Scores Killed In Iraq Attacks -- Al JazeeraAt least 93 people killed across the country, many of them Shia pilgrims gathered in Baghdad for a religious event.
At least 93 people have been killed in a series of bombings and shootings across Iraq, with many of the attacks targeting Shia pilgrims during a major religious festival, police and hospital sources say.
One of the deadliest blasts on Wednesday occurred in the Kadhimiyah area of north Baghdad, where tens of thousands had gathered to mark the anniversary of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim's death.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria: France demands peace plan be legally enforced as West works on resolution.
Syria in civil war, U.N. official says. Syria denies it is in a state of civil war. Syria lashes out at US over massacre remarks.
New weapons push Syrian crisis toward civil war.
Russia and US embroiled in row over arms supply. US says Russian-made weapons are killing Syrians on 'an hourly basis'.
Iraq's Shi'ite population targeted in wave of attacks. 58 killed, more than 150 wounded in Iraq.
A glance at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since US troop pullout.
Israeli government report faults Netanyahu’s handling of 2010 flotilla raid.
Yemen govt says poised to seize 3rd town from al Qaeda. Yemen presses ahead with offensive on militants.
Russia presses Iran ahead of nuclear talks.
Saudi-Iran rivalries high ahead of OPEC meeting.
ASIA
China defiant on Iran oil purchases.
Troops patrol in riot-hit Myanmar town to restore calm.
Food shortages add to misery in Myanmar strife.
Aung San Suu Kyi departs on landmark trip to Europe.
Taiwan ex-agent jailed for leaking national secrets.
'Forced abortion' picture causes uproar in China.
AFRICA
Fourteen killed in west Libya militia clashes.
Tunisia: 1 dead, 62 injured in riots by Islamists. Calm returns to Tunis after riots but fears remain.
Kenya PM says troops will take Kismayo by August.
Nigeria clergy calls for action against sectarian violence.
Australian lawyer 'free if she reveals Libya's most wanted man'.
Military court hands Tunisia’s Ben Ali 20 years in jail.
Once illegal, health rumors now have Mubarak die daily.
South Africa's Zuma fires scandal-hit police chief.
Burkina Faso amnesty for President Blaise Compaore and predecessors.
EUROPE
Merkel may sacrifice Greece to save euro, says Osborne, in bid to get German voters to back her measures.
EU envoys go to Ukraine to study Tymoshenko case.
German chancellor Merkel, opposition leaders negotiating EU growth initiative.
Greek conservative leader insists new govt must be formed after country’s June 17 election.
Russia opposition blames Kremlin for scare tactic. Russia protesters demand Putin's resignation.
Irish Republic pardons wartime deserters.
Hollande's partner Trierweiler in Royal Twitter row.
AMERICAS
Obama administration refuses to say it will recognize results of Falklands referendum .
Mexico drug gang 'used US horse racing as front'.
Leftist makes gains in polls in second bid for Mexico’s presidency.
Hugo Chávez launches re-election bid in front of thousands of supporters.
Britain sets elections to return self-rule to Turks and Caicos.
Cuban dissident beaten after testifying before Congress, says report.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Sept. 11 ‘mastermind’ wants to wear military-style clothing at Guantanamo trial.
Risk of 'terrorists' setting up in Mali.
Al Qaeda in Yemen advertises for Western recruits.
Ansar al Shariah driven from Zinjibar in major blow to al Qaida affiliate in Yemen. Raids strike al-Qaeda bases in Yemen.
'Dead' al Qaeda chief appears in footage on Islamist website.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Icann reveals new internet top-level domain name claims.
Dimon: JPMorgan traders didn't understand risks.
Analysis: U.S. companies in sales struggle as global downturn bites.
As world economic growth ebbs, talk of new stimulus surges.
More rich Chinese buy US property.
Brazil raises G20 stakes on IMF funding pledge.
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