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Israel security establishment goes where US politicians fear to tredDisagreements in Israel over whether to attack Iran have erupted into the open. In one corner, the Netanyahu government. In the other, a number of Israeli security officials.
- Drill for oil in Somalia? Why not, says Australian firm
Australia-based Jacka Resources plans to start oil exploration in Somaliland, a region of Somalia that declared itself independent in 1991. Nice work if you can get it.
- Interpol launches anti-piracy operation across the Americas
There is evidence that drug trafficking organizations in countries including Mexico and Colombia have moved into counterfeiting, writes guest blogger Hannah Stone.
- Greek 'island of the blind'? More like 'island of welfare cheats'
On a Greek island, at least 600 are suspected of falsely claiming to be blind to get disability money. It's part of the rampant fraud that prompted Athens to halt payments to 200,000 last week.
6 famous dissidents in China The surprising escape of a blind legal activist from house arrest is buoying China's embattled dissident community, even as the government cracks down on those who helped him.- Report: Ethiopians could still go hungry despite economic gains
With its population of 91 million expected to double in the next 22 years, and a drier climate, Ethiopia will have trouble feeding its people, a new report says.
- Ahead of elections, Egypt's state propaganda machine rolls on
Egypt's government paper Al Ahram was the central arm of state propaganda during the reign of Hosni Mubarak. Ahead of elections, it's taking aim once again at Egypt's Islamists.
Syrian uprising shifts toward suicide bombings. Al Qaeda's handiwork?Today's suicide bombings in Syria's Idlib province come just three days after a suicide bombing in Damascus claimed by a salafi jihadist organization.
Mama Hope uses humor to change the West's view of AfricaNonprofit Mama Hope has released three videos that employ humor to create new perceptions of Africa and to show that it is full of capable people with the potential to support themselves. The aim is to create a new conversation about the continent and humanize the people who live there.
Will the Dominican Republic election be decided by voters in the US?A number of Latin American countries have created absentee voting systems to allow their expats to vote in national elections. But what if an election is decided by voters abroad, asks a blogger.
Will China punish the family of blind Chinese activist?The European Union tells China to use 'utmost restraint' in responding to the escape of blind dissident Chen Guangcheng. Top British diplomat urges China not to harass Chen Guangcheng's wife and daughter.
Bishop Tutu urges peace in upcoming Lesotho electionsPolitical violence has flared ahead of May 26 Lesotho elections, but Archbishop Desmond Tutu urges candidates to keep the peace and respect election results.
Killing the messenger: Islamist insurgency widens in NigeriaA suicide bombing at a venerable newspaper suggests that journalists could now become routinely targeted by Boko Haram, says guest blogger G. Pascal Zachary.
Difference MakerAn engineering mom leads effort to save an old-growth Russian forestYevgenia Chirikova found out a national forest was quietly being sold off. What she did to try to save it may change Russia forever.
Syrian bombings kill nine, injure 100 more in IdlibA pair of deadly explosions rocked the northern Syrian city, damaging state security buildings.
How US special forces help in the hunt for Joseph KonySome 100 Special Forces soldiers are advising and training regional troops searching for Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, in central Africa.
- Titanic II: Replica to make same voyage, but be made in China
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer announced today that he signed an agreement with a Chinese company to build a Titanic replica in a shipyard there.
Early Israeli elections? What it would mean for US, IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled on Sunday for the first time that he is liable to move up Israel’s elections from next year to this year.
- Church service attacked in Nigeria after Boko Haram threats
An attack on a Christian church service at a university in northern Nigeria Sunday left at least seven people dead. The Islamist group warned it would attack schools and other institutions.
A year after wedding, British monarchy basks in 'Kate effect'The Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, enjoys widespread popularity a year after marrying Prince William.
