December 19, 2011
Death Toll from Philippines Storm Exceeds 650
The death toll from tropical storm Washi in the Philippines reached 652 people Sunday, as rescuers continued to search for more than 900 others still missing. Washi struck the southern island of Mindanao Friday night, blanketing the area with…
December 19, 2011
Egyptian Activists, Security Forces Clash for 3rd Day in Cairo
Egyptian anti-government activists and security forces have engaged in a third day of street battles in Cairo. Protesters are demanding that the country's military rulers hand power to a civilian administration. The anti-government activists…
December 19, 2011
More Protests in Russia Over Alleged Election Fraud
Thousands marched again Sunday in Moscow and St. Petersburg against alleged fraud in this month's Russian parliamentary elections. The Communist party organized the Moscow protests while several different parties were behind the St. Petersburg…
December 18, 2011
Political turmoil flares in Iraq as U.S. pulls out
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is asking lawmakers to withdraw confidence from his deputy…
December 17, 2011
At least 436 dead after storm pummels Philippines
At least 436 people are dead after Tropical Storm Washi pummeled the Philippines, Red Cross Secretary General Gwen Pang said Saturday. The vast majority of the bodies were found in the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, according to military…
December 17, 2011
Arab League Plan for Syria May Go to UN Security Council
The Arab League may ask the U.N. Security Council to adopt an Arab peace plan aimed at ending Syria's violent crackdown on anti-government protesters. Qatar's Prime Minister said Saturday that Syria is delaying its response to the Arab peace…
December 17, 2011
Tunisians Rally on Anniversary of Uprising
Thousands of Tunisians rallied Saturday to celebrate the first anniversary of the popular uprising that sent the former president into exile, ending decades of dictatorship, and sparked revolutions across the Arab world. The crowd gathered…
December 17, 2011
State of Emergency in Kazakhstan After Deadly Protests
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has declared a state of emergency in the western city of Zhanaozen, where Kazakhstan's independence celebrations turned deadly. Mr. Nazarbayev ordered the presidential decree on Saturday, a day after at least…
December 16, 2011
Italy’s Monti faces confidence vote over austerity
The government of Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti faces a confidence vote in parliament as it seeks to pass crucial austerity measures. His government needs approval for a 33bn euro ($43bn; £27bn) package of cuts and reforms intended to…
December 16, 2011
US Republicans Hold Final Debate before Iowa Caucus
U.S. Republican presidential hopefuls debated Thursday in the politically influential midwestern state of Iowa, where the national nominating process begins in less than three weeks. Republican contenders used much of the two-hour debate to…