Niger struggles against Islamist militants
(Alfred de Montesquiou / AP)
In recent years, Islamist radicals have staged suicide attacks and kidnapped Westerners in North and West Africa. But in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, the fight in a moderate swath of Africa has gained urgency.
Afghan policeman kills two U.S. troops
Another “insider attack” on U.S. troops in Afghanistan comes hours after boastful Taliban message.
With new Sejong City, South Korean government aims to rebalance power
A built-from-scratch bureaucrat’s paradise 75 miles outside of Seoul will house ministries and agencies.
Army saw spike in suicides in July
Thirty-eight Army soldiers killed themselves in July, the worst month for suicides since the Army began releasing figures in 2009.
Militants storm Pakistani air base, sparking firefight that kills 10
Brazen raid by Taliban fighters armed with rocket-propelled grenades raises security concerns.
Ecuador grants asylum to Assange
Dispute over WikiLeaks founder raises the possibility of a diplomatic showdown between British and Ecuadoran authorities.
Term for women sparks ire in Tunisia
Activists condemn proposed constitution’s description of women as complementary to men.
Latest Headlines
- Brazen attack underscores need for offensive against Pakistani Taliban's tribal sanctuary
- Myanmar sets up internal investigation of Buddhist-Muslim clashes to make proposals for peace
- Iraqi officials say daylong wave of attacks across Iraq claimed more than 90 lives on Thursday
- Bomb hits bus in Pakistan carrying Shiite Muslim students, killing 1
- In fight with UK over Assange asylum, Ecuador's president lays claim to moral high ground
- Indonesia reduces Schapelle Corby's drug smuggling conviction, paving the way for her parole
- UK police pursue possible clue to gravesite of victim of 'moors murderer'
Syrian minister says rebel victory over Assad forces only 'dreaming'
Foreign minister dismisses rebel forces and international backers as incapable of toppling the military.
South African miners massacred
South African police opened fire Thursday on striking miners who had charged a line of officers.
Russian punk band members found guilty of ‘hooliganism’
Three members of the feminist band were arrested in February after they gave a concert to protest President Vladimir Putin.
What it’s like to report on Syria
Washington Post reporter Liz Sly joins a Q&A with Redditors.
Syrian rebels claim to have seized anti-aircraft weapons
The rebels pose with a missile and machine guns in a YouTube video posted Wednesday.
Protesters outside the Ecuadoran Embassy in London
Following the news that Ecuador has granted asylum to Julian Assange, a citizen journalist from London is broadcasting a live stream from the Ecuadoran Embassy in London.
Julian Assange case: Should Ecuador have granted asylum to Assange?
Ecuador is prepared to let the WikiLeaks founder stay in its embassy indefinitely
All's quiet today in Sanaa...no gunfire or loud explosions from direction of Defense Ministry. Horrified by the killings in South Africa.
My story on Sejong City, South Korea's built-from-scratch bureaucrat's paradise. http://t.co/Lt25GtYz
Here's my latest story on Niger and its militant Islam threat http://t.co/KRwLpevQ
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South African miners massacred
South African police opened fire Thursday on striking miners who had charged a line of officers.
Islamist militants in West Africa
In the aftermath of the Arab Spring revolts, the fight against militant Islam in this moderate swath of Africa has gained fresh urgency.
Julian Assange granted political asylum by Ecuador
WikiLeaks founder went to Ecuadoran Embassy after Britain agreed to send him to Sweden.
Iraqi town that hid Hussein moves forward
The U.S. troops are gone, and the place that sheltered a former dictator is coming back to life.
India’s Independence Day
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Syrian refugees flock to Turkey and Jordan
Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees have spilled across the border into Turkey and Jordan.
In India, an effort to preserve
As India’s economic transition reshapes landscapes and lives, social historians are trying to collect and archive stories about what is being lost. Here are some images of a changing India.
Images from around the globe
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From the World Cup to the Games
PHOTOS | In Rio de Janeiro, major construction projects are underway in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Two earthquakes hit Iran, killing at least 250 people
Strong earthquakes leveled villages in northwest Iran.
Life in an Afghan orphanage
Boys of fathers killed fighting on opposite sides of the war eat, play and study together.
Fighting to be a family
In countries such as Colombia, gay rights advocates are demanding familial rights for same-sex couples.
Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam begins
The United States began a landmark project Thursday to clean up a dangerous chemical left from the defoliant Agent Orange.
Life and war in Afghanistan
PHOTOS | Continuing coverage of Afghan life as coalition forces fight the Taliban to secure the country.
Tropical Storm Ernesto
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Elsewhere in World
Africa
- South African police kill 30 striking miners
- Rwandan, Congolese opposition groups ask war crimes court to investigate Rwandan ruler Kagame
- Zimbabwe protesters demand reinstatement of popular Canadian doctor fired by church superiors
- Gabon opposition TV station attacked after leader's supporters clash with police at rally
Middle East
- Iraqi officials say daylong wave of attacks across Iraq claimed more than 90 lives on Thursday
- During Ramadan, Pakistanis try to keep their money from government tax collectors
- Syria reports clashes near airport in war-battered Aleppo
- Iran's President Ahmadinejad calls Israel's existence 'insult to all humanity'
The Americas
- In fight with UK over Assange asylum, Ecuador's president lays claim to moral high ground
- Tiny Cook Islands borrows SUVs as expected visit by Hillary Clinton puts squeeze on resources
- Mexico detains 8 suspects in killings of journalists in eastern Veracruz state
- Google using 3-wheeled bike to add panoramic views of Mayan ruins to 'Street View' feature
National Security
- Army had 26 suicides in July, its highest monthly total on record and double the June total
- Army general investigated over alleged lavish travel, hotel spending, faces possible demotion
- Army probes general’s alleged lavish spending
- With Romney and Ryan on the ballot, Republican ticket light on foreign policy experience
