Lebanese President accuses Israel of ‘policy of intimidation’

Lebanese President accuses Israel of ‘policy of intimidation’

May 4, 2013 - 11:37 AMT  07:37 GMT
Eight Israeli warplanes violated Lebanon’s airspace in a span of 14 hours, flying over large swaths of the country.
Portugal to make $6.3bn in cuts to avoid another bailout

Portugal to make $6.3bn in cuts to avoid another bailout

May 4, 2013 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
Portugal received a 78bn euro rescue in 2011 after overspending, heavy debts and weak growth left it close to bankruptcy.
Obama says no scenario to send U.S. troops to Syria

Obama says no scenario to send U.S. troops to Syria

May 4, 2013 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
Obama told reporters in Costa Rica that as a commander-in-chief he could rule nothing out "because circumstances change".
Erdogan speaks on phone with Cameron, Hollande

Erdogan speaks on phone with Cameron, Hollande

May 4, 2013 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
Sources in the Turkish PM’s office said bilateral relations and international issues, primarily Syria were discussed.
U.S. to verify all international student visas

U.S. to verify all international student visas

May 4, 2013 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
Azamat Tazhayakov and a second Kazakh student were arrested this week on federal charges of obstruction of justice.
Maduro accuses Colombian ex-leader of plotting his assassination

Maduro accuses Colombian ex-leader of plotting his assassination

May 4, 2013 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Hours later, Uribe responded by saying: "To the immature accusation by the dictatorship... just one response: repeat the elections."
Report: U.S. believes Israel conducted airstrike into Syria

Report: U.S. believes Israel conducted airstrike into Syria

May 4, 2013 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
The Lebanese army website listed 16 flights by Israeli warplanes penetrating Lebanon's airspace on May 2 and 3.
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