A new report says the worst places to be a refugee last year were Thailand, South Africa and the Gaza Strip. In its annual report on worldwide refugees, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants lists Brazil, Ecuador and Costa Rica among the be...
India's prime minister has reiterated his desire for peace with Pakistan, but says a pre-requisite is strong and effective action by its long-time adversary against terrorism targeted at India. Pakistan President Zardari (L) and Indian PM Singh (R)...
The police chief in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, has been killed as fighting continues to wrack the city. At least seven others were killed in clashes between Islamist insurgents and pro-government forces in the south of the city. A Somali man car...
The Obama administration Wednesday rejected charges by Iran of U.S. interference in that country's affairs following its bitterly disputed election. At the same time, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defended U.S. efforts to keep the internet soci...
India says the number of swine flu patients in the country has risen to 31. The latest confirmed cases involve a group of students recently returned from a study trip to the United States. Officials are expressing their frustration with a perceived...
The U.N. refugee agency reports 42 million people were forcibly uprooted by conflict and persecution at the end of last year. In its annual report, the UNHCR said most of the world's refugees and internally displaced people are in developing countri...
Airbus announced Tuesday it had secured orders for 16 new A321 planes from Vietnam Airlines and another five A320 craft from budget Cebu Pacific airlines of the Philippines. The day before, Airbus said that Qatar Airways had also ordered A320 aircra...
Iran's Council of Guardians says it is ready to recount votes from the contested presidential election in which incumbent Mahmoud Ahmedinejad was declared the winner amid charges of vote rigging. Popular reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi, who...
Iranians living in Australia have expressed their fears for their country and their belief that the recent election was hijacked by supporters of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Members of Sydney's Iranian community protest outside polling booth, 12...
U.S. President Barack Obama says it is up to the people of Iran to determine their nation's future. At the same time, he says he is troubled by the post-election turmoil there and wants to see an end to the bloodshed. President Obama (r) and Italy's...
Senate confirmation hearings begin July 13 for Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Barack Obama's choice for the U.S. Supreme Court. Experts say that Sotomayor's confirmation is likely, given the Democrats' majority in the Senate. But history shows tha...
At least six people have been killed in fighting between Islamist militants and government forces north of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Since insurgents launched a new offensive in early May, Somalia has seen nearly daily clashes between the two s...
The Pakistani army says it has been ordered by the government to begin military operations against al-Qaida-linked Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, but authorities are not giving details of the operation. Clashes have been reported between security...
U.S. President Barack Obama said North Korea's nuclear program poses a grave threat to the world. Mr. Obama and visiting South Korean President Lee Myung-bak told reporters that new responses must be found. S. Korean Pres. Lee Myung-bak and Pres.Bar...
U.S. President Barack Obama is continuing to call for an end to post-election violence in Iran. He said he does not want to intervene in the election dispute. The president said he senses a desire for change among the Iranian public. President Barac...
