Syria Rebels Seize Government Tank
Tank used to bombard military base at Aleppo
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New Egyptian Cabinet to Include Military Holdovers, Islamists
A partial list of President Morsi's Cabinet appointments was made available through state media
Hillary Clinton on 11 Day Tour of Africa
China surpassed the U.S. as Africa's largest trading partner three years ago but the U.S. is expanding its military presence on the continent.
For Palestinians, Don't Blame Culture
If you see an economy burdened by bureaucrats, suffocating controls and arbitrary delays, you can assume it will grow slowly or not at all.
British Musicians Pen Support for Pussy Riot
Pete Townshend, Pet Shop Boys, others call charges "preposterous."
Somalia Progresses on Building Constitution
Delegates finish deliberations despite suicide bombing attempt.
Massive India Blackouts Lead to … Government Official's Promotion
Newspaper editorials rip the decision.
What Do You Know? London Olympics Not a Big Boost for Merchants
Well, at least they'll have those lovely memories of overwhelmingly oppressive Olympic image agents handing out fines.
Ultra-Orthodox Israelis Face Mandatory Military Duty
Exemption of 60,000 men to pursue religious studies comes to an end.
Aleppo Execution Video Draws Condemnation
Apparent rebel execution of loyalists draws rebuke from other rebel and opposition groups.
Greece Might Actually Try to Cut Spending … A Little Bit
Coalition government agrees to austerity measures of about $14 billion.
Reuters: Obama Signed Secret Order to Assist Syrian Rebels
CIA, other agencies given nod to help oust Assad.
Syria's Sucky Reality Not Enough for Newspaper
Austria's largest newspaper photoshopped a photo from Syria to make it more dramatic
Red Tape Barrier to Philippine Oil
Oil producers say byzantine regulations pose a bigger barrier than the Chinese navy when it comes to exploiting oil in disputed waters off the Philippines
U.S. Naval Base Plan Ticks Off Chinese
A proposed U.S. naval base in Perth, Australia, has Chinese analysts worried
Israel, Egypt, Manage To Argue Over Friendly Letter
Going public with an amicable letter from Egypt's president may have cost Israeli officials good will
New Rules Ensnare Oil Production in Argentina
Investors say Argentina's intrusive new rules for oil companies are worse than outright nationalization
White House Acknowledges That Iran Sanctions Don't Work
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has said that the White House agrees with Prime Minister Netanyahu that sanctions against Iran are not working.
Rebels Carry Out Executions in Aleppo
Those executed, supposed extreme loyalists, were accused of murder.
Tens of Thousands of Mexican Children Are Involved in Organized Crime
It is estimated that as many as 50,000 children are involved in the drug trade and human trafficking.
Greek Officials Go All Out in London
The delegates have been frequenting one of London's most exclusive clubs, spending tens of thousands of euros.
Assad Urges His Military Forward in Aleppo
The move comes amid continued fighting in Syria's largest city.
State Department Terrorism Report: We're Winning, They're Adapting, Still No End in Sight
State Department's latest report says Al-Qaeda and affiliates weakened, but still adaptive and growing stronger.
Power Finally Restored in India
The two day blackout is over after leaving 600 million without power.
Netanyahu: Time is Running Out to Deal With Iran
The Israeli Prime Minister has told Secretary of Defense Panetta that sanctions and diplomacy have failed.
Teddy Bear Invasion
The Belarussian Air Defense Chief has been fired after a Swedish plane entered Belarus' airspace and dropped hundreds of teddy bears.
Must Try Harder!
Eight badminton players are expelled from the Olympics, they are accused of not trying hard enough and poor sportsmanship.
Colombia Changes Stance on Drugs
The government has decided drug addiction should be treated as a public health issue, not a crime.
Myths We Live By
It's OK that China made our Olympics uniforms. We designed the planes that flew them to the games.
Xenophobes Embrace Charity
The far-right Golden Dawn party in Greece is handing out free food, to Greek nationals.
European Markets Nervous
Recent comments on the bailout fund from German politicians worry investors.
Bolivia To Expel Coca-Cola
The global brand will no longer be welcome at the end of the Mayan calendar.
July Bloodiest Month in Iraq For Two Years
Over 300 people were killed last month, most were civilians.
France Passes New Budget
The new budget includes the introduction of a financial transaction tax and an increase on taxes for businesses and the wealthy.
Olympian From Aleppo Tightlipped About Situation Back Home
Bayan Jumah has not commented on the escalation of violence in her home city where Assad is pushing back against rebel advances.
Seven Doctors Who Treated Ebola Patients in Uganda Are in Quarantine
Fourteen have already died in the latest outbreak.
Syrian Aircraft Pound Aleppo
Both the rebels and the government claim the upper hand as the violence continues.
Mitt Romney Calls Out Fourth Estate
Some in the media want to talk about anything but the economy, he says as he responds to the coverage of his overseas trip
World Gone Wrong
Eurozone manufacturing outlook grows even dimmer while exports and output stall in Asia
India Blackout an Economic Reality Check?
Questions about India's superpower aspirations abound after largest power outage in history
