Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon critically ill
Sharon, who has been in an artificial coma since suffering from a severe stroke in 2006, was said to be deteriorating in the last few days.
Priyanka Boghani
Biden to defuse regional tensions on visit to Japan, China and South Korea
The US vice president’s visit comes amid rising tensions between Asia’s largest economies, China and Japan, over the former’s air defense zone.
Thai prime minister invokes security law as protesters storm ministries in Bangkok
Thai demonstrators stormed two government ministries on Monday, as thousands turned out to protest against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
NSA recorded French phone calls, accessed Mexican president’s email: Reports
France summoned the US ambassador Monday for ‘immediate’ talks after the report was published in Le Monde.
UN clarifies statement, says ‘no conclusive findings’ on chemical weapons in Syria
By Tracey Shelton and Priyanka Boghani
A UN commission investigating the use of chemical weapons in Syria said it has “not reached conclusive findings” on the issue, contradicting an earlier claim by UN human rights investigator Carla del Ponte.
Israel says it’s not pushing for intervention in Syria, despite chemical weapons claims
By Noga Tarnopolsky and Priyanka Boghani
The topic of intervention in Syria is divisive, but Israeli officials say they are not urging the US to intervene.
Israel, Gaza exchange heaviest strikes since cease-fire
By Noga Tarnopolsky and Priyanka Boghani
Palestinian militants launched rockets into southern Israel, while the Israel Air Force launched airstrikes.
Clinton highlights Al Qaeda affiliates in Africa during Benghazi hearings
Sec. of State Clinton pointed to the rising threat of Al Qaeda affiliates in northern Africa during the Benghazi hearings.
3 Delhi gang rape suspects plead not guilty
Three of the five men accused of gang raping a 23-year-old woman in Delhi last month pleaded not guilty.
Case studies for Sandy Hook? Australia, Scotland and Finland changed gun laws after mass shootings
Australia, Scotland and Finland tightened their gun laws following mass shooting tragedies. GlobalPost takes a closer look.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates down, boosts QE
The Federal Reserve took an “unprecedented step” in tying interest rates directly to the unemployment rate and inflation.
Explainer: With its new UN status, could the Palestinian Authority take Israel to the International Criminal Court?
On Thursday, the Palestinian Authority won “non-member observer state” status at the United Nations General Assembly. Will it use this to take Israel to the International Criminal Court?
Syrian shell hits Turkish health center as hopes for Eid truce dim
A Syrian shell hit a Turkish health center and violence raged in northern Syria as hopes for an Eid ceasefire dimmed.
Did Syria’s war just expand to Turkey?
Syrian mortar fire struck a town across the border, killing five. Turkey fired back, raising fears of a cross-border escalation.
Libya: Militias ordered to fall in line or disband
Libya’s president ordered militias to submit to government authority or disband, as troops raided rogue militia bases.
Aung San Suu Kyi receives Congressional Gold Medal, meets Obama
Aung San Suu Kyi received the Congressional Gold Medal, which she was awarded in 2008, and was scheduled to meet President Obama.
Google’s Marissa Mayer named Yahoo CEO
Google’s top executive Marissa Mayer has been named the new CEO of Yahoo!
Afghans in uniform kill NATO soldier
Attackers dressed in Afghan police uniforms gunned down a NATO peacekeeping member.