Syria Rebels Placing Roadside Bombs Around Aleppo
The army continues to push into the rebel stronghold
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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.
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.
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
