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On Stratfor, Assange and Anonymous just don't get itWikileaks' Julian Assange is trumpeting the release of emails stolen from the security analysis and consulting firm Stratfor as a major coup. Here's why he's wrong.
Elections may go to runoff in Senegal, West Africa's stablest democracyInitial results suggest that Senegal's President Wade may be forced to go for a runoff against his own protege, Macky Sall. Observers appealed for peaceful elections.
France celebrates historic sweep of Oscars'The Artist' won five Oscars last night, including the first Best Picture and Best Actor awards for France. 'Hugo' also won five awards.
How serious is the bombast from North Korea?North Korea issued more heated rhetoric denouncing the annual US-South Korea military drills that started today.
WikiLeaks to release five million emails stolen from StratforWikiLeaks is making public email stolen from Stratfor, a global security analysis company based in Texas. Hackers broke into Stratfor data systems in December and stole employee emails.
Putin assassination plot: opposition, security experts cast doubtRussian and Ukrainian security services say they thwarted an assassinate plot against presidential candidate Vladimir Putin. Some critics see politics in the announcement's timing.
Colombia's FARC rebels say group will stop kidnappingThe Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) said Sunday it will free remaining hostages and stop kidnapping civilians in a bid to restart peace talks with the government.
Top 5 signs of a weakening FARC in Colombia In a historic shift, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) says it will no longer use kidnapping as a tool for political and financial gain. The shift comes after three years of government success in weakening the group. Here are five of the defining moments.
Oscar winner 'A Separation': Iranians celebrate historic awardOscar winner and director Asghar Farhadi said 'A Separation' depicted Iran 'through her glorious culture, a rich and ancient culture that has been hidden under the heavy dust of politics.'
Taliban claim Afghanistan suicide attack, citing 'revenge' for Quran burningsAn Afghan suicide bomber attacked outside the NATO base in Jalalabad today, killing nine people. The attack follows a deadly week of protests over Quran burnings at a US base.
Australia's first female prime minister keeps her job, for nowSome analysts believe that sexism is at least partly to blame for the difficulties Australia's first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, has had to battle while in office.
Helping New Orleans make a comeback is her personal passionBrittany Aydelotte has visited New Orleans 10 times, sharing her love for the city with each new group of volunteers.
- Weibos: China clamps down on popular microblogs
Weibos are the freest place in China to speak. Now Chinese authorities are moving to curb that freedom.
Russians form miles-long human chain for democracySome protesters in Moscow blamed President Vladimir Putin personally for Russia's lack of openness. But many said they were more focused on long-term democratic reforms.
Quran burning protests rage on, injuring 7 more troopsThe US ambassador to Afghanistan admits that 'tensions are running very high here' over the disposal of Qurans in a burn pit at a US military base.
Americans on trial: a convenient distraction for Egypt's rulers?The trial of 16 Americans and 27 other democracy workers opened today in Egypt in a case that has riveted the Egyptian public and deflected their frustrations onto foreigners.
Navy SEALs aftermath: Pakistan tears down Osama compoundOn Saturday, Pakistan started ripping down the compound where US Navy SEALs killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in 2011.
Syria vote called a 'farce' by WestSyria heads to the polls today to vote on a new constitution, a move by embattled President Bashar al-Assad to defuse an uprising.
- NATO decides Afghan ministries too dangerous for its personnel
After what appears to be the latest murder of US personnel by Afghan security services, NATO pulled its people out of Afghan ministries.
Syrians in Homs feel abandoned by worldResidents are pessimistic about last week's "Friends of Syria" conference and say they see no real pressure for change.
