Kenya's Costly New Parliament
Seats for Members of Parliament were almost $3,000 each.
Foreign Policy
German Exports Declined in June
Reduced exports to other eurozone countries is particularly noticeable.
"Teddy Bear Airdrop" Scandal Continues
Diplomatic relations between Belarus and Sweden continues to deteriorate after parachuting teddy bears incident.
Egypt Attacks Suspected Militants in the Sinai Peninsula
Israel claims to have killed militants fleeing across the border.
Christians May Pray at Israel's Holy Sites, But Muslims Cannot
Israeli court backs government policy.
Regulators Criticized for not Stopping Iran Laundering
It took years for authorities to stop bank transactions.
Will Lending Changes Feed Yakuza Loan Sharks in Japan?
Opposition party wants to ease rules on non-bank loans amid stagnant economy.
Egypt Beefs Up Presence in Sinai Area
Efforts to stop further attacks, crack down on arms smuggling.
Gunmen in Afghan uniform kill US soldier
The two gunmen wearing Afghan National Army uniforms fired on NATO troops at a base in Paktia province of eastern Afghanistan.
Egypt To Seal Gaza Tunnels
Move comes after an attack on an Egyptian checkpoint near the Gaza border.
US Officials Covered Up 'Auschwitz-Like' Conditions in Hospital
Seventy pictures and one hundred and twenty documents were submitted in a damning report on conditions at Afghan National Military Hospital.
Cruise Ship Sets Sail From Oslo For Gaza
Activists accept that it will be easy for Israel to stop the ship from reaching its destination.
Greece Considers Pooling Labor To Help Reach Austerity Targets
Foreign creditors are asking for $4.95 billion in spending cuts.
Taliban Attacks in Kabul and Eastern Afghanistan
Attacks come weeks before US pullout begins.
Clinton Says It's Time To Plan A Syrian Political Transition
The Secretary of State made the remarks during talks in South Africa.
Hope of Fiscal Activism Causes Stocks To Rise
It is looking more likely that the European Central Bank will act to try and contain the euro-crisis.
British Growth Cut to Zero
The Bank of England has predicted that the British economy will not grow in 2012 after predicting 0.8 percent growth a few months ago.
Multimillionaire Campaigns for Latin-American Socialist
Sean Penn has thrown his support behind Hugo Chavez ahead of the upcoming election in Venezuela.
U.N Monitors Flee Aleppo With Civilians
Spokesman says the move comes amid a "deteriorating security situation".
Widow of Munich Massacre Victims Blasts IOC
"Shame on you, International Olympics Committee because you have forsaken the 11 members of your Olympic family. You're discriminating against them only because they're Israelis and Jews," she said
Morrisey Blasts London Olympics for Abetting "Blustering Jingoism"
Blames the royal family for "hijacking" the games and compares the atmosphere to Germany circa 1939
Seven Cameroonian Athletes Disappear From Olympic Village
They are believed to have absconded in order to stay in Europe. So much for national pride
Gunmen Storm Church in Nigeria, Killing 16
Outbursts of sectarian violence continue in the West African country.
Computer Glitch Halts Derivatives Trading at Tokyo Stock Exchange
Some trading was suspended for 95 minutes
Prosecutor Seeks Three Years for Pussy Riot
The trial of the dissident rock band has been likened to a Stalinist show trial and a medieval inquisition
Iran Says U.S. Responsible for Lives of Hostages Taken in Syria
Rebels claim the Iranians were members of the Revolutionary Guard. Iran says they were pilgrims.
Heavy Rains in Manila Kill Nine
Monsoon rains submerge half the Philippine capital, cause landslides
Pussy Riot Trial "Medieval" Says Tycoon
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the tycoon jailed for largely political reasons, says the punk rock activists face the equivalent of a medieval inquisition
Italian PM Warns of European Infighting
"The pressures, which have accompanied the eurozone in recent years, already bear the traits of a psychological break-up of Europe," Minister Mario Monti said.
Crews Hunt For Hikers Following NZ Volcano Eruption
Mount Tongariro's first eruption in 115 years.
Malaysian Trial Opens over "Un-Islamic" Book
Woman faces two-year term over book considered offensive to Islam
White House Says Assad Losing Control of Syria
Describes government as "crumbling from within."
Vietnam Protests Grow as China Claims Sansha City
Tensions between Beijing and Hanoi have mounted in recent weeks over what China calls the South China Sea and Vietnam the East Sea.
