Politics
Israel approves 550 new settlement homes in East Jerusalem
Israel has approved plans for more than 550 new homes in three settlement neighbourhoods of occupied East Jerusalem.UN report demands Vatican act against child sex abuse
A United Nations human rights committee has made an unprecedented demand that the Vatican "immediately remove" all clergy accused of child abuse ...Pakistan peace talks with Taliban team delayed after government negotiators fail to show up
Negotiators representing the Pakistani government and Taliban will not meet for preliminary peace talks that were meant to be taking place following ...Anti-government protesters dismiss Thailand elections
Anti-government protesters in Thailand marched through the streets of Bangkok Monday, vowing to continue their demonstrations following snap elections.Russia warns Ukraine opposition as protests continue
Western politicians are returning to Ukraine this week to resolve the political crisis that has gripped the country for months, with the ...Nelson Mandela leaves $4.1 million estate to family, staff and ANC
Nelson Mandela has left his roughly $4.1m estate to his wife Graca Machel, family members, staff, schools and the African National Congress, ...Ukraine president returns to work as protests persist
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych returns to work on Monday from four days of sick leave after opposition leaders appealed for Western assistance ...Israel dismisses Kerry warning on boycotts
Top Israeli officials are warning U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry that they will not be bullied into a peace deal with ...Voting ends in Thailand amid continuing tensions
Polls have closed in Thailand\'s tense national elections in which anti-government protesters forced the closure of hundreds of polling stations in the ...El Salvador, Costa Rica vote for new leadership amid political stagnation
Voters are casting ballots in presidential elections in two Central American countries Sunday.