148 Pakistani lawmakers suspended
Pakistan's election commission says 148 lawmakers have been suspended for failing to disclose details of their wealth.
Local war in southern Yemen pits government against militants
The Yemeni government launched air strikes against suspected Al Qaeda militants in southern Yemen's Abyan province this weekend.
Istanbul University Lifts Headscarf Ban
In Turkey, women being allowed to wear headscarves at universities; follows complaint by Istanbul University student, who was sent out of class.
South Sudan's ruling party mending ties with opposition
South Sudan's ruling party, SPLM, is trying to make amends with opposition groups in order to be more unified ahead of the January referendum.
Qatar School Bans Teachers from Getting Pregnant
Principal warned teachers that getting pregnant would likely negatively impact their performance; critics say ban violates human rights.
Spain-Venezeula ties strained as Chavez stonewalls probe
A standoff between Spain and Venezuela is heating up as Spanish authorities move toward requesting the extradition of an alleged ETA member working within the government of President Hugo Chávez
Sarkozy and Merkel: We need a new EU treaty
The coalition government faces the prospect of a referendum on Europe and the outbreak of political warfare between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats after Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel demanded a new EU treaty within two years.
Sarkozy defies French protesters
French President Nicolas Sarkozy insists he will press ahead with pension reforms as a further national day of strikes is set to begin.
Strikes slow French life to snail's pace
Airlines flying into France were ordered to slash schedules — and to bring enough fuel for the trip out. Gas stations ran short or dry, while truckers jammed highway traffic Monday by driving at a snail's pace, a tactic known in French as "operation escargot."
Gorbachev says Russia faces mass unrest if it doesn't democratize
Gorbachev criticized the system of strong and centralized state power restored by Mr. Putin, who came to power aiming to reverse a decade of economic slump, social collapse, and political drift.
Geithner vows U.S. will not devalue dollar
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner vowed on Monday that the United States would not devalue the dollar for export advantage, saying no country could weaken its currency to gain economic health.
Palestinians urge boycott of Israel's OECD debut
The Middle East conflict cast a shadow Monday over Israel's first conference as a member of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, with Palestinians urging members to boycott the Jerusalem meeting.
Ballots voided from 10% of Afghan vote centers
Ballots from about 10 percent of voting centers in last month's parliamentary election have been disqualified by fraud, Afghan election officials said Monday in a move likely to affect results in a number of volatile provinces.
Qatar Investing $ 123.57 Billion Next 10 Years
Qatar government will invest $ 123.57 Billion (/ 450 / billion riyals) for local projects during the next ten years
Palin starts 'tea party' bus tour with Nevada tease for 2012 run
Sarah Palin launched a two-week run of "tea party" rallies Monday leading up to the midterm elections and teased supporters about a possible presidential run for herself, saying she "can see 2012 from our house."
Israeli PM wants to change oath
Israel's PM says he wants to amend a controversial bill so that Jews as well as non-Jews taking citizenship would pledge loyalty to Jewish state.
Trade bloc attacks Falklands tests
The South American trade bloc, Mercosur, rallies around Argentina in a formal protest to the UK about missile tests in the Falklands.
Threat of cyber attack is the new priority as cuts hit major projects
The Government unveiled its long-awaited National Security Strategy yesterday introducing, for the first time, a league table of "threats" to the UK ranging from terrorism and cyber warfare to illegal immigrants and pandemic flu.
Obama administration backs disputed mosque expansion
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Tuesday came out in support of the construction and expansion of an Islamic mosque in Murfreesboro, Tenn., that local landowners and others have bitterly opposed.
Man can beat his wife and children 'as long as no physical marks are made'
The United Arab Emirates's highest judicial body has ruled that a man can beat his wife and young children as long as the beating leaves no physical marks.
Sugar stockpiles released to stem price hikes
The Chinese government said on Monday it will release 210,000 tons of sugar from stockpiles to help ease surging prices.
Israeli officer sent to prison for stealing from Gaza aid flotilla
An Israeli officer has been fined and sentenced to five months in jail for stealing from activists on board a Gaza-bound aid boat which was stormed by Israeli troops ... but not for killing people
New crossings may be opened in divided Cyprus, Eroğlu says
Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders on Monday discussed property issues as well as plans to open new crossings on the divided island, according to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) President Derviş Eroğlu.
EU ministers agree debt sanctions
EU finance ministers have agreed new rules that will automatically punish EU states that break budgetary rules.
Israel divided over sculpture of Sharon in a coma
Ariel Sharon, one of Israel's most controversial and long-standing political and military leaders, has been depicted in a life-size sculpture as he is – more than four years after being felled by a massive stroke – comatose in a hospital bed.
Dutch MP's anti-Islam comments 'provoked abuse'
Muslim witnesses have testified that a Dutch MP's anti-Islamic comments had led to attacks and intimidation, and they pleaded with judges to convict him and give him a symbolic fine of €1.
'I don't think democracy is the way to run anything'
The autocratic head of Formula One has no plans to retire as he seeks to expand the world championship
Turkey objects to Nato missile shield targeting Iran
Turkey demands proof that system would not exclusively target Iran.
Navajo poised to elect first woman as president
The Navajo Nation, the largest American Indian reservation in the US, is poised to elect its first woman president in an election tainted by allegations of dirty tricks.
Poland to build world's largest Jesus Christ statue
Small Polish town seeks to place itself on the global tourist map.
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