Pakistani airstrike kills 60 'militants' near Afghan border:
Pakistani military jet fighters and helicopter gunships have pounded "militant hideouts" near the Afghan border, killing 60 militants, the army said.
Taliban Attacks Leaves 22 Afghan Police Officers Dead:
It was a particularly bloody Wednesday for Afghan police officers, as reports emerged that at least 22 had been killed in four assaults around the country by Taliban insurgents, who also pinned down 40 policemen and officials in a bunker, short on food and ammunition.
Boko Haram Attacks Three Nigerian Villages, 48 People Killed:
Boko Haram assaulted three villages in northern Nigeria, killing 48 people, residents said Wednesday, hours after twin bombings claimed at least 118 lives in this central city in an attack the government blamed on the Islamic extremists.
Two killed in Libya clashes after air chief backs renegade general:
Explosions and fighting erupted in Libya's capital in Wednesday, killing at least two people after the top air commander signaled support for a renegade general who is campaigning to dissolve parliament and wipe out Islamists.
Chinese engineer killed in Benghazi:
A Chinese construction engineer has been killed by unidentified gunmen in Libya's restive second city Benghazi, medical and security sources said today.
Leader of Libya's revolt, Khalifa Hifter, rules out negotiations and vows to fight:
The former general who is leading an armed uprising in Libya said Tuesday that he would not negotiate with his rivals and would instead rely on force to achieve his objectives.
US ambassador says Libyan general is going after 'terrorists':
US Ambassador to Libya said Wednesday that she would not condemn the actions of Gen. Khalifa Hifter, who has declared war on Islamic "terrorists" in Libya and forced the country to call new parliamentary elections for June 25.
Libya must immediately surrender Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi to the ICC:
A majority of the ICC Appeals Chamber today rejected all four grounds of appeal brought by the Libyan government and upheld an earlier decision of the Pre Trial Chamber that Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi should be tried by the ICC.
One killed, six wounded in bomb attack on Egyptian security vehicle:
Witnesses said Wednesday's attack had been carried out by two men riding a motorcycle who threw a bomb at a security vehicle in the North Sinai city of al-Arish and fled.
Mubarak gets 3 years in prison - Mubarak, sons found guilty of embezzling millions:
Mubarak's two sons were sentenced to four years in jail on the same charges of stealing state funds that had been earmarked for the renovation of presidential palaces but were instead diverted to sprucing up family residences
Soldiers killed, taken prisoner by rebels in Mali: UN source:
Tuareg militants killed several Malian soldiers during clashes in the rebel bastion of Kidal on Wednesday, a United Nations source told AFP, as the insurgents claimed to have taken control of the town.
U.S. deploys about 80 military personnel to help find Nigerian girls:
"These personnel will support the operation of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft for missions over northern Nigeria and the surrounding area," Obama said
Army, rebels clash in Yemen; 8 killed:
At least eight people were killed on Wednesday after fighters clashed with the army and allied tribesmen over the control of a strategic hilltop north of the Yemeni capital, local officials said.
US to Reveal Secret Memo for Yemen Drone Attack That Killed 4 Americans:
On the eve of a critical US Senate vote, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has said it will release a controversial secret memo from 2011 that provides legal justification for drone attacks that killed four American citizens in Yemen.
Moscow will veto UN resolution on ICC for Syria: envoy:
Russia will veto a draft UN Security Council resolution that calls for bringing Syria before the International Criminal Court, Moscow's ambassador said Wednesday.
About 6,000 U.S. troops headed to Jordan for military exercise:
Last year, the U.S. military left Patriot missiles and F-16 fighters in Jordan to counter potential threats from the civil war in neighboring Syria
US is complicit in Israel's videotaped murder of Palestinian boys:
A United States government call on Israel to investigate the cold-blooded videotaped killing of two Palestinian boys falls far short of a real demand for accountability and amounts to complicity in covering up the crime.
Who will benefit from the IMF's $17bn bailout of Ukraine? Not its people:
The IMF's standard prescriptions constitute a supranational form of loan-sharking aimed at enriching western creditors
Russia Dumps A Record Amount Of US Treasurys,:
In March alone Russia sold a record $26 billion, or 20% of its holdings.
Russia and China seal historic $400bn gas deal:
After 10 years of negotiations, Russia's Gazprom and China's CNPC have finally signed a historic gas deal which will provide the world's fastest growing economy with the natural gas it needs to keep pace for the next 30 years.
Russia moves to make failure to declare dual citizenship a crime:
Adopted in the crucial second of three readings in the lower house, the bill will impose a fine of up to 200,000 rubles ($5,800) or 400 hours of community service on Russians who have citizenship in another country and fail to tell the authorities.
China leader warns US, others over Asian security:
Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a veiled warning to the United States on Wednesday, saying countries should not build up military alliances in Asia
U.S. Indictment of Chinese Hackers Could Be Awkward for the NSA:
After a year of revelations from ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden, it's clearer than even before that America's own government hackers have been running rampant through the world's networks.
China bans use of Microsoft's Windows 8 on government computers:
The official Xinhua news agency said the ban was to ensure computer security after Microsoft ended support for its Windows XP operating system, which was widely used in China.
NSA data-gathering may run into California roadblock:
The federal government would need a warrant from a judge if it wants the cooperation of California officials in searching residents' cellphone and computer records, under a bill making its way through the state legislature.
Greenwald: Washington Post 'suppressed' foreign countries under NSA eavesdropping program:
At the request of U.S. officials, The Washington Post is withholding details that could be used to identify the country where the system is being employed or other countries where its use was envisioned.
April Ties For Hottest Ever On Record For The Globe:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Tuesday say last month's average temperature was 58.1 degrees Fahrenheit (14.5 degrees Celsius). That was 1.39 degrees F (0.77 C) warmer than the average last century.
US forced to acknowledge secret tapes of Guantánamo force-feedings:
A federal court has forced the US government to reveal that it has secretly recorded dozens of force-feedings of just one Guantánamo Bay detainee, raising the prospect that the military possesses a vast video library of a practice criticised as abusive.
CIA wins secrecy for Bay of Pigs history:
The Central Intelligence Agency has the right to keep secret a draft history of its involvement with the ill-fated Bay of Pigs invasion more than five decades ago, a split federal appeals court panel ruled Tuesday.
Cops Raid the Wrong House, Tell the Owner, "You're lucky I didn't f*****g shoot you." :
Video - "Just trying to enjoy my evening. All the sudden, I see a flashlight shining through my doors..." said Guerrero. "I'm thinking this could be a dangerous situation for me."
George Soros sells all shares of Citigroup, Bank of America and JP Morgan:
The Wall Street Journal reported that "George Soros dumped his stakes in banks and went for tech and gold miners in the first quarter, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Droves Of American Poor Incarcerated For Not Paying Court Fees:
An NPR study shows that many are being incarcerated for not paying exuberant court fees, some are even being billed for their own public defenders.
Poll: 47% of Unemployed Have 'Completely Given Up' Looking for a Job:
"This survey shows that millions of Americans are at risk of falling into the trap of prolonged unemployment, and it should give policymakers a greater sense of urgency to focus on the singular goal of creating jobs,
10,996,447: Disability Beneficiaries Hit New Record:
The number of Americans receiving disability benefits continues to exceed the populations of Greece, Tunisia and Portugal, and is approaching the population of Cuba, which according to the CIA World Factbook is 11,047,251.
