Violence rocks Somali capital
Heavy fighting flared in the Somali capital Thursday, a day after a battle between government forces and Al-Shabaab rebels left 29 dead and at least 80 people wounded.
Israeli construction plans irk Biden, Palestinians
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says it is difficult to have any negotiations with Israel unless it revokes plans to build new homes on disputed land in Jerusalem, Abbas' top negotiator said Thursday.
Partial results of Iraq election expected
Iraq's election commission is expected Thursday to announce partial results of last week's vote.
British Airways employee faces terrorism charges
A British Airways employee appeared in court Thursday on charges related to terrorism.
Nigeria violence 'fed by ethnic issues'
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo insisted Wednesday that this week's explosion of violence that claimed at least 200 lives is not driven by religious tensions between Christians and Muslims -- but by ethnic, social, and economic problems.
Mexican telecom king tops richest list
Forbes magazine released its annual list of the world's richest people Wednesday, and for only the second time since 1995, Microsoft founder Bill Gates' name was not at the top.
Myanmar bars Suu Kyi from election
Myanmar's ruling junta has announced a new election law that disqualifies pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in upcoming national elections.
Biden: U.S. will hold Israelis, Palestinians accountable
The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between them more difficult, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.
Shell stops selling gasoline to Iran
Royal Dutch Shell has stopped selling gasoline to Iran, the company confirmed Wednesday, adding to a list of oil giants that have stopped sales after a threat of future U.S. sanctions.
Bahrain: Islamic rules saved us from recession
Bahrain's finance minister said adherence to strict Islamic rules helped his country escape the worst of the global recession.