DSK accuser seeks special prosecutor
2011-07-07 10:30:26
A lawyer for the maid who accused Strauss-Kahn of trying to rape her in New York is asking for a special prosecutor to pursue the case.
Pyeongchang to host 2018 Winter Olympics
2011-07-07 08:54:26
After a decade of trying and two heartbreaking defeats, the South Korean city of Pyeongchang finally won the Olympic prize it has craved so deeply.
Netanyahu orders block of pro-Palestinian 'fly-in'
2011-07-06 18:35:37
Israeli Prime Minister authorities to block entry of pro-Palestinian activists planning to travel to Tel Aviv over the weekend.
Venezuela 200 years of independence
2011-07-07 07:58:50
Thousands of people gathered to watch a military parade as Venezuela marked the 200th anniversary of its independence from Spain.
Lagarde signs up to tougher ethics code
2011-07-06 14:15:16
Lagarde, who took office as IMF managing director on Tuesday, has signed up for tougher ethical rules than her predecessor.
China urges peaceful Afghan transition
2011-07-07 06:15:56
China called on the parties concerned to ensure "peaceful, stable transition" in the transfer of security responsibilities in Afghanistan.
Chavez gets hero's welcome after cancer surgery
2011-07-05 18:10:46
President Hugo Chavez received a hero's welcome as he rallied thousands of supporters upon his return to Venezuela, vowing to beat cancer after undergoing surgery in Cuba.
Somali charged with supporting Al Qaeda
2011-07-06 09:44:56
A Somali man was brought to a US criminal court on Tuesday to face charges of assisting al Qaeda and a militant Somali group.
China regrets WTO export ruling
2011-07-06 06:48:11
China's reinforced administration of certain resources products is in line with the objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Libya rebels to hold talks in Turkey
2011-07-06 08:16:16
A leader of the Libyan opposition was scheduled to hold talks in Ankara on Tuesday, shortly after Turkey recognized a rebel council.
Tunisian leader gets 15-year jail term
2011-07-05 09:34:26
A Tunisian court sentenced Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in absentia on Monday to more than 15 years in prison for illegal possession of drugs and weapons.
Mladic disrupts court, gets not-guilty pleas
2011-07-04 18:31:03
A defiant Ratko Mladic plunged his Yugoslav war crimes tribunal arraignment into chaos Monday, repeatedly shouting at judges, defying their orders.