Tunisian court finds broadcaster guilty in showing God’s image
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TV magnate Nabil Karoui was convicted of blasphemy and “disturbing public order” by broadcasting the animated “Persepolis,” which contains a fleeting image of God.
Shokri Ghanem, former Libyan prime minister and oil chief, dies at 69
Shokri Ghanem, the former Libyan prime minister and oil chief, was found dead April 29 in Vienna.
At least 1 killed in grenade blast at Nairobi church
Sunday’s grenade was the latest in a series of such attacks since Kenya sent troops to fight an al-Qaeda-linked militia in neighboring Somalia.
Charles Taylor guilty of war crimes
U.N. court in The Hague convicted the U.S.-educated leader for his role in Sierra Leone’s war.
South Sudan’s president visits China
Trip during turmoil comes at a time “we need friends,” aide says, highlighting Asian nation’s role.
Latest Headlines
- Minority teen killed by South Sudan army; military vows to continue disarmament campaign
- Kenyan rights officials accuse police for the forced disappearances of third terror suspect
- Norwegian says 4 foreigners held in Sudan were on a UN mine clearing mission
- Sudan, South Sudan to return to talks next week over oil sharing, border
- Giant new telescope to be built in South Africa and Australia
- Red Cross warns of deteriorating humanitarian situation in Congo due to new rebellion
- African Union, Somali forces capture militant-held town on outskirts of Mogadishu
- Military spokesman: African Union, Somali troops capture militant-held town outside Mogadishu
- Shakespeare's 'Winter's Tale' engulfed by African fire as part of language-spanning festival
- Political and emotional backlash against swelling number of African migrants in Israel
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Adoring crowds celebrate Thai king as he makes 1st trip outside Bangkok in almost 3 years
- French president reaffirms troop pullout, says 'time for Afghan sovereignty has come'
- Cambodia sentences 13 land activists to prison for 2 1/2 years each, stirring outrage
- Beijing says US criticism of its human rights situation is wrong and biased
Africa
- Minority teen killed by South Sudan army; military vows to continue disarmament campaign
- Kenyan rights officials accuse police for the forced disappearances of third terror suspect
- Giant new telescope to be built in South Africa and Australia
- African Union, Somali forces capture militant-held town on outskirts of Mogadishu
National Security
- Timeline of raid in Somalia
- Senate panel wraps up $631 billion defense bill for next year, meets Obama budget request
- Lawmakers criticize Pentagon, contractor for billion-dollar billing dispute over food services
- House panel demands answers for alleged overbilling in Afghanistan
- Little progress in Iran nuclear talks
