February 23, 2014
Most Wanted Drug Kingpin Captured in Mexico
The world's most wanted drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, is behind bars after Mexican and U.S. agents captured him Saturday at a hotel in the Mexican resort of Mazatlan. Agents had been tracking Guzman for weeks after Mexican police arrested…
February 21, 2014
Clashes Break Out in Kyiv Despite Truce
Witnesses in the Ukrainian capital say at least 33 people were killed in clashes that erupted between anti-government protesters and police Thursday, hours after President Viktor Yanukovych announced a truce with opposition leaders. The European…
February 21, 2014
Obama to Host Dalai Lama at White House
U.S. President Barack Obama will meet the Dalai Lama Friday at the White House, prompting a statement of "serious concern" from China. The White House said late Thursday that Mr. Obama is meeting the Dalai Lama "in his capacity as a respected…
February 21, 2014
Kerry: ‘Determined’ to Reach Mideast Peace Deal
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he is "determined" and "committed" to reaching a peace deal with Israel and the Palestinians. Kerry said in an interview broadcast Thursday by Israel's Channel 2 television, that he is not insulted by those…
February 20, 2014
15 Militants Reported Dead After Pakistani Strike
Pakistani military authorities say 15 suspected militants are dead after fighter jets bombed militant hideouts in the North Waziristan tribal region. Wednesday's attacks were focused on the town of Mir Ali, where militant activity is prevalent. One…
February 20, 2014
Al Jazeera Journalists to Appear in Egypt Court
Twenty journalists, incudling those from the Al-Jazeera news agency, go on trial in Egypt Thursday, in a case that many say highlights the military-backed interim government's crackdown on dissent and free speech. The journalists, including four…
February 14, 2014
Italian PM Enrico Letta to tender resignation on Friday
Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta has said he will resign on Friday after his Democratic Party backed a call for a new administration. Party leader Matteo Renzi had earlier called for a change of government at a party meeting, saying the country…
February 14, 2014
North, South Korea Resume Rare High-Level Talks
North and South Korea are holding a second round of high-level talks, with both sides looking for a compromise that would allow for the resumption of the reunion of families separated by the Korean War. The talks Friday at the Panmunjom border…
February 14, 2014
Kerry in China Seeking Help in Easing Nuclear Tensions with N. Korea
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Beijing for talks aimed at encouraging Chinese leaders to put more pressure on ally North Korea to end its nuclear weapons program. Kerry arrived in the Chinese capital early Friday from South…
February 14, 2014
Mali Arrests Ex-Defense Chief over Paratrooper Killings
Authorities in Mali have arrested the country's former defense minister, General Yamoussa Camara, in connection with the killings of 21 paratroopers loyal to ousted president Amadou Toumani Toure. Details of the charges were not immediately clear…