Syria Chemical Attack Reopens Old Wounds Among Kurds
A sweet smell, like that of apples, wafted through the air. In a field, a cow's eyes began to stream. A bird fell from...
Gunmen Kill Kenyan Muslim Cleric, Followers Accuse Police
Gunmen in Kenya have killed a radical Muslim cleric who had preached a mosque linked in the past to Somali Islamist militants, raising tensions...
Two Indian Ministers Quit Over Plans To Split Southern State
Two Indian ministers resigned on Friday over a cabinet decision to create a new state, the latest bout of infighting that threatens to weaken...
The Political Life Of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is struggling to emerge from the shadow of his flamboyant predecessor Hugo Chavez at the helm of the South American...
South Korea, U.S. Sign New Pact To Deter North Korea Nuclear Threat
The United States and South Korea signed a new pact to deter North Korea's potential use of nuclear arms and other weapons of mass...
Iran Parliament Endorses President Rouhani’s Diplomatic Outreach
Iran's parliament strongly endorsed President Hassan Rouhani's diplomatic bid to dispel mistrust at the United Nations last week during a visit which ended with...
Thai Woman Jailed For Five Years For Anti-Royal Web Post
A Thai court jailed a woman for five years on Wednesday for posting online comments insulting to the monarchy, the second ruling of its...
International Court Charges Kenyan With Bribing Witnesses In Ruto Case
The International Criminal Court said on Wednesday it had issued an arrest warrant for a Kenyan citizen charged with trying to bribe witnesses to...
Russia Doubts Mid-November Date For Syria Peace Talks
Russia expressed doubt on Tuesday that Western nations can persuade Syrian opposition representatives to take part in an international peace conference in time for...
In Move To Transparency, Vatican Bank Issues First Report
The Vatican bank, dogged for decades by scandals and opaque dealings, published the first annual report in its 125-year history on Tuesday.
The report covered...