Security Transition in Afghanistan: Sovereign Forces 'Take the Lead'

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Tuesday marked a major milestone in the war in Afghanistan, as sovereign forces there have officially “taken the lead” in all security responsibilities from U.S.... Read More

Pirate Attacks in West Africa on the Rise

(JOHANNESBURG) -- Pirate attacks on the west coast of Africa now outnumber attacks by Somali pirates on the east coast, a new report by the International Maritime Bureau finds. There wer... Read More

Iranian President-Elect Hints at Some Flexibility

(TEHRAN, Iran) -- In his first comments to the press since being elected Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani promised on Monday that his government would institute a doctrine of moderation while p... Read More

New Threats of Military Intervening in Turkish Civil Unrest

(ANKARA, Turkey) -- The government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may be preparing to step up, not dial down, clashes with demonstrators protesting his regime over what they say is... Read More

Obama, Putin Don't 'Coincide' On Syria But Call for End to Violence

(SLIGO, IRELAND) -- Emerging from a two-hour meeting at the G8 summit, President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that the bloodshed in Syria must stop and that there should be a r... Read More

NSA Leaker Strikes Again: Brits Accused of Spying on G20

(NEW YORK) -- New documents revealed by alleged National Security Agency (NSA) leaker Edward Snowden reportedly show how British cyber spies regularly stole secrets from foreign diplomats during th... Read More

Obama Visits School in Northern Ireland; Family Explores Irish Roots

(SLIGO, Ireland) -- President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron took some time out of their busy summit schedules to visit with local school children Monday afternoon. &ldqu... Read More

Kate Middleton Makes Last Appearance Before Royal Baby’s Birth

(LONDON) -- An eight-months-pregnant Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton was glowing and sporting a baby bump at her last public appearance Friday before her maternity sequester begins.... Read More

North Korea Opens Door to Talks with US

(PYONGYANG, North Korea) -- After months of threats, North Korea is seemingly turning to diplomacy to end disputes with its neighbors and the West. The latest instance of this supposedly... Read More

Nelson Mandela Shows 'Sustained' Improvement

(PRETORIA, South Africa) -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized for a recurring lung infection after 10 days, but doctors have been encouraged by the 94-year-old's ab... Read More