Families of Murdered Iranian Scientists Sue Israel, UK, and US
Claim that foreign governments were involved in their killings.
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Keeping Up With the Times
A prayer condemning gay marriage and euthanasia has been read out in Catholic churches across France.
Germans Arrested on Suspicion of Helping Iran Build Nuclear Facility
The four men are thought to have illegal supplied the Iranian government with material needed to build a nuclear reactor.
Defense Cuts Are Not the End of the World
It's a little rich to hear conservative Republicans treat national security as if it were a federal jobs program
Police Reinforcements Headed to Troubled French Town
The city's youth rioted and clashed with police just a day ago.
China to Protest Arrest of Activists on Disputed Island
Japan arrested five on an uninhabited island claimed by both Japan and China
China, South Korea Press Japan Over World War II History
Tensions between Japan and the two countries rise over some territorial disputes
10 Dead in Clash Between Unions at Mine Strike in South Africa
Law enforcement and other government officials say they're trying to defuse the situation
Panetta Accuses Iran of Creating Pro-Government Militia in Syria
Must've missed the memo about U.S. support of anti-government militias in Syria. Glass houses and all that
OIC Will Suspend Syria Despite Iran's Objections
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is finding it a bit difficult to cooperate on Syria
Five Chinese Activists On Disputed Island Arrested By Japan
The island is claimed by both China and Japan. Previously the South Korean president visited an island claimed by both Korea and Japan
Explosion Rocks Damascus Hotel Used By UN Staff
The Syrian government blamed rebels on the terrorist attack
Prominent Hungarian Anti-Semite is Jewish
The politically prominent bigot is the grandson of an Auschwitz survivor
Assad May Control Only One-Third of Syria
The former prime minister says territory is slipping from the regime's grip
In Wake of Riots, France's President Promises Order
Making happy noises after riots is something of a French tradition
Ecuador President Denies Offering Assange Asylum
Leader tweets that no decision has been made yet.
Syrian Rebels Use Hostages for Leverage
Abduction appears part of a wider strategy shift to target perceived backers of Bashar Assad.
Despite Iran Uncertainty, North American Jews Move to Israel
About 350 arrive Tuesday, planning to make home there.
Ecuador to Grant Assange Asylum
The WikiLeaks founder has been holed up at Ecuador's London embassy since June 19.
Calls in Norway for PM to Step Down
Party deputy leader suggests Stoltenberg take responsible for failed response to deadly shooting rampage.
Standard Chartered to Pay $340 Million Fine Over Eluding Iran Sanctions
Admitted to at least $250 billion in transactions
World Leaders Worry About Corrupt Somali Transition
Corruption in the process of State formation? Whodathunkit?
Japan May Shelve Seoul Summit
The Japanese prime minister was supposed to visit South Korea but it may not happen after the South Korean president visited an islet claimed by Japan
Surprise: Stories of Underground Russian Cult May Have Been Grossly Exaggerated
We've seen this story before
French Youth Riot in Northern French City
More than a hundred youth clashed with police overnight. May have started over a drunk driving arrest
Motorcycle Bomb Brings Death Toll in Afghanistan to At Least 46 Today
A suicide bomber kills 10 in northern Afghanistan this evening as the death toll for the day reaches 46 with more than a dozen suicide bombers in the border province of Nimroz
Panetta: Syria No-Fly Zone "Not On Front Burner"
The U.S. could do it, the defense secretary said, but it would require a "major policy decision" that hasn't been made yet
Spain Borrowed a Record $463 Billion in July From ECB
The amount is 11 percent higher than borrowing in June.
Pussy Riot Members Plan to Continue Protests
Although three members are already on trial the rest of Pussy Riot have vowed to continue their protests against Putin.
Fresh Onslaught in Damascus and Aleppo
Government forces renew attack on rebels with heavy weapons.
