9/11 defendants skip Guantanamo hearing
The defendants had asked that Friday's proceedings be cancelled out of respect…
Attacks ‘kill at least 23’ in Nigeria’s northeast
Kano, Nigeria (AFP) - A wave of attacks by suspected Boko Haram…
Ship to Gaza boarded by IDF forces
Israel maintains Gaza blockade in face of international condemnation.
Lebanon cabinet meets as protests flare over bombing
Hassan, a top Lebanese security official killed Friday in a Beirut car…
Palestinians vote in first poll since 2006
The long-delayed vote is taking place in just 91 of the West…
Fighting keeps mediator out of Libya’s Bani Walid
Fighting and shelling prevented president of Libya's national assembly from reaching the…
49 die as Syrian jets blast rebel-held town
Syria (AFP) — Syrian fighter jets blasted the rebel-held town of Maaret…
In Pictures: Friday October 19th, Civil groups protests
Civil groups marched Friday from different mosques in Cairo and Giza demanding…
Marching from Al-Sayeda Zeinab
Thousands of protesters gather at Al-Sayeda Zeinab in response to calls from…
Dead, wounded’ in Beirut car bombing—agency
Dead, wounded’ in Beirut car bombing—agency AFP-BEIRUT—A car bomb attack left an…