Jan 24 Some Olympians express concern over Sochi safety By Sam Lane Some athletes planning to compete in February's Sochi Winter Olympics have voiced concerns about their safety following terrorist threats in the region. Continue reading
Jan 24 Kerry says US remains engaged in the Middle East By News Desk Secretary of State John Kerry encouraged Israel to form a peace agreement with Palestine. Photo by Flickr user U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv DAVOS, Switzerland -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hit Friday at… Continue reading
Jan 24 Syrian government, opposition enter indirect but uncertain talks in Geneva By News Desk U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi met separately with representatives of the Syrian government and opposition Friday as both sides expressed doubts in the negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland to end Syria's civil war. Continue reading
Jan 24 China sends another patrol to East China Sea air defense zone By News Desk Another Chinese air force patrol has been dispatched to the country's much-debated Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea, according to a Reuters report. Continue reading
Jan 24 Bomb blasts in Cairo kill six, wound 100 By News Desk Four bomb blasts in Cairo -- one at police headquarters and three elsewhere in the city -- killed six people and wounded roughly 100 Friday morning. The bombings are considered one of the most significant attacks on Egypt's… Continue reading
Jan 24 Ukraine president to offer concessions to opposition By News Desk Update: Ukrainian news agencies are reporting Friday that President Viktor Yanukovych has offered concessions to the opposition. The Associated Press reported that Yanukovych pledged to shake up his cabinet, grant amnesty to jailed protesters and alter the anti-demonstration legislation… Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch Revealing the origin of a secret CIA black op prison in Poland By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch Syrian govt., opposition offer more heated rhetoric ahead of mediated meeting By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch News Wrap: Va. attorney general says state will side with gay marriage rights By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 23 Indian woman raped by order of village court By Sarah Sheffer Police have arrested 13 men in India's West Bengal state in connection with the gang rape of a 20-year-old woman. The rape was allegedly ordered by village elders who form a council known locally as the "salishi sabha"… Continue reading