Pakistan: Police officer among two shot dead in Quetta targeted killings
Yemen: US drone strike kills several people including civilians
US: Obama signs bill aiming to block Iranian UN envoy from entering US
Palestine: Three Palestinians kidnapped, 10 detained by Israeli army near Hebron
Palestine: Suspected Jewish vandals torch Mosque in Umm al-Fahm
Syria: Car bomb kills 14 in Homs
South Korea: Divers enter sunken ferry, 28 confirmed dead
South Sudan: More than a dozen civilians killed at UN base
Earth-like planet found in ‘habitable zone’
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov announces deal to ‘disband illegal armed groups’ across Ukraine
Palestine: Israeli forces, Palestinians clash south of Bethlehem
Palestine: Israeli army kidnaps eight Palestinians in West Bank
Lebanon: Hizbullah military investigation reveals who killed Al-Manar TV crew
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap four Palestinians near Hebron
Lebanon: Israel abducts five from South Lebanon village
Palestine: Dozens of Palestinians injured after Israeli settlers, soldiers, invade Al-Aqsa Mosque
Palestine: Israeli settlers hurl stones at Palestinian cars near Bethlehem
South Korea: Hopes for 290 passengers fade after ferry capsize
Diplomats converge on Geneva for Ukraine talks
Jordanian warplanes destroy alleged rebel vehicles on Syria border
US: Grand jury indicts accused Boston Marathon bomber Tsarnaev
Dzohkhar Tsarnaev, accused of carrying out April’s Boston Marathon Bombing, has been indicted. The 19-year-old could face life in prison or the death penalty if found guilty. A United States grand jury indicted Tsarnaev on 30 counts, according to federal … Continued
US Senate approves immigration reform bill
The President Barack Obama was quick to welcome the 68-32 vote to approve the landmark legislation. It includes reform of legal immigration and a major investment of $46 billion (33 billion euros) into border security. Fourteen Republicans joined a unanimous … Continued
Snowden elusive, Germany queries Britain’s Tempora tapping program
US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden remains elusive after missing his aircraft booking from Moscow to Cuba. Germany, meanwhile, wants answers from Britain on an alleged spy program called “Tempora.” Aeroflot flight SU150 left Moscow on Monday bound for Cuba without … Continued
Snowden running, US asks Russia for help, scolds Hong Kong
The White House expects Russia to “look at all options available” to extradite Edward Snowden to the United States to face espionage charges. The former security contractor is reported to be seeking asylum in Ecuador. National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin … Continued
US: Building collapses in Texas university, 4 injured
HOUSTON, (Xinhua): A university building under construction collapsed in the U.S. state of Texas on Saturday, leaving four workers injured — one critically, according to local media reports. The incident occurred before 11:00 a.m. at the Texas A&M University in … Continued
Hong Kong: Snowden leaves Hong Kong
The former US intelligence official Edward Snowden has left Hong Kong, a media report says. It comes after US officials contacted Hong Kong to request his extradition. The South China Morning Post reported on Sunday that Snowden had left Hong … Continued
Brazil: 10 arrested in Rio mass protests
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Xinhua): At least 10 people have been arrested when protestors clashed with police in a mass street demonstration demanding better public services, police said Friday. Meanwhile, state Security Secretary Jose Mariano Beltrame said the army in Brazil’s … Continued
US charges, seeks extradition of alleged NSA-leaker Snowden
Officials have charged Edward Snowden and demanded his return to the United States. The former NSA employee allegedly leaked details about a top-secret surveillance program, sparking public uproar across the US. Prosecutors filed a sealed criminal complaint against Snowden and … Continued
Brazil: One million protest against World Cup costs in Brazil
At least one million people have taken to the streets of Brazil, protesting everything from corruption and poor public services to the costs of the 2014 World Cup. The wave of protests hit at least 80 cities. The largest demonstration … Continued
US to hold peace talks with Afghan Taliban in Doha
After 12 years of war, the US and the Taliban have announced that they will seek a negotiated settlement to the conflict in Afghanistan. The announcement came after the Taliban opened a political office in Qatar. US President Barack Obama … Continued
US: Louisiana plant explosion kills 1, injures 5
HOUSTON, (Xinhua): One person was killed and five others were injured in an explosion that rattled a fertilizer plant in the U.S. state of Louisiana Friday evening, local media reported. The explosion, caused by a nitrogen vessel rupture, happened at … Continued
US: Tech companies clarify their roles in US PRISM data snooping
Facebook and Microsoft have revealed thousands of data requests made by US authorities in 2012. The US has announced that it will provide more information on its controversial PRISM surveillance program to the EU In a statement, Facebook General Counsel … Continued
US: Obama briefs EU leaders on change in US policy on Syria
US President Barack Obama has spoken with several European leaders to explain a decision to send arms to Syrian rebels. Germany has reiterated its opposition to sending weaponry to Syria. The American president spent much of a one-hour-long video conference … Continued
Argentina: 3 killed, hundreds injured in train crash
BUENOS AIRES, (Xinhua): A train carrying passengers during the morning rush-hour Thursday crashed into another stationary empty train outside Buenos Aires, killing three people and injuring more than 300 others. The accident occurred at 7:07 a.m. local time (1007 GMT) … Continued
US: Chemical plant blast kills 1, injures 77 in Louisiana
HOUSTON, (Xinhua): One person was confirmed dead and 77 more injured in an explosion that rocked a chemical plant in the U.S. state of Louisiana Thursday, local officials said. The blast happened around 8:30 a.m. at Williams Olefins plant in … Continued
US eases sanctions on Syrian opposition
WASHINGTON, (Xinhua): The Obama administration on Wednesday announced eased sanctions on the Syrian opposition, just as the United States and Britain were holding discussions on more efforts to aid the rebels in their fighting against the government troops. The fresh … Continued
US whistleblower Snowden vows to fight possible extradition
Edward Snowden, the US man who revealed a secret scheme to monitor phone and internet data, has given his first interview since going to ground in Hong Kong two days ago. He vowed to resist any extradition attempt. In an … Continued
US: Man shot dead at Houston shopping center
HOUSTON, (Xinhua): A man was gunned down by an unknown assailant at a strip shopping center in the U.S. city of Houston Tuesday afternoon, local media reported. The man was shot by gunfire shortly before 5 p.m. local time in … Continued
US secret surveillance program whistleblower identified
An ex-CIA employee has identified himself as the source of leaks about secret US surveillance programs. Britain’s Guardian newspaper revealed that the US National Security Agency had monitored phone and internet records. Edward Snowden, 29, admitted Sunday he was the … Continued
US, China aligned on N Korea, climate and cybercrime
US President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to work together on the denuclearization of North Korea. They also found common ground on climate change and cybersecurity. Top US national security official Tom Donilon reported that … Continued
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