China Carps as US Allies Impose Sanctions on North Korea
Japan and Australia have become the first countries to follow the United States' lead in imposing financial sanctions on North Korea, a move opposed by China and causing unease in South Korea. Read
Violent Muslim Reaction Justifies Pope's Stated Concerns, Cardinal Says
As the Vatican continues trying to placate Muslims angered by Pope Benedict XVI's recent remarks, a senior Catholic leader has said the violent response justified the concern the pope had been expressing in the first place. Read
US Anti-War Campaigners to Protest US Base in Korea
American anti-war campaigners are heading to South Korea this weekend to join left-wing activists protesting the expansion of a U.S. military base. Read
'Non-Aligned' Nations Focus on Israel, Disregard Darfur
Representatives of 118 developing nations meeting in Havana ended their summit with declarations supporting Iran and Sudan, condemning Israel, and criticizing some American policies. Read
Commentary: Do America's Allies Belong With This Gang?
A long time ago, when the world was a different place, a small group of countries -- most of them newly independent -- came together to form an association that would further the interests of developing nations while walking a "non-aligned" road between the Communist bloc and the West. Read
Muslims Enraged by Pope's Remarks on Spreading Islam by Violence
Religious scholars and clerics across the Middle East are raging about Pope Benedict XVI's comments on Islam, which he made during a speech in Germany this week. Some are demanding that the pope apologize to the world's Muslims. Read
Israel Mulls Freeing Arab Killer in Return for Soldiers
Already on the defensive over its handling of the recent war with Hizballah, the Israeli government looks likely to face further condemnation if it yields to the terrorist group's demands to free a notorious Lebanese killer in return for the release of two captured Israeli soldiers. Read
Race to Succeed Kofi Annan Moves Ahead
Members of the U.N. Security Council on Thursday will hold a straw poll that could provide a glimpse of the standings in the race to succeed Kofi Annan as secretary-general of the world body. Read
World's 'Non-Aligned' Nations Asked to Back Document Critical of USA
Governments ruling more than half of U.N. member states will be asked this weekend to sign a declaration pledging to work to "transform the present unjust international order" dominated by a "hegemonic" power -- a clear reference to the United States. Read
Websites Promoting Suicide Should Be Outlawed, Some Say
In a move that could hinder the efforts of fringe euthanasia advocates, a charity in Britain is pushing for the government to act against Internet websites promoting suicide. Read
Christian Faces Trial Over Bible-Based Pamphlets
Evangelical Christians in Britain are concerned about the prosecution of a protester who was arrested at a homosexuality rally while disseminating leaflets quoting the biblical view about homosexuality. Read
As Senator Ponders Stance, Bolton Presses On
His nomination as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations may be at stake in the Senate, but John Bolton is not shy about critically evaluating the world body and the work it faces. Read
Denounce Terrorism, Australian PM Urges Muslims on 9/11 Anniversary
Australian Muslims should do more to condemn terrorism, Prime Minister John Howard said Monday in an interview marking the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. Read
Pakistan-Taliban Agreement Prompts Concern
President Bush said Thursday the U.S. will keep a close eye on a peace agreement signed between the Pakistan government and Islamists in a remote frontier region where fugitive al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is believed to be located. Read
Democracy vs. Islam: Iran's Leader Sets Sights on New York
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad plans to attend this month's U.N. General Assembly session in New York City, and has again challenged President Bush to a public debate to compare the merits of democracy and Islam Read
Senators Consider Whether Bolton Has a Future at UN
A key Senate committee is due to consider Thursday whether John Bolton should continue to represent the U.S. at the United Nations, where critics and backers agree the outspoken ambassador had made a strong impression. Read
Islamic Regimes Defy United Nations
The United Nations is facing two major instances of defiance from Islamic regimes, and it shows little willingness to act collectively against either. Read
China Flexes Muscles in Africa
Setting aside its traditional behind-closed-doors pressure on developing countries, Beijing has announced the suspension of further investment in a poor southern African nation, pending the outcome of a presidential election in which one contender holds pro-Taiwan views. Read
Japan's Likely New PM Sees Stronger Ties With US
The man widely expected to be Japan's next prime minister wants to amend the country's 60-year-old pacifist constitution, removing restrictions on the right to collective self-defense to enable more effective security cooperation with the U.S. Read
Outrage as Australian Leaders Tell Muslims to Fit In
Australian Muslim representatives are voicing outrage at comments by the country's two top politicians, who urged immigrants from Islamic societies to fit in, learn English, treat women with respect, and shun extremism. Read
Film Festival Director Raves About 'Assassinate Bush' Movie
"Xenophobia, the hidden costs of war and the nature of civil liberties in a hyper-media age all come under the microscope" in a controversial movie depicting the fictional assassination of President Bush. Read
Ex-Iranian President's Visit, Carter Invitation Under Fire
A visit to the United Sates by former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami and the possibility that he may meet with former President Jimmy Carter has lawmakers, conservative analysts and rights campaigners up in arms. Read