Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

US Hands Over Bagram Prison to Afghan Authorities
Advocates raise concerns about rules governing 'preventive' detention under which Afghanistan can hold future inmates

Al-Qaida's Second in Command in Yemen Killed
Said al-Shehri, a Saudi national and member of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, was one of several militants killed during an army operation

New Labor Unrest Coincides With S. Africa Union Talks
Strikes erupt on eve of platinum-mining giant's labor negotiations with unions after last month's deadly violence in Marikana township

UN Chief Slams Syrian Government, Rebels
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemns both sides for choosing violence over dialogue

Fugitive Iraqi VP Says Death Sentence a Sham
Tariq al-Hashemi denies accusations, calls sentence against him 'politically motivated'

IAEA Demands Access to Iranian Military Site
Yukiya Amano says his agency needs to assess 'activities' at Iran's Parchin military base

Japan's Decision Raises Stakes in Island Dispute
Tokyo announces plan to purchase islands that China claims as part its territory

Somalia Parliament Votes for New President
Election aims to bring stable government after two decades of chaos and lawlessness

In Hong Kong Election, Democrats Gain Despite Pro-Beijing Rebound
Divided pan-democrat parties win enough seats to block efforts to stop democratic push

'War of 1812' Flag Still Inspires After 200 Years
Historic battle inspired US national anthem