Libya vote shows 'commitment to democracy': US
Libya has taken an "important step forward" with this month's election results and the vote process showed the Libyan people's "commitment to democracy".
20 July 2012
Unrecognised Karabakh votes as tensions rise
The self-declared state of Nagorny-Karabakh, recognised by no country in the world, votes in leadership elections as fears grow of a new conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over its status.
19 July 2012
Annan, Ban call on UN Council to act on Syria
UN chief Ban Ki-moon and international envoy Kofi Annan called on the UN Security Council to take strong action on the Syria conflict ahead of a vote Thursday on a western-backed resolution calling for sanctions.
19 July 2012
Liberals have the edge in Libya vote but no clear majority
Libya's liberal coalition outscored Islamist parties in preliminary results unveiled by the electoral commission Tuesday -- but it remained unclear who will dominate the next congress.
19 July 2012
US to award Suu Kyi on first visit in decades
The US will present its highest award to Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi in September when she makes her first US trip in more than two decades.
19 July 2012
Obamas pay homage to Mandela's iron will
US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, paid tribute Tuesday to South African ex-president Nelson Mandela ahead of his 94th birthday, as having "abiding humility" and "unbreakable will."
18 July 2012
Obama, Clinton 'prejudiced' WikiLeaks suspect's case
President Barack Obama's comments about the soldier accused of the biggest intelligence leak in US history were prejudicial and sought to harm the suspect's defense.
18 July 2012
Venezuela's Chavez has big lead over rival: poll
President Hugo Chavez has a more than 15-point lead on his main rival ahead of Venezuela's October presidential vote, according to the latest survey from pollster Datanalisis.
17 July 2012
Clinton warns Iran after talks in Jerusalem
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday said Washington would use "all elements of its power" to prevent Iran going nuclear and was working in "close consultation" with Israel over how to do so.
17 July 2012
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Putin tours Russia flood scene, berates officials Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the scene of a recent flood that killed 172 people, berating officials for possibly deceiving him about the timeliness of their response.
17 July 2012
Obama refuses to apologize for Romney attacks US President Barack Obama refused to apologize Sunday for accusing Mitt Romney of outsourcing jobs while in charge of Bain Capital, a charge his Republican opponent has dismissed as "false."
Tunisia coalition's main party opts for 'moderate' stance Tunisia's ruling Islamist Ennahda party stressed its "centrist" and "moderate" position, in a resolution adopted Sunday, the fourth day of its first congress at home in 24 years.
16 July 2012
Clinton urges Egypt's military to support transition US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Sunday with Egypt's top military leader urging him to support a transition to civilian rule amid fears that the promise of hard-won freedoms could be slipping away.
16 July 2012
Putin refuses to cut price of Russian gas for Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin did not budge Thursday during talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yanukovych aimed at easing a dispute over the price of Russia's gas.
15 July 2012
Romney fights back on Bain, slams 'false' attacks Republican Mitt Romney on Friday angrily blunted "false" attacks about his time at Bain Capital but did not cede to demands to release more tax returns that have dogged his White House bid.
15 July 2012
Cyber war on Iran has only just begun A US cyber war against Iran's nuclear program may have only just begun and could escalate with explosions triggered by digital sabotage.
14 July 2012
Clinton in plea for workers' rights in Asia US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Friday urged Southeast Asian nations to promote workers' rights and improve labour conditions as a means of spurring economic growth.
14 July 2012
South Korea mulls offer of Iranian tankers Seoul is considering an offer by Tehran to send crude on Iranian tankers to South Korea, officials said Friday, as a way to circumvent EU sanctions and resume imports of oil from Iran.