November 27, 2013
Syrian Government to Attend Peace Talks
The Syrian government announced on Wednesday that it will participate in peace talks the United Nations has scheduled for January in Geneva. The foreign ministry said the Syrian government will send a delegation, but stressed that President Bashar…
November 25, 2013
Afghan President Delays Signing Deal with US
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ignored a recommendation by the country's grand assembly, or Loya Jirga, to immediately sign a new bilateral security agreement with the United States. Mr. Karzai says Afghanistan needs more time to ensure the…
November 25, 2013
Iran Hails Deal with World Powers as Recognition of Nuclear ‘Rights’
Iran's leaders have welcomed a landmark nuclear agreement with world powers, calling it a recognition of Iranian nuclear rights and the beginning of an end to international sanctions. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised address…
November 25, 2013
Thousands of Pro-, Anti-Government Demonstrators Rally in Thailand Print Share:
Tens of thousands of pro- and anti-government demonstrators gathered for rival rallies in the Thai capital in what are becoming some of the largest demonstrations since the deadly street protests of 2010. Up to 100,000 opponents of Prime Minister…
November 25, 2013
Thousands Rally in Ukraine for EU Integration
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, to protest the government's decision not sign a landmark trade deal with the European Union. Protesters waved Ukrainian and EU flags while chanting pro-Western slogans as they…
November 25, 2013
Four Arrested for Witness Tampering in ICC Case
Four men have been arrested for alleged witness tampering in the war crimes trial of former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba. The International Criminal Court announced the arrests Sunday, saying the suspects bribed witnesses to give false…
November 20, 2013
More Iran Nuclear Talks Thursday
Iranian and international negotiators are set to continue key talks Thursday that officials on both sides say could lead to an eventual deal limiting Iran's nuclear activities, in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. The Geneva…
November 20, 2013
China Criticizes Spanish Court’s Arrest Orders for Chinese Officials
China has criticized a Spanish court's decision to order the arrest of five former Chinese leaders accused of involvement in "genocidal" policies in Tibet. At a Wednesday briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Beijing wants a…
November 20, 2013
US, Afghanistan Agree on Text for Security Pact
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and Afghanistan have reached an agreement on the final text of a bilateral security pact that will determine the presence of U.S. troops in Afghanistan after 2014. Afghan President Hamid…
November 20, 2013
US President Obama Honors JFK at Gravesite
U.S. President Barack Obama paid tribute to former President John F. Kennedy's legacy to mark the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Mr. Obama was joined Wednesday by former President Bill Clinton, along with First Lady Michelle Obama and former…