A new election law issued by Myanmar’s ruling military has barred pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from joining a political …
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Law bars Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi from election
6 killed in attack on aid group in Pakistan
Gunmen attacked the offices of an international aid group in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six people working for …
China wages war on pervasive corruption
Public corruption is not exclusive to China, but it is considered a more serious problem here because it could threaten Communist …
Dalai Lama: China wants to annihilate Buddhism
The Dalai Lama lashed out at China on Wednesday, accusing it of trying to “annihilate Buddhism” in Tibet and rebuffing all his …
Arab League calls for ending support for talks
The Arab League recommended on Wednesday to withdraw its support for indirect talks between Palestinians and Israelis due to …
U.N. report: Much of Somalia’s food aid diverted
Up to half the food aid intended for the millions of hungry people in Somalia is being diverted to corrupt contractors, radical …
Portugal raises $1.34B in successful bond auction
Financially troubled Portugal raised 990 million euros ($1.34 billion) Wednesday in a key bond auction that had more bids than …
Families: Three Americans detained in Iran call home
Cindy Hickey had rehearsed what she would say to her son when she finally got to talk to him months after he was detained in …
Ex-wife criticizes Mandela to U.K. newspaper
A British newspaper interview that quotes Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife bitterly criticizing the 92-year-old anti-apartheid icon …