Castro admits ‘injustice’ for gays
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro said he acknowledges the persecution of gays and lesbians during the Revolution in his country, according to a newspaper interview published Tuesday.
Pakistan not aware of threats to foreign aid workers, official says
Pakistan’s government is not aware of any threat against international aid workers helping with flood relief efforts in the country, despite concerns from U.S. officials and others.
Economic outlook dire for Pakistan flood victims
After weeks of massive flooding that killed at least 1,539 people, water is finally receding in parts of the country. But for the millions of survivors, another nightmare looms.
Iran unveils long-range bombing drone
Iran on Sunday unveiled the first long-range military drone manufactured in the country, state media reported.
Stolen Van Gogh recovered at Cairo airport
Egyptian authorities have recovered a stolen painting created by Vincent Van Gogh, nabbing the suspected thieves just moments before they were to board a plane and flee the country, according to Egypt’s official news agency, MENA.
Australians vote in ‘cliff-hanger’
Voters in Australia began casting ballots Saturday to decide who will lead the country in what is likely to be the closest election in decades.
Last U.S. combat team exits Iraq
The last U.S. brigade combat team in Iraq has left the country, a move that helps President Obama reach his goal of 50,000 troops in the country by September 1. FULL STORY l WHAT’S NEXT FOR U.S. IN IRAQ? l PROGRESS, PITFALLS
China pays silent tribute to mudslide victims
The death toll from the devastating mudslide in China’s northwestern Gansu province stood at 1,248 on Monday, a day after the country paused for three minutes in memory of those who perished.
S. Korea: Reunification plan with North
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has proposed a plan to reunite his country with North Korea, including a tax to cover expected costs, state media said Sunday
‘Non-local fighters’ killed aid workers, group says
The deaths of 10 medical aid workers in northeastern Afghanistan last week appear to be the work of insurgents from outside that remote corner of the country, an international humanitarian aid organization said Thursday.
Kagame re-elected in Rwanda landslide
Paul Kagame has been re-elected as president of Rwanda, collecting 93 percent of the votes with all districts counted, the country’s electoral commission said Wednesday.
Hundreds more wildfires burn in Russia
About 270 new wildfires have started in drought-plagued Russia over the past 24 hours, state media reported Sunday, citing the country’s emergencies ministry.
New Colombian president sworn in, vows peace
Juan Manuel Santos was sworn in Saturday as Colombia’s new president, vowing to unify his country around the goals of prosperity for all and of thwarting the nation’s leftist rebels.
Sanyo intros VPC-CA102YL waterproof HD camcorder before summer’s end
August is the last true month of summer for most of the country, so it’s probably good timing for Sanyo to debut the waterproof VPC-CA102YL camcorder just in time for those late summer adventures.
Rain forecast for flooded Pakistan
The prime minister of Pakistan planned an emergency meeting Wednesday as flooding continues to wreak havoc on the country.
