- In Israel, Mitt Romney stops at Jewish holy site AP - 22 mins ago
Mitt Romney has visited one of Judaism's most holy sites. More »In Israel, Mitt Romney stops at Jewish holy site
- Syria SNC asks allies for heavy arms Reuters - 50 mins ago
DUBAI (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition appealed on Sunday for its foreign allies to provide with heavy weapons to fight President Bashar al-Assad's "killing machine" and said it would soon start talks on forming a transitional … More »Syria SNC asks allies for heavy arms
DUBAI (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition appealed on Sunday for its foreign allies to provide with heavy weapons to fight President Bashar al-Assad's "killing machine" and said it would soon start talks on forming a transitional government to replace him. "The rebels are fighting with primitive weapons. We want weapons that …
- Rural fighters pour into Syria's Aleppo for battle Reuters - 1 hr 45 mins ago
ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - The route to Aleppo from the Turkish border is a long web of dirt back roads with miles of exposed ground. But undaunted and in total darkness, dozens of young men jump onto white trucks with their … More »Rural fighters pour into Syria's Aleppo for battle
ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - The route to Aleppo from the Turkish border is a long web of dirt back roads with miles of exposed ground. But undaunted and in total darkness, dozens of young men jump onto white trucks with their AK-47 rifles, keen to join the fight there. Syria's 16-month revolt has finally erupted in the country's …
- Thousands in HK protest China patriotism classes AP - 57 mins ago
Tens of thousands including teachers and parents pushing strollers took to Hong Kong streets Sunday to protest the upcoming introduction of Chinese patriotism classes they fear will lead to brainwashing, the latest sign … More »Thousands in HK protest China patriotism classes
- Philippines captures top Al-Qaeda linked militant AFP - 52 mins ago
- Israel denies report Obama aide shared Iran war plan Reuters - 2 hrs 46 mins ago
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A senior Israeli official denied on Sunday a newspaper report that President Barack Obama's national security adviser had briefed Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a U.S. contingency plan to attack Iran should diplomacy fail to curb its nuclear program. The Israeli liberal Haaretz daily …
- Afghan laws banning lavish weddings proving hard to enact Reuters - 1 hr 2 mins ago
KABUL (Reuters) - A law curbing the spiraling costs of lavish Afghan weddings is proving difficult to enact, with many lawmakers opposed to legislation meant to contain crippling marriage bills in one of the world's poorest countries, a top government adviser said. Since U.S.-backed Afghan forces ousted the austere Islamist …
- Woman injured in Colo. shooting suffers miscarriage AP - 9 hrs ago
- Friends defend man held in Md. shooting plot AP - 10 hrs ago
- Unlikely Vietnam considers same-sex marriage AP - 3 hrs ago
Dinh Thi Hong Loan grasps her girlfriend's hand, and the two gaze into each other's love-struck eyes. Smiling, they talk about their upcoming wedding — how they'll exchange rings and toast the beginning of their lives together.
LONDON (Reuters) - A woman who gatecrashed India's parade at the Olympic opening ceremony was a member of the cast from the extravaganza but should not have been with the athletes, London 2012 chief Sebastian … More »India gatecrasher identified as cast member
LONDON (Reuters) - A woman who gatecrashed India's parade at the Olympic opening ceremony was a member of the cast from the extravaganza but should not have been with the athletes, London 2012 chief Sebastian Coe said on Sunday. Indian officials were incensed by her unauthorized presence alongside flag-bearing wrestler …