Pacific nation declares state of emergency over water shortage
Environment

Pacific nation declares state of emergency over water shortage

The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has declared a state of emergency due to a severe shortage of fresh…
Syria opposition launches national council
World

Syria opposition launches national council

BEIRUT - Syrian dissidents on Sunday formally established a broad-based national council designed to overthrow President Bashar Assad's regime, which…
Palestinians: No talks without settlement freeze
World

Palestinians: No talks without settlement freeze

RAMALLAH - The Palestinians can't resume negotiations with Israel under current conditions and will pursue their bid to win UN…
Bahrain court sentences protester to death
World

Bahrain court sentences protester to death

DUBAI - Bahrain's special security court on Thursday sentenced a protester to death for killing a policeman, and gave doctors…
Israel approves 1100 new homes in east Jerusalem
World

Israel approves 1100 new homes in east Jerusalem

JERUSALEM - Israel granted the go-ahead on Tuesday for construction of 1100 new Jewish housing units in east Jerusalem, and…
Iran, India, Pakistan and Mongolia have most polluted cities in the world
Environment

Iran, India, Pakistan and Mongolia have most polluted cities in the world

Cities in Iran, India, Pakistan, Mongolia are among the worst on the planet for air pollution, while those in the…
Yemeni defense minister escapes assassination bid
World

Yemeni defense minister escapes assassination bid

SANAA - A suicide attacker driving an explosives-laden car blew himself up Tuesday next to the passing convoy of Yemen's…
Militants attack Egyptian gas pipeline to Israel
Egypt

Militants attack Egyptian gas pipeline to Israel

ARISH - Security officials said gunmen have attacked Egypt's gas pipeline to Israel in North Sinai. It is the sixth…
Activists on trial in UAE appear in court
World

Activists on trial in UAE appear in court

ABU DHABI - Five pro-democracy activists on trial in the United Arab Emirates returned to court Monday, two days after…
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