As Russia’s Ukraine power play reaches boiling point in Crimea, there are clear signs a Russian invasion may be a disaster for its architect, President Vladimir Putin
Los Angeles Gangsters Reportedly Fighting in Syria for Assad
If true, it would be the first reported case of Americans fighting for Assad
Russia Denies Demanding Surrender Of Ukraine Warships
Russian troops threaten to storm Ukrainians ships if the crews do not surrender
Israel Doubled West Bank Settlement Construction in 2013
Statistics revealed hours before Netanyahu and Obama meet to discuss peace process
China Reacts to Terrorism ‘Double Standard’ After Kunming Mass Murder
The killing spree in a train station that many are dubbing “China’s 9/11” has led to both censorship in the Chinese press and condemnation of the Western media’s inconsistent messaging regarding terrorism
Ugandan Lawmaker Defends Controversial Anti-Gay Bill
The author of the bill said aid cuts were a price worth paying to preserve his country’s values
Pistorius Murder Trial: Witness Reports ‘Terrible Screams’ Before Gunshots
First witness testifies hearing “blood-curdling” screaming on night of Reeva Steenkamp’s death
Ukraine Will ‘Never Give Up’ Crimea, Says Premier
But Arseniy Yatseniuk says there are “no military options on the table” as yet
Obama Warns Netanyahu On Peace Talks
The President warns of Israel’s “aggressive settlement construction over the last couple of years”
Pistorius Pleads Not Guilty During Murder Trial
The double-amputee athlete is accused of murdering his girlfriend
Laos Is Going to Build a Dam That Will Kill Off the Last Irrawaddy Dolphins
The species could be wiped out from the Mekong River by a new hydropower project, which also threatens to decimate fishing stocks
North Korea Releases Australian Missionary
After a year of saber-rattling, North Korea may be adopting a softer tone
Indian Hospitals Are Doing a Roaring Trade in Medical Tourists From Afghanistan
With healthcare in their own country in a parlous state, Afghans who can afford it go overseas for treatment