Geithner predicts long hardships ahead for America
How`s this for good news? Timothy Geithner, the secretary of the United States Treasury, says hardships will hit America for "a long time to come." Now that`s not very positive, is it?
Syrians angry with US and France
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the Syrian government had lost legitimacy, after hundreds of angry government supporters attacked the American and French embassies in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Volunteers across Japan unite to rebuild devastated towns and lives
Amid destroyed homes and rotting debris, survivors of Japan`s earthquake and tsunami are stoically trying to keep their lives together, while fresh health fears surface over radiation.
Moscow calls for security partnership in Europe
Russia has called on NATO to renounce the policy of mutual deterrence and to switch to cooperation in the security field, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a visiting session of the Russia-NATO Council in Sochi.
China shows the world nuclear can be safe
With the global spotlight firmly back on the safety of nuclear power following Japan`s tsunami and the problems at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, China is looking at spearheading efforts to make the industry safer.
Saakashvili closes down Russian schools in Georgia
The Georgian authorities have reportedly decided to purge Russia from the educational system as all Russian-speaking schools will be shut down.
Detained journalists released in Belarus
Belarusian police say they have released all the journalists who had been detained among protesters during celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the country`s independence on July 3.
US wars cost $4 trillion
War, what is it good for? If you ask researchers at Brown University, a new study says around $4 trillion down the drain and nearly a quarter of a million lives lost.
Los Alamos nuclear waste almost on fire
The New Mexico wildfire that has turned America`s heads towards the Los Alamos nuke plant is inching closer and closer to the laboratory, where the Associate Press says it is now a few miles from a dumpsite.
Turmoil in Syria may spill out into war for Israel
Israel has allegedly sent a message to Syrian President Bashar Assad in recent days, warning him that if he starts a war with the Jewish state in order to divert attention from domestic problems, Israel will target him personally.
UK protesters slam campaign in Libya
Anti-war activists have taken to the streets of London to demonstrate against NATO`s military intervention in Libya. The demonstrators say it is time NATO was brought to book.
Economic crisis leaves Belarus unable to pay for Russian electricity
The supply of Russian electricity to Belarus has been cut off overnight Tuesday. Moscow wants Minsk to cover the standing $43 million debt before supply is resumed. But Belarus is short on money due to the ongoing economic crisis.
Greeks fight to avoid austerity trap
At least one person has been injured as Greek police used tear gas against protesters, trying to prevent them from breaking to the parliament building in Athens on Wednesday.
The threat to the West is still there - terrorism expert
Al-Qaeda says it has a new leader and the US has a new bogeyman as the long-time deputy to Osama bin Laden takes over the leadership of Al-Qaeda. He is already promising to continue the jihad against America and Israel.
Olympic torch unveiled in London
The 2012 Olympic Games has seen another milestone in its countdown, with the unveiling of the Olympic torch in London.
China makes first aircraft carrier out of Soviet warship
A senior Chinese general has for the first time officially confirmed that the country is building an aircraft carrier. According to experts and media reports, the vessel is the half-built Soviet warship Varyag, which China bought and is completing.
E. Coli outbreak spreads to America
Three Americans who recently returned from a trip to Germany have been infected the same E. Coli strand that has spread through the EU and already killed 18 people and left over 1,800 ill.
Timing of E. coli scare could push Spain into bailout territory
Spain may launch legal action against Germany, which prematurely blamed its cucumbers for causing the deadly E. coli outbreak. The hysteria over Spanish produce has crippled the country`s farm exports and cost millions of euros in just a week.
US economy on verge of `Great Great Depression`?
World markets fall after the US economy suffered its worst day of the year on June 1 with all signs pointing to more declines over the summer.
Abkhazian president laid to rest
The funeral of Abkhazia`s President Sergey Bagapsh is taking place today following his death five days ago in a medical center in Moscow.
US home prices hit new low
Home prices across the United States have hit the lowest point since the housing bubble burst in 2009, dropping 4.2 percent in the past three months.
Russia tackles full plate of issues at G-8 Summit
President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in the affluent Normandy resort of Deauville, France for a two-day summit in which turmoil in the Arab world, as well as the controversial missile defense shield will rank high on the agenda.
Toughest sheriff`s department involved in drug ring
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has built quite a reputation over the years for being a bit hard on his inmates. Prisoners at his south-central Arizona jail sleep in a tent city outside and are fed green bologna sandwiches for lunch.
Russians report skepticism over details of Osama bin Laden`s death
According to the results of a recent survey, 40 percent of Russians are distrustful of the details surrounding the circumstances of Osama bin Laden’s death, who was said to have been killed on May 1 by US special forces in Pakistan
France `turns into a little US` on costs
The French resort of Deauville is hosting this year’s G8 summit. The host country has done a U-turn since the last time world leaders gathered there, turning from the biggest war critic to the biggest war trumpeter.