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Nelson Mandela’s Condition Deteriorates
The condition of former South African leader Nelson Mandela has deteriorated in the last few days, presidential…
France in a Recesssion, GDP Data Confirms
French gross domestic product contracted in the first quarter of the year, confirming the euro-zone's second…
Australia Politics: Gillard, Rudd In Leadership Vote
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the man she ousted, Kevin Rudd, are to contest a party leadership vote.…
South Africa Tense Over Mandela’s Critical Condition
South Africans are heading to work in a sombre mood as they await news on former President Nelson Mandela.…
Obama To Lay Out Climate Change Plan In Speech On Tuesday
President Barack Obama said on Saturday that he will outline a climate change plan on Tuesday centered around…
Gunmen Kill Nine Foreign Tourists And Their Guide In Northern Pakistan
Gunmen stormed a hotel in a remote part of northern Pakistan on Sunday and killed nine foreign tourists and a…
Taliban Says Doha Office Flag, Banner Raised With ‘Agreement Of Qatar’
The Taliban had the agreement of the Qatar government for the use of its flag and banner at the opening of its Doha…
Protests Sink Rousseff Bid to Buff Brazil Image With Soccer
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff planned to use this month’s Confederations Cup soccer tournament to showcase…
India Monsoon Floods Kill At Least 560, With Thousands Missing
Flash floods and landslides triggered by early monsoon rains have killed at least 560 people in northern India and…
Obama Says FBI Nominee Comey Will Balance Privacy, Security
In nominating Jim Comey to be the next FBI director on Friday, President Barack Obama said the former Justice…