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
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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.
Uzbekistan Bans Foreign Military Bases
Move interpreted as an attempt to keep Moscow and Washington at a distance.
WHO Claims Ebola Outbreak in Uganda Has Been Contained
All 176 people with signs of the disease have been isolated six days after the outbreak.
Olympic Twitter Alert Feed Blocked
A feed that alerted followers when tickets were available for events has been blocked.
Virgin Atlantic Reports Losses
Loss comes despite an increase in passengers and revenue, passenger duties and fuel costs blamed.
UN General Assembly To Condemn Its Own Security Council
A planned resolution from the UN General Assembly aims to pressure the Security Council to act amid escalating violence in Syria.
Spanish Trains Disrupted Amid Anti-Privatization Strike
Hundreds of trains have been cancelled after a strike over the government's plans to sell half of the country's rail sector.
New European Regulators Will Require Automatic Braking on Cars
From 2014 onwards it will be impossible for a car to achieve a five star safety rating in Europe without the new technology.
Hundreds of Russian Marines Are Heading to Syria
Three Russian landing ships will arrive in Syria soon to deliver supplies.
Brits Developing Sea Drones That Could Attack Submarines and Other Vessels
The underwater drones could be deployed off the coasts of Somalia and Iran
US Confirms Resistance to UN Control of Internet
UN conference in December could see some countries argue for more UN control.
Bahraini Police Use Tear Gas and Stun Grenades on Protestors
Clashes between protesters and police have been happening sporadically since Thursday.
Spanish Cabinet Meets to Discuss Budget
Meeting comes amid high borrowing costs and skeptical European markets.
Supreme Leader Meets Diplomats For First Time, Requests Aid
Kim Jong-Un has met with Chinese officials on the same days North Korea asked for UN aid.
