Two years after an optimistic beginning, South Sudan’s bickering leadership has let down a new nation brimming with hope
Democratic Republic of Congo Beats Back Surprise Coup Attempt
The attackers hit the state television station and interrupted a morning show.
Ghosts of Munich Haunt Sochi Olympics in Wake of Russia Bombings
The Israeli who warned about lax security in 1972, and later vowed that Israel would be back, expects Sochi to come off safely, despite the explosions in Volgograd
Switzerland Gives Pardoned Russian Oil Tycoon a Visa
The visa will allow Khodorkovsky to travel freely within the 26-nation Schengen area.
United Nations Says Thousands Displaced By Violence in South Sudan
Regional fighting has already left more than 1,000 people dead, according to the UN.
Report: Pope Francis ‘Shocked’ by Same-Sex Adoption Proposal
Bishop says Pope ‘encouraged me to speak out’
Shots Fired Outside Home of German Ambassador In Greece
Both governments quickly condemned the attack, which came days before Greece ascends to the presidency of the European Union
Lebanon Fires on Syrian Aircraft
After Syrian forces bombed near the Lebanese border
Stranded Antarctic Ship Passengers To Be Rescued By Chinese Helicopter
This will be the fourth rescue attempt in a week to help passengers aboard the Russian vessel
Egypt: Presidential Elections May Come First
Parliamentary elections were supposed to happen first
Egypt Arrests Al-Jazeera Journalists After Alleged Muslim Brotherhood Meetings
Officials say the four were arrested after reportedly meeting with the former ruling party that’s since been labeled a terrorist organization
Rich and Famous: Why Hong Kong’s Private Tutors Are Millionaire Idols
In an exam system that puts a premium on cramming, a little star power can go a long way
Police in China’s Restive West Fend Off ‘Terrorist Attack,’ Killing Eight
Violence becoming more frequent and attributed to Islamic separatists