Top Afghan Peace Negotiator, a Former President, Is Killed -- Wall Street Journal
KABUL, Afghanistan—Former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani, the official in charge of government peace talks with the Taliban, was killed in his home on Tuesday in a serious setback to efforts to reach a political solution to the 10-year-old U.S.-led war.
Another senior official in negotiation attempts, Mohammed Masoom Stanekzai, was wounded in the attack, in which a suicide bomber detonated explosives hidden in his turban, Afghan officials said.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN: At least 100 killed in Syria during past week. U.S. is quietly getting ready for Syria without Assad.
Yemen clashes intensify as political mediation teeters. Fierce fighting in Yemen as political talks stall.
Al-Jazeera head resigns.
Bombers strike government offices in Iraq's Ramadi.
Car bomb kills 3, wounds 34 in Turkey's capital.
In UN week, Saudi says to ease Palestinian crisis.
ASIA
Ex-Afghan leader assassinated in Kabul. Afghan peace council head killed in Kabul.
Bangladesh police clash with Islamist party supporters.
Philippine military declares 1-day truce with communist rebels.
US envoy sees more 'rough' times with Pakistan.
China floods: Dozens killed after days of rain.
Death toll rises to 361 in Pakistan flooding.
Death toll from India-centered quake jumps to 81.
Warning of heavy rain across Japan as typhoon moves near Okinawa.
AFRICA
Libya fighters put pressure on regime holdouts. Libyan forces battle to loosen grip on Gaddafi towns. New Gaddafi message: 'What's happening in Libya is a charade'.
Military official says 23 killed in Ivory Coast. U.N., others to boost military in western Ivory Coast.
Fatal bar shooting exposes Burundi’s instability.
Zambia election: Rupiah Banda faces Michael Sata threat.
EUROPE
Cyprus begins controversial oil and gas drilling.
Italy's sovereign debt rating cut by S&P on growth fear.
Slovenia's government faces confidence vote.
£34,000 pension for former porn star who served one term as Italian MP.
AMERICAS
New fields may propel Americas to top of oil companies’ lists.
Mexico President hints legalizing drugs may be needed.
Mexico jail breaks see 32 in Veracruz state escape.
Bolivia's Morales asks bloc to condemn US on drugs.
Brazil starts 2014 football World Cup countdown.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Niger town fears Libya turmoil will boost al Qaida group.
Obama administration insists on Guantanamo closure.
Al-Shabaab’s Mogadishu retreat – analysis.
UN Chief: Work together against terrorism.
Sentence for terrorist is too short, court rules.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fed begins policy meeting, tiptoes toward easing.
US court rules against Chevron in Ecuador oil case.
IMF downgrades outlook for US and Europe economies.
S&P cuts Italy ratings one notch, outlook negative.
Can UBS bounce back from the rogue-trader scandal?
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