The European Commission announced a full ban on "shark finning" - the practice in which…
Air strikes kill three in southern Somalia: witnesses
Fighter jets killed three civilians Tuesday in strikes on rebel-held areas of southern Somalia as regional armies pushed…
11 die in bomb blast in Somali capital Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A roadside bomb in the Somali capital of Mogadishu killed 11 civilians and wounded many others…
New law in Malaysia to regulate demonstrations
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's government announced legislation Tuesday to create rules for public…
Mystery over China’s Wenzhou bullet-train crash inquiry
A Chinese safety investigator has sparked confusion after making contradictory comments about the cause of…
Thailand denies Thaksin Shinawatra amnesty plans
Thailand's government has played down speculation that fugitive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra is about to be…
10 killed in southern Senegal region
Ziguinchor - At least 10 people were killed Monday in restive southern Senegal in an…
Amnesty says Egypt army continues Mubarak-era abuse
LONDON (Reuters) - Rights group Amnesty International accused Egypt's rulers on Tuesday of brutality sometimes exceeding…
Burundi government says 18 rebels killed in clash
Burundi security forces shot dead 18 "armed bandits" in clashes in the eastern province of Cankuzo…
WFP says more than 1 mln Zimbabweans need food aid
HARARE Nov 21 (Reuters) - More than a million people in Zimbabwe will require food aid…