Wife of Ex-Politburo Member in China Pleads Guilty
The trial lasted a total of 7 hours as the court said the woman did not contest her charges
Foreign Policy
The Former Blackwater Admits Wrongdoing, Pays $7.5 Million
The company this way avoids prosecution
Egypt Seeks to Extradite Three Militants From Gaza
Egyptian intelligence has requested the prime minister of Hamas to extradite to them three members of the Al-Qassam Brigades
Elected Government Assumes Power in Libya
The former rebel government handed over control of Libya to its elected National Assembly today
Argentina To Expropriate Money-Printer
Why not go to the source and grab the presses? And block an investigation at the same time.
High Earners Prepare To Flee France's Soaring Taxes
Some have already left, and companies are poised to transfer their executives
Spanish Students Charged for Bringing Bagged Lunches
Parents aren't pleased about hard-to-justify tab
Blackwater Training for Canadian Troops Was Unauthorized
The controversial firm didn't have approval from the U.S. State Department
Russian Blogger Tweets His Own Bugging By the Kremlin
Sent photos and videos of the wiretap to his followers
UK's Economic Prospects Shrivel
The Euro Zone's troubles prompt the Bank of England to slash forecasts
Charged Murder Trial Flies Under the Radar in China
Censorship keeps people in the dark about accusations against the wife of a party boss
Sinai Terrorists Supported by Allies in Iraq, Afghanistan
Israeli official says groups probably not connected to Iran
Pakistan Court, Prime Minister Clash Over Presidential Corruption Investigations
Court wants prime minister to reopen graft case against president
Russian Underground (Literally) Muslim Sect Charged with Child Abuse
83-year-old leader had declared himself a prophet, kept children in subterranean network.
Is Replacing Annan in Syria Worth It?
Mediation may no longer be an option with all the sieges and violence and whatnot.
U.S. Army Says Software System in Afghanistan is Crap
After a limited test in May and June, the Army Test and Evaluation Command concluded that the system is "Effective with Significant Limitations, Not Suitable, and Not Survivable."
Egypt President Fires Intelligence Chief
More fallout from the attack on the Sinai border checkpoint
UN: Civilian Deaths Down 15 Percent in Afghanistan; Five Year Low
There were 1145 non-combotants killed in the first part of this year, mostly from Taliban attacks
Syria Rebels Placing Roadside Bombs Around Aleppo
The army continues to push into the rebel stronghold
Iranian Pilgrims Kidnapped in Syria Linked to Military
"Retired" members of the Revolutionary Guard are among the 48 pilgrims taken hostage by rebels in Damascus
Wars to End War
Advocates of America-as-world-policeman rarely grasp that their conception of "defense" endangers us by creating new enemies.
US Army Conducts Test Flight of New Blimp Over New Jersey
The new vehicle could be deployed to Afghanistan in early 2013.
New Zealand Will Not Send Elite Troops Back to Afghanistan
Combat troops from New Zealand's SAS will not be returning while a liaison officer will remain.
Immigrants Still Behind Natives in Economic Wellbeing
Forty three percent of immigrants who have been in the US for at least 20 years claim benefits.
Pussy Riot Verdict Expected on Aug 17
State prosecutors want the band members imprisoned for three years.
Man With Parkinson's Arrested For Not Smiling
Mark Worsfold was arrested for breaching the peace at an Olympic cycling event.
Pyongyang to Host Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
The event will be the second such "peace tournament" held in North Korea.
Hotel Cannot Ban Prostitute From Using Rooms For Business
A ruling from an Australian court says that a prostitute was unfairly discriminated against when a hotel managed refused to give her a room.
Clinton Signs Deal in South Africa to Help Fight HIV
The US has spent $3.2 billion since 2004 supporting South Africa's fight against the spread of the virus.
Gunmen Attack Nigeria Mosque
Three killed in Okene as religious divisions worsen in the west African nation.
Mexico Destroys Millions of Chickens After Bird Flu Scare
Officials claims that the outbreak has been contained.
America Helps Vietnam With Agent Orange Clean Up
It is the first time the US has been directly involved in such a clean up effort.
Syrian Rebels Have Retreated From Parts of Aleppo
A heavy government assault has forced rebels to abandon some of their positions.
Jordanian Officials Confirm That They Are Hosting Syria's Prime Minister
Riyad Hijab fled Syria earlier this week with his family.
America's Worst Drought in Decades Threatens Global Food Security
Corn and soybean crops are particularly worrying.
South Korea to Resume Oil Trade With Iran
Move comes after months of stalled trade caused by European embargos.
Heavy Fighting Reported in Aleppo
The government's heavy weapons continue to face fierce resistance in Syria's largest city.
