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Debt Crisis Spreads Beyond Greece

European, Asian stock markets down as concerns grow about debt crisis that affects Greece, Portugal and now Spain; US markets mixed No tags for this post.

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State Department says the U.S. has a responsibility as host of the U.N. headquarters to accept the Iranian president’s visa request Tags: state department

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Thai Protests About More Than Thaksin

To many of thousands of anti-government protesters, former PM is their patron; to many others, he is a corrupt politician No tags for this post.

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Thai Soldiers Clash With Protesters

One soldier was shot and killed during the confrontation, though it was not clear who shot him. At least 18 people were injured No tags for this post.

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At least 12 civilians, including women and children, have been killed No tags for this post.

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Leaders from anti-government protest movement deny being behind attacks No tags for this post.

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George Mitchell meets with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, a day after he said Israel would continue controversial policy of building settlements Tags: Israel

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Explosions in several mostly Shi’ite districts of Baghdad leaves at least 58 people dead, scores wounded No tags for this post.

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During meeting in Tallinn, NATO agrees to begin handing security control to Afghan government this year No tags for this post.

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Yemeni detainees make up about half of prisoners held in Guantanamo Tags: Guantanamo, yemen

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Zarein Ahmedzay faces up to life in prison for conspiracy and providing support to al-Qaida Tags: terrorism

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Correspondent Diary: Stranded in Europe

VOA’s Sonya Pace recounts how a short reporting trip turned into a nearly two-week stay and a long journey home No tags for this post.

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Government denies beating Biyanza Daba Gadisa to death for campaigning for opposition candidates in May parliamentary elections Tags: elections

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Accused involved in shooting at US naval vessels No tags for this post.

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Some Arab nations already believe Tehran has plans to extend its power in region No tags for this post.

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