Bill Richardson, globe-trotting US diplomat and former New Mexico governor, dies at 75

Bill Richardson, a former United States diplomat, New Mexico ex-governor, and a prominent figure in American…

Officials in South Africa Knew About Problems at a ‘Bad Building,’ but Did Nothing

No one was in the dark about what was happening at 80 Albert Street. In January…

One killed in ethnic protests in Iraq’s Kirkuk

At least one civilian was killed and eight other people were injured Saturday during rival protests…

Iraq road accident during religious gathering claims lives of 18 pilgrims

A collision between two minibuses in northern Iraq claimed the lives of at least 18 people,…

Nobel Foundation Reverses Prize Ceremony Invite for Russia and Belarus

The Nobel Foundation reversed course on Saturday and said it would not invite the ambassadors of…

Protesters take to streets in Niger demanding withdrawal of French troops

Dozens of protesters took to the streets on Saturday (September 2) in Niger’s capital city  Niamey…

Officials in South Africa Knew About Problems at a ‘Bad Building,’ but Did Nothing

No one was in the dark about what was happening at 80 Albert Street. In January…

A Nation With Few Catholics Gives Pope a Welcome Fit for an Emperor

In a lush valley in the vast Mongolian countryside, hulking wrestlers, equestrians doing bareback tricks, throat…

Kazakhstan to hold referendum on construction of first-ever nuclear plant

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Friday (September 1) that his government would hold a referendum…

A Crackdown on Free Speech in One of the Freer Corners of the Mideast

The lavish wedding of Jordan’s crown prince this spring was breathlessly anticipated for months in the…