Rights report say millions of migrants Qatar is relying on to build 2022 venues and infrastructure live and work in deplorable conditions
The most powerful Kurdish faction in Syria has declared self-rule over the territory it controls in the north-east of the country. The announcement further complicates the civil war in Syria, and presents a complex problem for neighboring nations. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA.
Powerful Kurdish faction in Syria declares self-rule over territory it controls in north-east of country
Still, opinions differ on whether devastation in Philippines is latest evidence of global warming
Critics say Colombo should not host summit because of widespread allegations of human rights abuses against ethnic Tamil separatists
Sectarian violence is on the increase in Iraq; almost weekly there are reports of car bombs, suicide attacks and improvised explosive devices
Britain’s Royal Society honors Abdoulaye Diabate from Burkina Faso for work on ways to target mosquitoes that spread malaria
After start of civil war an estimated half a million children have not been vaccinated
Little blonde girl in Greece is at center of a Europe-wide controversy over treatment of Roma people - sometimes known as 'gypsies'
Scientists voice concerns that radioactive isotopes could accumulate in fish and pose danger to human health
US secretary of state says it is a major concern for international community that Iran not be allowed to develop atomic weapons
Tension comes as two nations dispute ownership of offshore islands known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China
There is much excitement over hosting the Games, but also some concerns about economics and safety
Critics say plant’s owners should not be trusted to carry out delicate operation
Latest accident is just one of many that have raised doubts about the nuclear plant’s ability to manage clean-up operation that could last decades
Western powers are far more cautious, after costly missions in Afghanistan and Iraq
Attack on shopping center in Kenya’s capital has raised fears group is broadening its aim beyond winning control of its homeland, Somalia
There have been daily demonstrations since Golden Dawn has been accused of involvement in killing Tuesday of left-wing activist Pavlos Fissas
Country will hold parliamentary elections Sunday, with Angela Merkel’s party riding high in polls
Aid announced at conference Monday in Brussels to support three-year plan to rebuild country after two decades of civil war, lawlessness
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