U.N. assembly adopts resolution condemning Syria ReutersUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The 193-nation U.N. General Assembly ratcheted up the pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday by overwhelmingly approving … More »U.N. assembly adopts resolution condemning Syria
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The 193-nation U.N. General Assembly ratcheted up the pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday by overwhelmingly approving a resolution that endorses an Arab League plan calling for him to step aside.
Palestinian children die in W.Bank crash AFPAt least eight Palestinian children from east Jerusalem were killed on Thursday when their school bus was hit by a truck on a road in the West Bank, Israeli police s … More »Palestinian children die in W.Bank crash
At least eight Palestinian children from east Jerusalem were killed on Thursday when their school bus was hit by a truck on a road in the West Bank, Israeli police said.
Gunmen 'spring 200 in Nigeria prison break' AFPGunmen bombed their way into a prison in central Nigeria before opening fire on the wardens and emptying the jail of its estimated 200 inmates, residents and an official … More »Gunmen 'spring 200 in Nigeria prison break'
Gunmen bombed their way into a prison in central Nigeria before opening fire on the wardens and emptying the jail of its estimated 200 inmates, residents and an official said on Thursday.
- Houston funeral to be broadcast live AFP
The funeral on Saturday for pop superstar Whitney Houston will be broadcast live from the New Jersey Baptist church where she grew up singing in a gospel choir, the funeral … More »Houston funeral to be broadcast live
The funeral on Saturday for pop superstar Whitney Houston will be broadcast live from the New Jersey Baptist church where she grew up singing in a gospel choir, the funeral home owner said.
'Drone raid' kills fighters in Pakistan AljazeeraOfficials say six fighters killed in tribal area believed to be sanctuary for Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters. More »'Drone raid' kills fighters in Pakistan
Officials say six fighters killed in tribal area believed to be sanctuary for Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters.
Bangkok bomb plot 'targeted Israel diplomats' AljazeeraThai police chief suggests Iranians detained over explosion could be part of bigger "plot" targeting Israelis abroad. More »Bangkok bomb plot 'targeted Israel diplomats'
Thai police chief suggests Iranians detained over explosion could be part of bigger "plot" targeting Israelis abroad.
China leader-in-waiting Xi woos and warns U.S ReutersDES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping received a warm welcome in the U.S. heartland on Wednesday, moving from Washington and talks on contentious … More »China leader-in-waiting Xi woos and warns U.S
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping received a warm welcome in the U.S. heartland on Wednesday, moving from Washington and talks on contentious international issues to Iowa, where the Chinese vice president was hailed as an old friend and a boost for billions of dollars in agricultural tra …
Karzai confirms Afghan-US talks with Taliban AljazeeraAfghan leader's comments prompt Taliban to "strongly dismiss" the claim and denounce "puppet" Kabul government. More »Karzai confirms Afghan-US talks with Taliban
Afghan leader's comments prompt Taliban to "strongly dismiss" the claim and denounce "puppet" Kabul government.
Iran unveils 'uranium enrichment advances' AljazeeraClaimed breakthrough comes as Iran's chief negotiator proposes resumption of talks over controversial nuclear programme. More »Iran unveils 'uranium enrichment advances'
Claimed breakthrough comes as Iran's chief negotiator proposes resumption of talks over controversial nuclear programme.
Honduras prison fire officials suspended AljazeeraPresident promises "urgent measures" and launches inquiry after fire kills more than 358 inmates at overcrowded jail. More »Honduras prison fire officials suspended
President promises "urgent measures" and launches inquiry after fire kills more than 358 inmates at overcrowded jail.
Over 120 hurt in Bahrain clashes, dialogue sought ReutersMANAMA (Reuters) - More than 120 protesters have been wounded in clashes with police in Bahrain this week, activists said on Wednesday, and a Shi'ite politician said … More »Over 120 hurt in Bahrain clashes, dialogue sought
MANAMA (Reuters) - More than 120 protesters have been wounded in clashes with police in Bahrain this week, activists said on Wednesday, and a Shi'ite politician said contacts to resolve the Sunni-ruled Gulf monarchy's year-long crisis had begun.
Cook shines in England victory AljazeeraSkipper strikes second successive ODI ton as England take 2-0 series lead over Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. More »Cook shines in England victory
Skipper strikes second successive ODI ton as England take 2-0 series lead over Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.
With the date for constitution referendum set, Al Jazeera looks back at the decrees passed since protests erup … More »Assad's reform pledges in Syria's uprising
