20 May 2013

U.S. & World Headlines

Why Do Americans Support Israel?

Authors: International News from The AtlanticWalter Russell Mead offers an explanation:...(W)hen television cameras show the bodies of children…...

Egypt's new Coptic pope enthroned

Authors: Al Jazeera EnglishPope Tawadros II, 60, was elected after the death of Shenouda III in March - who led the church for 40 years....

Moscow on the Seine: The Controversy Over Russian Cathedral Plans in Paris

Authors: International News from The AtlanticBacklash builds against a planned Orthodox church that's backed and would be partly funded by the Kremlin....

As U.S. Oil Production Soars, How Will It Change The Global Energy Market?

Authors: Radio Free EuropeA new report suggests that the United States could become the world's leading oil producer by 2017, a development which could have major repercussions on the global energy market.09A446B0-F5A2-40E9-ABFF-998CCB632074_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1...

The Chinese Party Congress Wrap-Up: 3 Surprises

Authors: International News from The AtlanticXi Jinping's affable, plainspoken demeanor is the big story of the power transition....

Roadside Bomb Kills Two Pakistani Soldiers

Authors: Radio Free EuropeReports from northwestern Pakistan say a roadside bomb targeting a military convoy has killed two Pakistani soldiers and wounded at least five others.C409F620-D0A0-475D-A197-D922CC4EB444_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.gif?nocache=1...

Iran warns against arming Syrian rebels

Authors: Al Jazeera EnglishSyrian National Coalition looks to EU to lift arms embargo as Syrian government meets preferred opposition in Tehran....

ASEAN Adopts Human Rights Declaration

Authors: Radio Free EuropeLeaders of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have adopted a human rights declaration at their annual summit in Phnom Penh.5AA1E0B5-696C-4C51-AA3D-EF1CFB07B7F7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1...

Civilian death toll mounts in Gaza

Authors: Al Jazeera EnglishTwelve Palestinians from one family killed in Israeli rocket attack in single biggest loss of life since crisis began....

Moldova Says No To Bigger Russian Presence In Transdniester

Authors: Radio Free EuropeThe president of Moldova has rejected a proposal by Russia to open a consulate in the separatist territory of Transdniester.068BF3B9-A0E3-4CDC-A662-A742AF71FE24_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1...