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U.S. brigadier general dies in Afghanistan

U.S. Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner died in Kabul of apparent natural causes, officials said, making him one of the highest ranking officers to die in
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Strong words at U.N. after vetoes

U.N. Security Council members used strong language after Russia and China vetoed a resolution condemning Syria for human rights violations and attacks against its citizens. ...
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More die as Egypt protests escalate

Nine people died over two days in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters amid reports of inadequate security at a soccer match that devolved into ...
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Flooding strands thousands in eastern Australia

Heavy rains left thousands stranded in eastern Australia on Saturday as authorities warned of more flooding and urged several communities to flee to higher ground. ...
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Syrian deaths rise before likely U.N. vote

A Syrian opposition group says government forces killed at least 260 civilians in Homs over the past day, as the U.N. Security Council weighs a ...
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Dozens killed at South Sudan peace meeting

At least 37 people were killed during a shootout at a meeting to resolve cattle disputes in South Sudan, officials said Saturday, the latest in ...
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Protests shrouded in secrecy

As U.N. officials debate measures against the violence in Syria, individuals there are living it. Many protest in nightly rituals -- small, exhilarating stands for ...
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Hackers release private FBI call about hackers

The loose organization of hackers known as Anonymous released a recording Friday of a telephone call between the FBI and Scotland Yard that it claims ...
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Underwater search of Italy cruise ship halted

The search of underwater areas of the wrecked cruise ship Costa Concordia has been suspended for safety reasons, the head of Italy's civil protection agency ...
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Men sentenced to 18 years for slaying S. African lesbian

Gay rights advocates in South Africa hailed a judge's sentencing of four men to 18 years each in prison for brutally slaying a 19-year-old lesbian. ...
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