Sudan: Over 40,000 South Sudanese refugees arrive in Sudan
Iraq: 22 killed, 97 wounded in attacks across Iraq
Pakistan: Three killed, 10 injured in coach-oil tanker collision in Kohat
Ukraine: EU and US start Russia sanctions, call Crimea referendum illegal
Palestine: Palestinian lands razed by Israelis near Bethlehem
Palestine: Three Palestinians injured after being attacked by Israeli settlers
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap several Palestinians in West Bank
Algerian protesters denounce Bouteflika bid for a fourth presidential term
Riyadh and Doha: A fierce but low-profile battle
India: Sedition case filed against Kashmiri students for celebrating Pak win
Mozambique: Conflicts continue despite ongoing peace talks between Mozambique gov’t and opposition
Egypt: 10 militants killed, 43 arrested in security raids in Sinai
Pakistan: Two killed, three hurt in Lyari firing, grenade attacks
Afghanistan: NATO airstrike ‘accidentally’ kills five Afghan soldiers
Ukraine: EU freezes Yanukovych, Ukraine assets after only minimal progress in Paris
Palestine: Three Palestinians, including minor, kidnapped from West Bank & Jerusalem
Palestine: Dozens of Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Palestine: 160 people forcibly displaced from ‘firing zones’ along Jordan Valley during January 2014
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
US, Chinese presidents meet in California
US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have begun two days of informal talks in California. The leaders are pushing for more cooperative ties between the world’s two largest economies. US President Barack Obama said on Friday that … Continued
US: Shooting spree leaves several dead in Santa Monica
A black-clad gunman has wreaked havoc in the beach community of Santa Monica, California, taking several lives. The gunman was shot dead by police in the library of a local college. The gunman began his rampage on Friday by setting … Continued
US: US Internet giants scramble to reassure users amid snooping reports
Several American high-tech companies have scrambled to reassure users after a report that government agencies have been accessing their data. This follows a report about mass surveillance of Americans’ telephone calls. The report published by the Washington Post on … Continued
US: Obama names Rice as White House security adviser
The US ambassador to the UN Susan Rice is to become President Barack Obama’s top national security advisor. At the UN she will be replaced by Samantha Power, a US human rights expert. President Barack Obama reshuffled his foreign policy … Continued
US: New US sanctions target Iran’s currency, car industry
The United States has imposed more sanctions on Iran meant to increase the pressure on Tehran to come clean on its nuclear program. The latest measures target Iran’s currency and its auto industry. The executive order issued by US President … Continued
US: Bradley Manning accused of knowingly passing intelligence to enemy
A US soldier accused of leaking thousands of classified military documents has gone on trial outside of Washington. The prosecution and the defense painted very different pictures of the character of the army private. In his opening statement at … Continued
US: At least 4 firefighters killed battling hotel fire in Houston
HOUSTON, (Xinhua): At least four firefighters were killed while battling a hotel fire in the fourth largest U.S. city of Houston on Friday, officials said. A spokesperson for Houston Mayor Annise Parker said at least four firefighters have died, and … Continued
US: Oklahoma tornadoes kill at least five
HOUSTON, (Xinhua): The Oklahoma authorities confirmed on Friday that at least five people were killed when tornadoes slammed Oklahoma City and its suburbs where are still recovering from a monster twister less than two weeks ago. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol … Continued
U.S. slaps sanctions on Iran’s petrochemical industry
WASHINGTON, (Xinhua): The U.S. government on Friday slapped sanctions on Iran’s petrochemical industry as part of its efforts to intensify the squeeze on Tehran’s economy. In a written statement, the Treasury Department announced sanctions on eight Iranian petrochemical companies that … Continued
US: Westerwelle and Kerry warn Russia on Syria peace efforts
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and US Secretary of State John Kerry say Syria’s war may be prolonged if Russia provides the Assad regime with advanced air weapons. They say peace talks could also be at risk. The pair met … Continued
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