on Border Checkpoint
The bodies of 8 gunmen were also found on the Israeli border; both sides blame Islamist militants
Suicide Bomber Hits Military Patrol in Nigeria
The Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram claimed responsibility
Syria TV Bombed
Syria's state television continued to broadcast after a bomb that went off on the third floor wounded three.
Karzai Accepts Dismissial of Top Ministers by Parliament
Afghanistan's defense and interior ministers will not survive a vote of no confidence, but will remain in office until replacements are found.
Iranian Pilgrims Kidnapped in Damascus
Gunmen seize a tour bus of Iranian pilgrims as fighting flares up in the Syrian capital
Sudan, South Sudan Reach Oil Export, Revenue Deal
Hillary Clinton urged the two sides to wrap up their negotiations yesterday.
Israeli Ambassador to UN: Syria Capable of Gassing Its People
"We shouldn't pretend a regime that cuts throats of children today will not be prepared to gas them tomorrow," he told the General Assembly
Wyden: Cybersecurity Bill Sacrificed Privacy, Liberty
Oregon Democrat defected from Senate peers' support.
Russia Says UN Resolution Undermines Peace Efforts in Syria
It's okay: Nobody probably heard it over the explosions.
British Pakistani Parents Convicted of Murdering Wayward Daughter
Teen wanted to wear Western clothes, dye her hair, and resisted arranged marriage.
Chinese Media Attacks Hillary Clinton over African Investment
Without mentioning country by name, Clinton appeared to suggest African nations should question relationships.
Military Groups Upset over Obama's Ohio Voting Suit
Campaign challenging rules that allow military and military families overseas more time to cast ballots.
Pakistan Court Strikes Down Contempt Law
The law aimed at saving prime minister from possible disqualification for refusing to reopen corruption cases.
New Ruins in Athens: The Venues of the 2004 Olympics
But, but, but ... economic development stimulator!
Social-Media Censorship Call from Nigerian Pol
The country's third-ranking politician frets that Tweets and online media are beyond the reach of bribes and coercion
Cybersecurity Bill Gets Thumbs-Down in Senate
Even efforts to make the legislation less dangerous to privacy couldn't save it
Pussy Riot Defense Lawyer: Stalinist Trials Were More Honest
A judge rejected 10 witnesses submitted by the defense
Attempt to Impeach Romanian President Continues
After a referendum on his removal failed to reach a turnout threshold of 50 percent, the prime minister goes to court to argue the threshold is unnecessary.
Military Escorted Prostitutes For Secret Service Agents
Military investigation also reveals dogs were allowed to soil bed linen
USA Basketball Team Accused of Unsportsmanlike Conduct For Running Up Score
The latest Olympics scandal, USA defeated Nigeria 156-73. Seriously.
Syria Moving Missiles to Lebanese Border
Israel says it will it will stop Assad if he tries to transfer chemical stockpiles to Hezbollah.
German Rower Out of Olympics Because of Neo-Nazi Boyfriend
Another early exit for the London Games
Medics: Syria Fired Mortars at Palestinian Refugee Camp
Fighting continues in Damascus and elsewhere in Syria
Kony 2012: Send in the Drones
Hillary Clinton says drones will be joining 100 U.S. troops in the hunt for Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony
UN: Syria Army Onslaught Imminent in Battle of Aleppo
Kofi Annan is disengaging but the U.N. continues to provide observations.
Islamists Stone Couple for Adultery in Mali
USAID called Mali an "enlightened democracy." Things have changes since Islamists flooded in after the Libya War.
Belarus Expels Swedish Ambassador For Being "Too Supportive of Human Rights"
Move comes days after Swedish human rights activists parachuted hundreds of teddy bears with pro-human rights messages into Belarus.
The Oldest University in West Africa Closes After Riots
The University of Sierra Leone has closed after students rioted over accommodation policy.
Prisoner With Suspected Case of Ebola Escapes Jail
Report flies in the face of earlier reports that the outbreak had been contained.
Topless Protest at Olympics
Activists protested outside of London's City Hall against the treatment of female athletes in Muslim countries.
Clinton Arrives in South Sudan
The Secretary of State is expected to urge for cooperation and peace between the world's youngest country and its northern neighbor.
