US admits electronic spying on Americans was illegal
The US government spied on electronic communications between Americans with no links to terror suspects until a judge ruled it illegal in 2011.
Obama faces distasteful choice in Egypt
The United States again faces the unpalatable policy dilemma that has shaped decades of relations with Egypt.
Assange blames Manning, Snowden for WikiLeaks Party chaos
Julian Assange on Thursday took responsibility for the resignation of a key candidate from his WikiLeaks Party running in Australian elections, blaming his focus on Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning.
Australian PM says he is far from 'dead and buried'
Embattled Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warned Thursday he was nowhere near being "dead and buried" after a debate.
Obama, top aides, review Egypt strategy
President Barack Obama and top aides Tuesday scrutinized US strategy on Egypt, while the White House denied it had quietly frozen millions of dollars in aid after Cairo's military crackdown.
US Air Force lacks volunteers to operate drones
The US Air Force is unable to keep up with a growing demand for pilots capable of operating drones, partly due to a shortage of volunteers.
Richest member of US Congress worth at least $355 mn
Republican Darrell Issa of California was 2012's richest member of Congress, worth at least $355 million.
Almaty first to apply for Winter Olympics-2022 hosting
Almaty has become the first city to submit its application for hosting of the Winter Olympics-2022.
Hezbollah turns Beirut bastion into fortress
Streets leading into powerful Hezbollah's stronghold in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital have been cordoned off, as guards in civilian clothes search a long line of cars.