The atmosphere in the Libyan capital is frighteningly uncertain a week after the sudden collapse of Gaddafi's forces. Nobody knows who is in charge. Violence and killings still persist. The incoming regime makes pious statements about taking no revenge on pro-Gaddafi...
Fears of Widespread Disease in Libya
Among the many growing concerns about the transition to post-Gadhafi Libya are fears of widespread disease, as dead bodies pile up in the streets and shortages of medicine, water, fuel and food persist. The scale of the fighting in Libya has reduced, but the bodies...
Anonymous Leak Claims Al Qaeda No. 2 Killed by US
Al-Qaeda's second-in-command, Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, has reportedly been killed in Pakistan, in what is being perceived as another great blow to al Qaeda. The Libyan national who was the network's former operational leader rose to Al-Qaeda's No. 2 spot after the US...
Afghan Suicide Attacks on the Rise, Along With Civilian Casualties
Two suicide bombings in southwestern Afghanistan Saturday killed seven people and injured at least 40 others, as such attacks rise with Ramadan coming to an end. One attack was in Lashkar Gah, where a man detonated a car bomb that killed four people and injured 21...
Some Fear Libyan Descent Into Chaos as in Iraq
The rapid rebel takeover has left Libya's capital teetering, with young men firing antiaircraft weapons into the air and gunmen at checkpoints hustling anyone they regard as mildly suspicious into overcrowded detention centers. Some people are beginning to worry about...
Dozens of Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Taliban Cross-Border Attacks
At least 200 Taliban militants crossed into Chitral district of northwest Pakistan Saturday and attacked seven checkpoints, killing more than two dozen soldiers and police, Pakistani officials said. Pakistan has blamed Afghan and NATO forces for not doing enough to...
African Union Won’t Recognize Libya’s Rebels as Govt
African Union Won’t Recognize Libya’s Rebels as Govt | Rebel Justice Minister: We are now the legal authority
Former Mexican President Urges Truce With Cartels, Amnesty
Former Mexican President Urges Truce With Cartels, Amnesty
Suicide Bombing at Algeria Military Academy Kills 18
Suicide Bombing at Algeria Military Academy Kills 18 | At least 20 others wounded in attack, toll likely to rise
US Vows to Stop All Aid If Palestinians Seek Statehood
US Vows to Stop All Aid If Palestinians Seek Statehood | Independence or dependence, the US offers a choice