Americas, Asia

Kerry to Mideast for Syria Talks

Looks to join with Russia in setting up peace conference

Americas

Washington Week: Focus on Burma, US Government Scandals

President Thein Sein visits the White House on Monday, Congressional probes of multiple scandals are continuing

Africa

Nigeria says 14 Militants, 3 Soldiers Killed in Latest Fighting

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan ordered the immediate deployment of thousands of soldiers to the north to fight Boko Haram

Americas

US Official: White House Was Unaware of IRS Misdeeds

Assurances do not satisfy Republican Congressman Paul Ryan

Africa

Clottey interview with Dr. Doyin Okupe, Special presidential adviser

Asia, Europe

May 19, 2013

Asia

Funeral Held for Slain Pakistani Politician

Zahra Shahid Hussain was killed late Saturday after being approached by two unknown gunmen outside her home in Karachi

MiddleEast

Lawmaker Fires Back In 'Car Wars' Ahead Of Iranian Presidential Vote

Conservative lawmaker Ali Motahari has criticized recent comments by hard-line cleric Ahmad Jannati suggesting what kind of car Iran's next president should -- or shouldn't -- drive.

Africa, MiddleEast

Tunisians Fear Growing Threat of Radical Islamists

Sunday's incidents underscore growing clout of Muslim extremists in the once staunchly secular North African country

Africa

Nigeria Government Encouraged with Military Offensive Progress

President's advisor says objective of military offensive is to end Boko Haram insurgency to save life, property

Asia

Philippine Workers in Taiwan Feel Backlash

Advocates for migrant workers say they are concerned about effects of hiring freeze Taiwan's government has put in place against Philippines

Europe

Two North Caucasus Republics Set Election Precedent

In line with a recent amendment to last year's law reintroducing direct elections for the heads of Russia's 83 federation subjects, the Daghestani and Ingushetian parliaments have voted overwhelmingly for an alternative option. Will others follow suit?