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- Detentions display UN's impotence in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's government has held one United Nations employee in jail without charges for well over a year, while another is facing prosecution under a notorious anti-terrorism law.
In Monrovia, Charles Taylor's wife awaits his verdictCharles Taylor, the former Liberian leader accused of 11 counts of war crimes, will learn his fate tomorrow in what is seen as a milestone moment for international justice.
- Five reasons to care about the Sudan - South Sudan conflict Fighting between South Sudan and its rival, Sudan, could restart a 20-year civil war that claimed the lives of millions. It could also affect the price Americans pay for car fuel, China’s ability to keep its economy growing, and the stability of the region. Here’s a few reasons to pay attention to the fighting in Sudan.
Aid to Pakistan: $2.6 billion spent, little ability to show itAnti-US sentiments and foreign policy squabbles are thwarting good US public relations from reaching turbulent, poor border regions of Pakistan.
Breivik says psychiatric report deeming him insane is full of 'fabrications'Anders Behring Breivik, the man behind Norway's terror attacks last summer, said in court today that the psychiatrists made up 80 percent of the report and don't understand politically motivated violence.
Israeli army chief says he doubts Iran will build a nuclear weaponIn an interview with Haaretz, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Benny Gantz acknowledged the threat of a nuclear Iran but said Tehran wasn't likely to go there, citing its 'rational' leadership.
Building on success: How El Salvador is trying to keep gang violence downEl Salvador has proposed a program to train tens of thousands of former gang members for the workforce. But some are questioning why criminals should get special help, writes a guest blogger.
- What African Evangelicals think of Florida's Quran-burning preacher
US Evangelicals are influential in Africa, but African church members focus on building schools and hospitals, and interfaith dialogue, rather than the Rev. Terry Jones's burning of sacred books.
News Corp. phone-hacking inquiry: 8 names you need to know Here is a list of key players in the Leveson inquiry, which is examining the phone-hacking scandal that has ensnared the powerful Murdoch family and prominent government officials.
Why is North Korea threatening to conduct a nuclear test?First, to make up for the embarrassment of the failed missile; second, the regime's past nuclear tests didn't go very well.
Madeleine McCann: Why British police want to reopen missing child caseMadeleine McCann went missing five years ago. British police say they have 195 possible leads and are trying to get Portugal to reopen the case.
After Formula One scrutiny, Bahrain hires a fan of Saddam Hussein to improve its imageWell, nothing else is working.
Observers in Syria having an impact, but only 11 on the ground so farAnother 100 are slated to come in a month. 'Are they coming on horses?' asks an exasperated activist.
Ritual Aggression: India and Pakistan's missile tests, following peace talksPakistan and India test ballistic missiles to demonstrate military might. But these tests have become separate from politics, in which both countries appear to be developing closer ties.
Progress WatchFatal accident rate for US children and teens plunges since 2000Nationwide, the rate of unintentional deaths for children and teenagers fell 30 percent between 2000 and 2009, a recent report finds. Biggest reason: fewer fatalities per capita due to auto accidents.
Argentina's move to nationalize oil firm YPF highlights Spain's declineSpain used to be one of the most powerful economic forces in Latin America, but now it's struggling to punish Argentina for nationalizing a Spanish-owned oil producer.
- Israeli ties with Egypt strained by transition?
Though Egypt and Israel insist the decision to end a gas sales contract wasn't political, it's hard to see annulling the largest ever contract between the two countries as anything but.
- Nigerian forces raid suspected Boko Haram bomb factory
While Nigerian security forces have succeeded in arresting senior members of Boko Haram, the Islamist militant group has shown signs of growing sophistication in its methods.
Peru is evaluating extradition request for Joran Van der Sloot to USPeru is evaluating a request to extradite Dutch citizen Joran Van der Sloot to the US in connection with the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba, his lawyer said on Monday.
On trip to China, South Sudan's leader warns of war with SudanSouth Sudanese President Kiir is in Beijing to tighten economic links to China, traditionally a close ally of Sudan's.
