Bangladesh: Execution of Abdul Qadir Molla, ‘a gross injustice’
Palestine: Abbas voices his reservations on Kerry’s security plan
Pakistan: Policeman shot dead in Swabi
Congo signs peace deal with M23 rebels in Nairobi
UN reports says sarin likely used in five locations in Syria
North Korea executes Jang Song-Thaek, uncle of leader Kim Jong-Un
Egypt: Cairo police disperse protesters with tear gas, water cannons
Yemen: US drone attack kills15 civilians in Yemeni wedding
Syria: Winter storm “Alexa” sweeps across Middle East, affecting refugees
Libya: Two dead, three wounded in tribal clashes
UN: Syrian chemical weapons disposal plan to be released next week
Afghanistan: Blast in Afghan spy agency warehouse, causes no casualties
Pakistan: Karachi: 7 Rangers personnel injured in Landhi blast
Pakistan: Justice Tassaduq Jillani takes oath as new chief justice
South Africa: Family, thousands of mourners visit Mandela’s casket
Ukraine opposition rejects talks with Yanukovych after Kyiv assault
UK: G8 summit sets ‘ambitious’ 2025 target for dementia cure
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap two Palestinians in Gaza
Palestine: Six Palestinians kidnapped in Aida refugee camp
The Netherlands: Dutch water company ends partnership with Israeli firm
Brazil Senate Committee to probe US spying
BRASILIA, (Xinhua): Brazil’s Senate formed an Investigative Parliamentary Commission Tuesday to follow up on reports that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) spied on President Dilma Rousseff. “We intend to protect national sovereignty,” said Senator Vanessa Graziotin, of the Communist … Continued
US President Obama gains Syria strike support as Senate panel drafts resolution
A US Senate panel has reached a deal on draft authorization for the use of military force in Syria, which is to be voted on Wednesday. President Obama has already won backing for a strike from senior Republicans. Following a … Continued
US: Swimmer Nyad completes historic Cuba to Florida trip
American Diana Nyad has become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a protective shark cage. The 64-year-old completed the 170-kilometer (105-mile) trip in just over 50 hours on her fifth attempt. Nyad was met by crowds … Continued
US: Obama calls for “limited” action as polls show low support for Syria strike
President Barack Obama said the United States was weighing “limited, narrow” action against Syria, as the US and France lead efforts for a military strike in the war-torn country despite polls showing public disapproval. Obama emphasized he had made no … Continued
Honduras: Six children killed in N Honduras landslide
TEGUCIGALPA, (Xinhua): Six children, five of them brothers and sisters, were killed in northern Honduras Thursday when a landslide buried two homes under a ton of soil. The landslide hit the village of El Balin in Santa Cruz de Yojoa … Continued
Colombia: At least 20 injured as police, protesters clash in Bogota
BOGOTA, (Xinhua): At least 20 people were injured and some stores damaged here on Thursday in clashes between riot police and demonstrators gathering at central Bolivar Square to show support for striking farmers. Local media reported that as many as … Continued
US: Fort Hood killer Hasan sentenced to death
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan (pictured above in prison clothes) has been sentenced to death for the killing of 13 people in 2009 at a Texas military base. The jury took just over two hours on Wednesday to decide on … Continued
US: California wildfire rages on as flames approach San Francisco water supply
An enormous wildfire continues to rage in California’s Yosemite National Park. The blaze is making its way towards San Francisco’s water supply but authorities say the water remains safe for now. Nearly 3,700 firefighters were on hand Monday as the … Continued
Mexico: Death toll in train derailment rises to 6
MEXICO CITY, (Xinhua): The death toll has climbed to six and 22 people were injured when a freight train derailed in southeastern Mexico early Sunday, local authorities reported. The train, known as “The Beast,” went off the tracks around 3:00 … Continued
US: Fifty year anniversary of Martin Luther King speech celebrated in Washington
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Washington to remember the landmark speech by Martin Luther King fifty years ago. In the wake of the Trayvon Martin killing, many people spoke of challenges still ahead. The marchers followed … Continued
Bolivia: At least 29 killed in prison riot
LA PAZ, (Xinhua): At least 29 people were killed and some 50 others injured in a violent prison riot in the eastern Bolivian city of Santa Cruz early Friday, officials said. One of the dead was a child living with … Continued
US military jury sentences Bales to life in prison for Afghanistan massacre
A US soldier has been sentenced to life in prison without a chance of release for massacring 16 Afghan men, women and children last year. Staff Sergeant Robert Bales had pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty. A military jury … Continued
Obama asks for ‘options’ on Syria military action, says Hagel
The US defense secretary has strongly hinted the US is preparing its naval forces and assets in case President Obama orders military action against Syria. It follows allegations this week of a chemical weapons attack. Speaking to reporters aboard a … Continued
US: Wikileaks whistleblower Manning sentenced to 35 years in prison
US Army Private and whistleblower Bradley Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison and dishonorably discharged Wednesday for revealing secret information on American military activity. In a two-minute announcement of the verdict, military judge Colonel Denise Lind told Manning … Continued
US: Three killed in Dallas nightclub shooting
HOUSTON, (Xinhua): Three people were killed early Sunday after a nightclub fight turned deadly in the U.S. city of Dallas, local media reported. A “possible suspect” turned himself in late Sunday and was being interviewed, according to local daily Dallas … Continued
US: Wikileaks US Army private Manning apologizes in court
The US army private who leaked thousands of secret documents to WikiLeaks has apologized in court. Bradley Manning expressed regret for the first time as he took to the stand during his sentencing hearing. US soldier Bradley Manning addressed the … Continued
Brazil: Kerry defends U.S. spying on Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Xinhua): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry indicated during his visit to Brazil Tuesday the U.S. would continue to monitor individual and corporate communications in Brazil for security reasons. Kerry urged Brazil not to let the revelations … Continued
Brazil: Two air force men killed in small plane crash
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Xinhua): Two Brazilian Air Force officers were killed on Monday in the crash of a small plane in Pirassununga, Sao Paulo state, according to local authorities. The victims, captains Joao Igor Silva Pivovar and Fabrico Carvalho, were … Continued
US plans to reopen 18 diplomatic posts after terror alert
The United States has said it plans to reopen 18 of the 19 embassies and consulates closed due to a global terror alert. The embassy in Yemen, however, will remain closed because of an ongoing threat. The US State Department … Continued
US: President Obama aiming to tighten up intelligence agency oversight
US President Barack Obama has said he will work with Congress to implement changes to the oversight of the National Security Agency. This comes amid a controversy over the NSA’s surveillance activities. President Obama told reporters at the White House … Continued
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