The Washington Post
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 08:13
Kenyan security forces swept into an upscale shopping mall late Sunday to try to end a two-day standoff with heavily armed Islamist militants after a gruesome attack that reflected the surprising resiliency of one of Africa’s most brutal insurgent groups.
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 07:03
The Jewish settlement in Hebron, like all such settlements in the West Bank, is considered by Palestinians and much of the world to be illegal under international law; the one in Hebron has been especially volatile.
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 09:16
Syria has started submitting details of its chemical weapons stockpiles to the international organization that monitors compliance with a ban on such weapons, the group reported Friday.
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 06:27
I’m committed to fulfilling my promises to my people, including my pledge to engage in constructive interaction with the world.
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 00:00
The daughter of toppled President Salvador Allende says that those convicted of human rights violations during Chile's long dictatorship should be moved to common prisons, and out of the relatively luxurious lockup where they are serving multiple life sen
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 12:03
Witnesses say clashes between government and opposition supporters have closed down a major market in Guinea’s capital as residents in the West African nation lined up to collect their voter cards for next week’s legislative election.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 07:31
Although Khamenei said the Islamic republic must never abandon its revolutionary ideals and objectives, he said it was time to address Iran’s diplomatic rows with major world powers.
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 07:27
“The pressure is on them to comply with this agreement in full,” Hague said of the Syrians. “The world must be prepared to hold them to account if they don’t.”
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 06:33
Obama said that Iran recognizes it shouldn’t draw the wrong conclusion because he made the decision not to launch a missile strike against Syria.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 11:12
As it intensifies its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the U.S. military is being forced to fly massive amounts of gear and equipment out of the country instead of using cheaper overland and sea routes.