October 26, 2012
Eight Killed in Eastern DRC Clash
Officials in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say eight people were killed when militiamen attacked rangers in the famed Virunga National Park. Authorities say the Mai Mai Pareco group ambushed a park patrol traveling with an army escort on…
October 25, 2012
Obama, Romney Campaign in Key Battleground States
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney continue to campaign across the country with the U.S. presidential election less than two weeks away. President Obama cast an early vote in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, while Mitt…
October 25, 2012
EU Expresses Concern About Russia Treason Law
European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has expressed concern about Russia's new legislation which broadens the definition of treason. Ashton's office issued a statement Thursday, saying that “the new law would expand the scope for…
October 25, 2012
Suspected Afghan ‘Insider Attack’ Kills 2 Americans
The U.S. military says it is investigating the deaths of two American service members after a man wearing an Afghan National Police uniform used his weapon against them. Military officials said Thursday's incident occurred in Uruzgan province. It is…
October 25, 2012
Ukraine Blames ‘Foreign’ Security Forces in Russian Activist’s Disappearance
Ukrainian officials say foreign security agencies are responsible for the disappearance of a Russian opposition activist, who said he was kidnapped and forcibly taken to Moscow. An Interior Ministry spokesman said Thursday it is clear that criminal…
October 25, 2012
Israel and Hamas ‘negotiate unofficial truce’ in Gaza
Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant movement controlling Gaza, are said to have reached an unofficial ceasefire after days of deadly attacks. The truce was negotiated with the help of Egypt but its exact terms and duration remain unknown, the…
October 25, 2012
Syria government ‘agrees to Eid al-Adha ceasefire’
Syria's government and most opposition groups have agreed to a ceasefire during this weekend's Eid al-Adha holiday, the UN's peace envoy has said. Lakhdar Brahimi said he hoped to use the lull in fighting to "discuss a longer and more effective…
October 25, 2012
White House knew of extremist claims in Benghazi attack
Two hours after first being notified of an attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, a government e-mail to the White House, the State Department and the FBI said an Islamist group had claimed credit, according to a copy obtained by…
October 25, 2012
Terrorist Sentenced to 37-Year prison Term in ‘Millennium’ Bomb Plot
A U.S. federal court has sentenced convicted Algerian terrorist Ahmed Ressam to a 37-year-prison term for the 1999 New Year's Eve plot to bomb Los Angeles International Airport. The court in Seattle, Washington imposed the sentence Wednesday, after…
October 25, 2012
AU Lifts Mali Suspension
The African Union has lifted its suspension of Mali as it works on plans to send a military force to the West African nation. AU officials say Mali is again allowed to participate in all the organization's activities and meetings. The AU suspended…