UN condemns Syria over Houla massacre
05/28/2012 - 12:45am
Security Council says the "outrageous use of force" against civilians violated international law.
Mass anti-government protest in Morocco
05/27/2012 - 10:44pm
Protesters in Casablanca accuse the government of failing to deliver on the pledges of social justice.
Rio slum dwellers run for peace
05/27/2012 - 10:39pm
Runners re-trace movements of drug traffickers until a November 2010 army assault forced them out.
Nepal premier calls for fresh elections
05/27/2012 - 8:46pm
Prime minister calls for November 22 election after leaders fail to agree on post-war constitution before deadline.
IMF chief comes under fire in Greece
05/27/2012 - 8:37pm
Christine Lagarde earns ire of Greek politicians after referring to tax evaders in an interview with a UK newspaper.
Afghan family 'killed' in NATO airstrike
05/27/2012 - 8:22pm
Two adults and their six children allegedly killed in incident in eastern Paktia province, according to local officials.
Sweden victorious at Eurovision Song Contest
05/27/2012 - 6:08pm
Euphoric celebrations in Stockholm as Loreen follows in Abba's footsteps by smashing opposition at final in Azerbaijan.
Mali government rejects north's independence
05/27/2012 - 4:38pm
Official categorically rejects idea of Islamic Azawad state declared by Tuareg separatists and Ansar Dine fighters.
Ahmadinejad reaches out to hardline rivals
05/27/2012 - 4:00pm
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad calls on newly elected parliament to stand with him against "evil ones" encircling Iran.
Security Council to meet on Syria massacre
05/27/2012 - 3:14pm
UN body to discuss Houla deaths blamed on the government as Damascus says it was a rebel attack.