World News

Heads of State Gather in Bali to Discuss Global Democracy

Heads of state from Afghanistan to Australia gathered on the resort island of Bali Thursday for the opening of the fifth Bali Democracy Forum. Tensions in Syria and criticism of the United Nations Security Council are the hot topics of the day - as...

Full Story »
Obama Faces Immediate Spending, Tax Issues

Newly re-elected U.S. President Barack Obama faces an immediate confrontation with Congress over key tax and spending issues even before he is sworn in for a second term in January.

Full Story »
UN-African Union envoy urges Sudanese Government to ‘swiftly’ investigate events in Sigili village

11-07-2012sigilidarfur_0_0.jpg
Destruction left behind after an attack on Sigili village, North Darfur.

Full Story »
On visit to region, UN food relief agency chief praises Lebanon for support of Syrian refugees

11-07-wfp-cousin_0_0.jpg
WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin visits Syrian refugees in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.

Full Story »