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Arab leaders call on Syria to end violent crackdownEven before Arab heads of state began their Thursday summit in the Iraqi capital, Syria sharply rejected any measures they take. A Syrian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Jihad Makdessi, said Damascus would 'not deal with any initiative' that might come out of the 22-member Arab League.
Why an Italian lawmaker's phone call trumps Obama's speechItalian Prime Minister Mario Monti's decision to take a call from an Italian lawmaker during President Barack Obama's speech highlights the tentativeness of his claim to authority.
Hundreds of Afghan women imprisoned for 'moral crimes,' says new reportBut the response of local journalists at Human Rights Watch press conference shows how tough it may be to persuade Afghans to end criminalization of 'crimes' that include fleeing abuse.
Pope schedules last-minute meeting with Fidel CastroPope Benedict XVI's decision to meet with the former Cuban leader angered Castro critics because, they say, it gives the Cuban government legitimacy.
Qatar builds a brand as mediatorFlush with cash and fancy hotels, Qatar has hosted representatives from the West Bank, Gaza, Darfur, and Libya in the past year alone.
Tiny Qatar played outsized role as Arab League president. Will it last?This week, Iraq takes over the Arab League presidency from Qatar, which has ruffled feathers with its surge in leadership. A Russian official famously told Qatar, 'Go back to your size.'
Russia to Romney: How could we be your No. 1 enemy?Mitt Romney's comment has astounded Russians, who acknowledge mixed relations with the US but point to Russia's integration with the international community as proof that they are not foe No. 1.
Five ways to make aquaculture more sustainableCombining rice paddles and fish ponds, and using locally caught fish as feed, are just two of the ways that fish farming, or aquaculture, can be made more environmentally friendly.
Syria violence raises concerns Assad is only buying time with UN cease-fire dealThe day after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly agreed to UN envoy Kofi Annan's cease-fire plan, fighting continued in several cities.
Tehran: Iran nuclear talks on for April 13, venue to be decided soonIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is meeting today with Turkey's prime minister to discuss the Iran nuclear program ahead of April 13 talks, which may be held in Istanbul.
Sarkozy shines after France attacks, but voters appear unswayedPresident Sarkozy got credit for deft handling of the deadly attacks on a Jewish school and French soldiers. But polls indicate the public has other concerns ahead of April elections.
West African states put peacekeepers on standby over MaliLast week, Mali's democratically elected government was overthrown in a military coup, triggering cuts in aid and rising tension.
Iraq Arab League summit opens with eyes on SyriaBaghdad, hosting its first Arab league summit since 1990, is hoping to show the region Iraq has put its troubles behind it. But nervous eyes are focused elsewhere, on Syria.
Toulouse gunman puts spotlight on France's growing illegal gun tradeFrance's strict gun laws sharply limit legal ownership. But illegal trafficking is on the rise – at prices that people like Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah can afford.
As Syria's war rages, Assad bans military-age men from leavingThe Syrian regime issued new travel restrictions for military-aged men on Monday.
Syrian opposition cautiously welcomes UN cease-fire planBut for more support from the West, the Syrian opposition needs to overcome divisions and squabbling that were on full display at a major Istanbul meeting today.
A seat at history's counter in Greensboro, N.C.The Woolworth lunch counter where students protested against desegregation in 1960 recently became the International Civil Rights Center & Museum.
- Weapons link South Sudan's White Army to prominent rebel groups
Support for South Sudan's White Army is complex. Some say backing comes from a diaspora of armed youth, local politicians eager to stoke violence, and militias, writes a guest blogger.
Pope in Cuba: Will he raise case of jailed American?Many are watching to see if the pope mentions the case of imprisoned US aid worker Alan Gross. But the delicacy of his trip to Cuba makes it unlikely, writes guest blogger Girish Gupta.
Lawyers for Strauss-Kahn say will challenge case in prostitution scandalStrauss-Kahn's French lawyers called a news conference in response to news he had been formally placed under investigation into allegations he illegally participated in a prostitution scandal, in the northern city of Lille on counts that could expose their client to up to 20 years in jail.
