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Al Qaeda-linked jihadists strike back against rival rebels in Syria

Al Qaeda-linked jihadists strike back against rival rebels in Syria

January 10, 2014 - 19:00 AMT  15:00 GMT
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said ISIL fighters pushed back rival rebels on the eastern approaches of Raqqa.
Egypt police fire tear gas to disperse protesting Islamists

Egypt police fire tear gas to disperse protesting Islamists

January 10, 2014 - 17:52 AMT  13:52 GMT
In the city of Minya, Maj. Gen. Osama Metwalli said protesters threw gasoline bombs at the police, who responded with tear gas.
Fierce clashes erupt between Iraqi special forces, militants

Fierce clashes erupt between Iraqi special forces, militants

January 10, 2014 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
A police officer said several army vehicles were damaged by roadside bombs planted around the village by the militants.
Iran, Russia negotiating oil-for-goods swap, report says

Iran, Russia negotiating oil-for-goods swap, report says

January 10, 2014 - 15:40 AMT  11:40 GMT
U.S. and European sanctions have cut Iran's oil exports by more than half over the past 18 months to about one million barrels a day.
Two NATO troops, one civilian killed in Afghan accident

Two NATO troops, one civilian killed in Afghan accident

January 10, 2014 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
The alliance provided no details on the "aircraft mishap", and the names and nationalities of those killed were not released.
Man accused of being Bin Laden bodyguard to be freed

Man accused of being Bin Laden bodyguard to be freed

January 10, 2014 - 11:33 AMT  07:33 GMT
A Pentagon spokesman told U.S. media no decision had yet been made on when Mujahid would be released from the facility.
Rosatom: Russia to triple uranium production by 2015

Rosatom: Russia to triple uranium production by 2015

January 10, 2014 - 10:11 AMT  06:11 GMT
Sergei Kiriyenko said that Russia had in recent years been producing some 3,000-3,200 metric tons of uranium annually.
Karzai likely to miss U.S. security deal deadline: report

Karzai likely to miss U.S. security deal deadline: report

January 10, 2014 - 10:02 AMT  06:02 GMT
The United States wants Afghanistan to sign the deal in matter of weeks if a contingent of U.S. troops is to remain there after 2014.
Arrested Indian diplomat ordered to leave U.S.

Arrested Indian diplomat ordered to leave U.S.

January 10, 2014 - 09:55 AMT  05:55 GMT
Devyani Khobragade had been ordered to leave after she was indicted on criminal charges of visa fraud and making false statements.
Dozens of rebels killed trying to break Homs siege: report

Dozens of rebels killed trying to break Homs siege: report

January 10, 2014 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
In October, activists reported severe food and energy shortages in the besieged areas and warned that residents faced starvation.
U.S. urges sides in South Sudan conflict to ink pact to cease hostilities

U.S. urges sides in South Sudan conflict to ink pact to cease hostilities

January 10, 2014 - 09:34 AMT  05:34 GMT
Both sides met face-to-face for the first time in Addis Ababa in a bid to agree a ceasefire but faced new delays.
Tunisian PM resigns to make way for caretaker government

Tunisian PM resigns to make way for caretaker government

January 9, 2014 - 21:59 AMT  17:59 GMT
Troops in the city of Tatouine fired into the air and police used tear gas to disperse protests over economic hardship.
Afghan President orders release of prisoners seen by U.S. as threat

Afghan President orders release of prisoners seen by U.S. as threat

January 9, 2014 - 21:10 AMT  17:10 GMT
Suicide bombers attacked a police station in Helmand province, killing one police officer and wounding three, a provincial spokesman said.
Top Pakistan police chief killed in Karachi bomb blast

Top Pakistan police chief killed in Karachi bomb blast

January 9, 2014 - 19:19 AMT  15:19 GMT
Chaudhry Aslam Khan, the head of the city's anti-terror operations, and at least two others died in an attack on a police convoy.
European Parliament panel invites Snowden to testify

European Parliament panel invites Snowden to testify

January 9, 2014 - 18:30 AMT  14:30 GMT
The Justice and Civil Liberties Committee voted to seek testimony from the former National Security Agency contractor.
Germany joining efforts to destroy Syria's chemical stockpile

Germany joining efforts to destroy Syria's chemical stockpile

January 9, 2014 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
Germany said it was responding to a request for help from the UN and OPCW, coordinators of the destruction plan.
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