Associated Press
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 07:29
The head of a Yemeni presidential committee says northern rebels and their rival ultraconservative Islamists have reached a cease-fire after weeks of fighting.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 07:10
Fresh violence killed at least 26 people Monday in Iraq, where the U.N. chief was on a visit urging leaders to tackle the issues driving fighting in a western province where the army is in a standoff with al-Qaeda-linked fighters.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 06:51
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill on Monday that criminalises same-sex relationships, defying western pressure over gay rights and provoking US criticism.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 06:50
The top U.N. envoy in Congo said Monday there are “credible reports” that the M23 rebel group is recruiting fighters and resuming activities despite last month’s peace agreement with the Congolese government following its military defeat.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 06:09
Campaigning for a “no” vote risked arrest by the police and Egyptians who have publicized their opposition to the charter, even just parts of it, are quickly labeled as traitors or closest supporters of Morsi.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 00:00
He gave no details on what federal agencies would be involved or give numbers on planned forces. Some federal police and troops have been sent to the region in recent months because of the unrest, but have generally not intervened.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 00:00
At least 12 young men were gunned down in separate incidents within hours of one another on the gritty outskirts of a university town, and investigators said Monday they’re looking into whether police officers carried out the killings as revenge.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 00:00
Colombia's inspector general on Monday ratified his order ousting Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 00:00
White House spokesman Jay Carney said Monday that the meeting is set for Feb. 19 in Toluca, about an hour outside of Mexico City.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 12:18
A security official in Yemen says heavily armed al-Qaida militants laid a siege to a coast guard camp in a southern town, shelling its barrack and killing four coast guard members.