Islamic Militant Leader Vows to Burn More Schools and Kill More Teachers in Nigeria
The leader of Nigeria’s extremist Islamic sect threatens to burn down more schools and kill teachers. But he denies his fighters are killing children. Islamic radical Abubakar Shekau speaks in a video released Saturday and denies his Boko Haram group is negotiating a peace with the Nigerian government.
Saudi Arabia re-emerges as powerful Middle East player
It may be the least revolutionary country in the world, but this week Saudi Arabia won the full support of the world's greatest insurrectionists. Sayed Sami Hassan...has seen off an...dictator, a military junta, and an elected Muslim Brotherhood president. He is the sort of...rebel...Saudi Arabia's autocracy most fears. But...gave...his absolute backing. "The Saudis are our brothers," he said, from his tent in Tahrir's continuous encampment.
Exclusive: Cancer - A cure just got closer thanks to a tiny British company - and the result could change lives of millions
For the past 20 years, the former academics who set up Immunocore have worked hard on realising their dream of developing a totally new approach to cancer treatment, and finally it looks as if their endeavours are beginning to pay off. ...using the body's own immune...system's natural-born killer cells: the T-cells...
ElBaradei sworn-in as Egypt's vice president
Egyptian reform advocate Mohammed ElBaradei, who led the country's main opposition group in criticism of the Muslim Brotherhood, was sworn-in Sunday as the country's interim vice president. The 71-year-old former diplomat and Nobel laureate emerged as a prominent democracy advocate and later as the head of the National Salvation Front, a secular coalition of groups opposed to former President Mohammed Morsi.
Turkey parliament curtails army powers
Turkey's parliament has amended the code governing the armed forces, curtailing their political influence. The original rules gave the military responsibility of preserving the Republic of Turkey, a clause previously used as a justification for coups. It now says the army's main duty is to protect the nation from foreign threat.
Egypt crisis brings Fatah, Hamas tensions to new high
Aggravated tensions between Palestinian groups has dashed hopes that reconciliation agreement can be completed. The crisis in Egypt has aggravated tensions between Fatah and Hamas, dashing hopes of reconciliation between the rival Palestinian parties. While Fatah supports the military coup that toppled the Muslim Brotherhood regime, Hamas has come out in favor of deposed president Mohamed Morsi.
Northern Ireland violence flares for second day
Violence flared for a second night around traditional Orange Day parades in Northern Ireland, with police coming under attack from petrol bombs, fireworks, stones and bottles and responding with water cannon.
Iraq foreign minister says can't stop Iran arms flights to Syria
Iraq is unable to stop its neighbor Iran transferring weapons to Syria through its airspace, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said in a newspaper interview published on Saturday. "We reject and condemn the transfer of weapons through our airspace and we will inform the Iranian side of that formally. But we do not have the ability to stop it," he told pan-Arab daily Asharq al-Awsat.
NAACP calls on Obama admin to pursue civil rights charges against Zimmerman
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has called on the Obama administration to pursue civil rights charges against George Zimmerman.
Iraq bomb attacks leave dozens dead in Baghdad area
Two bomb attacks near Sunni mosques in the Iraqi capital Baghdad have killed at least 21 people and wounded dozens more, Iraqi officials say. The explosions reportedly hit worshippers gathering to pray after breaking their fast for Ramadan.
Egypt investigating complaints against ousted Morsi
Egypt's public prosecutor's office says it is investigating complaints against ousted President Mohammed Morsi and members of the Muslim Brotherhood. They include spying, inciting killing protesters, attacking military barracks and damaging the economy. It did not say who had filed the complaints.
Jury finds George Zimmerman not guilty on all charges
George Zimmerman has been acquitted of all charges in the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. The jury of six women informed Judge Debra Nelson shortly before 10 p.m. local time Saturday that they had reached a verdict after deliberating for approximately 15 hours over two days.
A Disturbing Peek Inside Hamas’ Summer Camps for Children
Ever wonder what a children’s summer camp organized by a designated terrorist organization would look like? If you guessed the kids be chanting about the destruction of Israel while holding toy guns, you’d seemingly be right. Video posted by the Israel Defense Forces titled “Hamas Summer Camp Brainwashes Gaza Children to Hate”...
Dust storm blankets parts of Arizona
A dust storm, or 'haboob' as they are known locally, blanketed parts of the US state of Arizona, including the town of Gilbert, southeast of Phoenix, on Friday. The rolling wall of dust appeared early on Thursday afternoon in southern Pinal County and moved northwest through the towns of Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert. The phenomenon is caused by sudden winds combined with extremely dry conditions kicking up dust.
Powerful typhoon strikes northern Taiwan
A powerful typhoon surged across northern Taiwan, killing at least one person and disrupting transportation and commerce around the island of 23 million people. Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said that as of 8:30am (0030 GMT), Typhoon Soulik was at sea, just to the west of the Taiwanese city of Hsinchu. It was packing winds of 137kph (86mph...