Iran’s top leader appoints new judiciary chief
Iran’s supreme leader appointed a hard-line cleric as the country’s new judiciary chief following the end of his predecessor’s …
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Hamas crushes challenge by al-Qaeda-inspired group
The leader of an al-Qaeda-inspired group in the Gaza Strip blew himself up during a shootout Saturday with Hamas security forces, …
Lockerbie bomber drops appeal due to health
The only man found guilty in the 1988 airplane bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, is dropping his appeal, his lawyers said Friday …
U.S. senator’s visit to Burma draws criticism
The Obama administration is supporting Democratic Sen. Jim Webb’s trip to military-run Burma, a visit criticized by dissident …
Clinton: U.S. sent ‘tough love’ message to Africa
Concluding an 11-day tour of Africa, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she’s optimistic about its future …
U.S. senators discuss military equipment for Libya
A delegation of U.S. senators led by John McCain met with Libya’s leader Friday to discuss the possible delivery of non-lethal …
Polio surge in Nigeria after vaccine virus mutates
Polio, a dreaded paralyzing disease stamped out in the industrialized world, is spreading in Nigeria despite efforts to stamp …
Journalists protest Iraqi government pressure
Journalists took to the streets Friday in the Iraqi capital to protest what they say is political pressure to silence the media.
Egyptian crews overpower Somali pirates, kill 2
The crew of two Egyptian fishing vessels overpowered Somali pirates after being held hostage for four months and, with machetes …
Taiwan president: Typhoon has killed about 500
Floods and mudslides unleashed by Typhoon Morakot last weekend have killed about 500 people on the island, Taiwan’s president …