Gadhafi's son: Western nations a 'target'

2011-07-05 09:23:56

The son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is warning the Western powers currently bombarding his country that they could become a target.

Libya wants volunteers to fight 'Crusaders'

2011-07-04 22:26:25

The Libyan government called for volunteers to take up arms to fight what it described as "Crusader " forces and rebels, reported the official JANA news agency on Monday.

Hugo Chavez arrives in Venezuela

2011-07-04 20:42:57

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a surprise return to Venezuela from Cuba before dawn Monday after a surgery that removed a cancerous tumor.

Defiant Mladic gets not-guilty pleas

2011-07-04 18:31:03

A defiant Ratko Mladic plunged his Yugoslav war crimes tribunal arraignment into chaos Monday, repeatedly shouting at judges, defying their orders.

NATO, Russia moving towards strategic partnership

2011-07-04 17:32:36

NATO's top official says the alliance and Russia must build on their cooperation in the Afghan war and the fight against maritime piracy to create a solid strategic partnership.

Castro predicts Chavez will beat cancer

2011-07-04 14:26:44

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro predicted on Sunday that his leftist ally Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez would win his battle against cancer, for which he is being treated in a Cuban hospital.

Gaza flotilla: We still plan to breach blockade

2011-07-04 11:28:08

Organizers of a Gaza-bound flotilla said Sunday they have not abandoned their plans to breach Israel's sea blockade of the territory despite a Greek government ban on their vessels leaving the country's ports.

Chavez recovering after surgery

2011-07-04 11:12:41

Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets in the capital of Caracas Sunday to show support for President Hugo Chavez who is recovering in Cuba after a surgery on a cancerous tumor.

Plane with 5 on board missing off Puerto Rico

2011-07-04 11:07:44

The US Coast Guard says it is helping to search for a small plane that may have crashed off eastern Puerto Rico.

Explosion hits Egypt gas pipeline to Israel

2011-07-04 10:48:52

A pipeline carrying gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan has been hit hit by explosion, Egyptian security sources said on Monday.

Gadhafi can stay in Libya if he quits: rebel

2011-07-04 10:01:28

Muammar Gaddafi is welcome to live out his retirement inside Libya as long as he gives up all power, Libya's rebel chief said in the clearest concession the rebels have so far offered.

Morocco votes massively for change

2011-07-04 08:30:02

Like his fellow Moroccans, Ibrahim Alami,felt very proud that he contributed to last Friday's landslide vote in favor of a new constitution.