Reuters (US)
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 06:43
An Egyptian court sentenced leading secular activist Alaa Abdel Fattah to 15 years in jail on Wednesday for violating a protest law and on other charges, his lawyer said
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 06:49
The western side of Mosul is now in control of militants, who are advancing steadily southwards in the direction of a major army base where a military airport and top-security prison are located, three army officers told Reuters.
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 07:43
Colombia's leftist FARC rebels declared a ceasefire on Saturday for a three-week period covering a tight presidential election race on June 15.
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 06:34
Syria is descending into a Somalia-style failed state run by warlords which poses a grave threat to the future of the Middle East, former peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has said.
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 06:50
Inspectors overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal have asked President Bashar al-Assad's government to clarify disparities in its original declaration on its cache of toxic gas, diplomats said on Wednesday.
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 06:35
Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday the U.S. would work with the new Palestinian unity government as need but would be monitoring its commitment to continued cooperation with Israel.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 06:47
Lockheed Martin Corp will deliver the first of 36 F-16 fighter jets to Iraq under a contract from the Pentagon.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 06:42
A Kuwaiti held at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. military prison since 2002 faces a parole-style hearing on Wednesday on whether he should be transferred home following Kuwait's assurances of a rehabilitation program.
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will not attend a regional trade summit in Brazil on Friday, sources said, an absence sure to heighten speculation over the leftist leader's health.
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 00:00
FARC negotiator, Jesus Carvajalino, alias Andres Paris, told Reuters, "the raid was the government's Christmas present while we continue with the cease fire".