Pakistani minister resigns after criticizing army
Pakistan's federal minister for defense production resigned after being summoned by the prime minister to explain comments he made criticizing the army and accusing it of killing prominent politician
Kim's heir apparent set for debut in Pyongyang
North Korea's ruling Workers' Party is expected to unveil Kim Jong-il's third son as the successor to the ailing "Dear Leader" at a rare meeting in Pyongyang on Tuesday.
A Silent Attack, but Not a Subtle One
For a clandestine weapon, the Stuxnet worm wasn’t very subtle; its creators were sloppy and let it scatter randomly around the globe.
Health sector a big spender in fall election
Six months after the passage of President Obama's landmark health care reform, health care industry groups are spending a record amount of cash on candidates and causes as the prospect of major Republican gains this fall puts the future of Mr. Obama's signature legislative accomplishment in doubt.
A group of activists in their 20s who advocate modernizing the economy by "copying everything" are trying to register as a political party just as Russia tightens its anti-piracy policies in a bid for membership in the World Trade Organization.
Proposed Moscow Mosque Stirs Protests
A dispute has escalated over plans to build a mosque in Moscow's southeastern outskirts, with local residents vowing to send an appeal with about 2,000 signatures to President Dmitry Medvedev and nationalist groups promising to support them
Japan to ask China to pay for damaged patrol boats
Japan said on Monday it would ask China to pay for damage made to Japan Coast Guard ships when a Chinese fishing boat collided with them near disputed islets, the latest sign of bickering between Asia's two biggest economies.
Pentagon destroyed 10,000 copies of army officer's book
The Pentagon has admitted buying up and destroying 10,000 copies of an insider's account of life in Afghanistan by an army intelligence officer.
New Muslim comic book superhero on the way
Comic book fans will soon be getting their first glimpse at an unlikely new superhero — a Muslim boy in a wheelchair with superpowers.
Pro-Kremlin Parties Spar Over 'Go Russia'
A first skirmish of the new election season has flared after both A Just Russia and the ruling United Russia party announced plans to create pro-modernization movements called Go Russia.
Venezuelans turned out in large numbers on Sunday to vote in closely watched legislative elections as the opposition coalition sought a parliamentary check on leftist President Hugo Chavez ahead of 2012 presidential elections.
Sudan: oil revenues totalling $ 1.6 billion with 74 % increase
Sudanese oil revenues increased in the first half of this year to 39.3 million barrels, a jump of 74.8 percent when compared with same period
Turkey, Arab neighbors gear up for Mideast free trade zone
The foreign ministers of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan have agreed to step up cooperation as they move closer to creating a free trade zone, complete with visa-free travel in a cooperation scheme that many say would establish the Middle East's version of the European Union.
Chancellor Merkel says German unity a success after rocky start
Chancellor Angela Merkel said German unification had been for the most part a success in the past 20 years even though there are major gaps between the east and west.
Islamic body raps bishop’s remarks
Egypt’s top Islamic institution criticized a senior Coptic bishop who reportedly disputed the authenticity of some verses of the Quran, warning that the statement threatened Egypt’s national unity.
North Korea leadership: 'My happy days at school with North Korea's future leader'
Kim Jong-un, who may soon be anointed as North Korea's new leader, was educated under a false name at a Swiss school. Colin Freeman and Philip Sherwell report on his ex-classmates' memories of the man who may one day rule the Stalinist state.
Hungary to focus on jobs and Roma
Hungary will focus on economic recovery and Roma integration when it takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union in January, State Secretary for EU Affairs Eniko Gyori said on Sunday.
100 policemen a month die in Afghanistan
Record levels of violence are killing 100 Afghan policemen a month as the lightly-armed and quickly-trained force is thrust into battle against the Taliban.
Kuwait Finance House: Islamic banking accounts 17 % of GCC banking assets
The Islamic banking sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states grows by 20 percent a year representing 17 % of the total assets
Jewish lobby group admits Soros support
J Street, the liberal Middle East policy advocacy organization, on Sunday issued a statement acknowledging what the group had earlier denied: J Street received financial support from billionaire George Soros.
Iraq Waits for a Government on a Long Vacation
As they wait for a political deadlock to come to an end, members of Parliament have been on vacation, with full pay and benefits, free to do as their hearts desire.
US trying to quiet Palestinian anti-war activists
FBI agents reportedly confiscated laptops and documents, looking for links with terrorist groups in the Middle East.
Spain's 'babysitter' grandparents to join the strike
Spain's "babysitter" grandparents have been called on to take part in a general strike against the human cost of austerity
Electricity bills to rise in Abu Dhabi
The government is considering increasing the price of electricity in the emirate for the first time in 15 years.
Islanders appeal for new family
Inhabitants of a tiny Hebridean island mount an appeal for a new family to move to their communi
NATO helicopters entered Pakistan to kill insurgents
Two NATO helicopters killed 30 insurgents on Pakistani soil after a rare manned puruit across the border from Afghanistan, NATO forces said on Sunday.
Strasbourg Court Fines Russia for Tajik Extradition
The European Court of Human Rights has fined Russia 33,000 euros ($44,400) for sending a Tajik opposition activist home where he was jailed and beaten, the court said in a statement on its web site.
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