Syria peace prospects look poor as U.S. closes embassy
The United States scrambled Monday to salvage an Arab peace initiative aimed at halting Syria's descent into all-out civil war, closing its embassy in Damascus and deliberating with European and…
France inaugurates first public Muslim cemetery
France's first public cemetery for Muslims was inaugurated Monday in the city of Strasbourg. Strasbourg Mayor Roland Ries said the cemetery, which has space for about 1,000 graves, demonstrated the continuation…
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth vows to continue
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II marked her 60 years on the throne with a "thank you" to the nation Monday and a pledge that she would serve for the rest of…
Egypt’s military hints at earlier presidential elections
CAIRO _ Egypt's military rulers signaled Monday that presidential elections may be held earlier than planned in what appears to be an effort to stem political turmoil and calm five…
China denies latest reports of Tibetan self-immolations
Chinese officials denied reports that three ethnic Tibetans lit themselves on fire in protest against the government Friday, according to a story Monday in a state-controlled newspaper. The Global Times, a…
Abbas to play larger role in Palestinian unity government
Palestinian factions said Monday they had broken a political impasse by agreeing to make Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas head of a proposed unity government between the secular Fatah Party…
British court orders cleric’s release on bail
A British appeals court on Monday ordered the government to release on bail a radical Muslim cleric who had been detained as a threat to national security for much of…
US man suspected of killing wife blows up himself and two sons
The blast happened after a social worker dropped the boys off at Josh Powell's home in Graham, Washington state, for a supervised visit. Moments before blowing up the house in a…
Sarkozy accused of bussing in ‘extras’ to pose as supporters
The accusations against the French president come ahead of elections he is polled to lose. Mr Sarkozy, 57, received a warm response from workers when he visited the social housing construction…
Argentina accuses Britain of using the Falklands as a distraction from economic woes
Argentina says the moves by Britain "have to do with British domestic politics, with the high unemployment," said Vice President Amado Boudou yesterday...…