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A flurry of diplomacy over Syria, but will it amount to progress?
There is concern over a Russian missile shipment to the Assad regime, but cautious optimism persists in some Western capitals over a planned international conference on Syria.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 13, 2013 9:08 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 13, 2013 9:08 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Kidnapped Syrian bishops still missing, despite reports otherwise
The churches of two prominent Syrian Orthodox bishops reportedly kidnapped in northern Syria were unable to verify a claim that the pair had been released by their armed rebel captors.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Israel charges Syria with lethal chemical weapons use
The Israeli military says its evidence shows that the Syrian regime used sarin gas during a March clash with rebels, reversing earlier reports that no such weapons had been used.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Taliban seize international hostages from helicopter
A helicopter carrying foreign nationals made an emergency landing due to poor weather conditions in Afghanistan, where they were seized by the Taliban.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
North Korea prepared to restart talks, raising hope for eased tensions
Some say that while Pyongyang's preconditions are unrealistic, its statement provides a noteworthy change in recent tone.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Seoul pulls workers out of North Korea factory complex, ending cooperative experiment
The last tangible thread of cooperation between Pyongyang and Seoul was cut today, with South Korea announcing it would pull the remaining workers from a sprawling factory complex in the North.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 8:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Pre-election violence rocks Baghdad, capped with cafe bombing today
Today's bomb attack in Baghdad is only the latest in a series of attacks ahead of tomorrow's provincial elections, which are considered an important test of Iraq's post-war stability.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 5:09 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 5:09 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Anti-government protests in Iraq devolve into sectarian fighting
Reports indicate that 128 people have been killed since clashes erupted between security forces and mostly Sunni protesters calling for the resignation of Shiite Prime Minister Nour al-Maliki.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 5:09 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 12, 2013 5:09 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Will Disney's new Tonto be any better than past efforts? The Hollywood image of Tonto once had the Lone Ranger's sidekick wearing a thin headband and lots of dangling fringes. The latest Disney version has a shirtless Johnny Depp adorned with feathers, a face painted white with black stripes, and a stuffed
Yahoo! News | May 12, 2013 4:54 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
North Korea explains why it sentenced American Kenneth Bae to hard labor
Mr. Bae was detained and sentenced to 15 years in prison. North Korea today spelled out its charges, which include plotting to overthrow the government.
The Christian Science Monitor | May 11, 2013 01:08 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Christian Science Monitor | May 11, 2013 01:08 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
