4 killed in Afghanistan attack, NATO says

4 killed in Afghanistan attack, NATO says

June 3, 2013 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
The deaths in the country's east and south bring to 66 the number of international troops killed in Afghanistan this year.
Egypt’s upper house ruled illegal

Egypt’s upper house ruled illegal

June 3, 2013 - 10:19 AMT  06:19 GMT
Egypt's top court has ruled that the upper house, or Shura Council, and a panel that drafted the new constitution are invalid.
Libya to appeal International Criminal Court ruling to hand over Gaddafi son

Libya to appeal International Criminal Court ruling to hand over Gaddafi son

June 3, 2013 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
Saif al-Islam was a powerful figure in his father's government and has been accused of orchestrating brutal reprisals against protesters.
Deadly floods hit Central Europe

Deadly floods hit Central Europe

June 3, 2013 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
Several people have died or are missing in the floods in Germany, the Czech Republic and Switzerland since last week.
Anonymous ‘hacktivists’ attack Turkish govt. sites amid protests

Anonymous ‘hacktivists’ attack Turkish govt. sites amid protests

June 3, 2013 - 10:02 AMT  06:02 GMT
Some Turkish media websites have also been targeted by Anonymous for “for failing to adequately cover the events.”
Gulf Arab countries to mull action against Hezbollah

Gulf Arab countries to mull action against Hezbollah

June 3, 2013 - 09:58 AMT  05:58 GMT
Ghanem al-Buainain said the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council regarded Hezbollah's involvement in Syria as "sectarian intervention."
55 dead in China poultry plant fire

55 dead in China poultry plant fire

June 3, 2013 - 09:52 AMT  05:52 GMT
Workplace safety standards can often be poor in China, with fatal accidents regularly reported at large factories and mines.
Palestinian President appoints new PM amid Hamas anger

Palestinian President appoints new PM amid Hamas anger

June 3, 2013 - 09:47 AMT  05:47 GMT
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas named British-educated political independent Rami Hamdallah as new prime minister.
Russia blocks UN resolution on Qusair, slams it as “unilateral”

Russia blocks UN resolution on Qusair, slams it as “unilateral”

June 3, 2013 - 09:43 AMT  05:43 GMT
A diplomat said Moscow blocked the resolution as the UN had failed to make a statement when the rebels seized the town.
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