America-backed effort aimed at keeping weapons from falling into extremists’ hands
Why al-Qaeda Kicked Out Its Deadly Syria Franchise
After a protracted turf battle, the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria finds itself on the outs. That will likely make things even more dangerous
Car Bombings in Iraq Kill at Least 10
Attacks in four areas in and near Baghdad also leave dozens wounded
China Alters State Secrecy Laws for ‘Greater Transparency’
Officials are urged not to cover up public information with state secrecy as excuse
France’s Opponents of Gay Marriage Protest ‘Family-Phobic’ Government
Apparently gay couples and their children don’t count as families
Two Killed in Moscow High School Shooting
Gunman is a student at the school
Sri Lanka Infuriated By U.S. Suggestions That It’s Tardy On Postwar Reconciliation
Washington says Colombo is moving too slowly in probing alleged war crimes. Colombo reacts predictably
Thai Protesters Disrupted the Elections and Now the Country Is in Total Limbo
With insufficient legislators to form a new government, what happens next is anyone’s guess
Netanyahu and Kerry Exchange Harsh Words On Peace Talks
Israeli government angered by Secretary of State Kerry’s insistence talks move forward
Pakistan Taliban Wants Imran Khan For Peace Talks
A sign that the militant group is embracing negotiations with Pakistan
Rob Ford Ticketed For Jaywalking
Toronto mayor just can’t seem to stay out of trouble
Syrian Regime Air Raids Kill 90 in Aleppo, Says Watchdog
Deaths come just days after fruitless first round of peace talks end
Afghanistan Presidential Election Season Kicks Off
Election day set for April 5