Syrian officers defect
Several members of Syria's military have defected and are sheltering in Turkey, Turkish media says.A Syrian general, two colonels, two majors, a lieutenant and around 30 other soldiers crossed the...
View ArticleLawyer: Delhi gang rape suspects were “tortured” into confession
NEW DELHI, India — A lawyer who plans to defend the men accused of raping and fatally wounding a young woman in Delhi claims they were tortured by police."All these people have been tortured badly,"...
View ArticleWorld reacts to North Korea’s nuclear test
North Korea's strictly unauthorized nuclear test has drawn sharp criticism from around the world, with even China joining the outcry against its ally.The US, North Korea's so-called "arch enemy," led...
View Article7.8 earthquake rocks Iran
A powerful earthquake struck the southeast of Iran on Tuesday, causing tremors across the Middle East.State-run Press TV is reporting that at least 40 people were killed in the quake, which hit in...
View ArticleU.S. citizen sentenced to 15 years hard labor in North Korea
North Korea has sentenced American citizen Kenneth Bae to 15 years' forced labor for unspecified crimes against the regime.Bae, also known as Pae Jun Ho, is accused of attempting to "topple" North...
View ArticlePentagon: North Korea close to developing long-range nuclear missile
North Korea "will move closer" to developing a long-range nuclear missile that can strike the US, according to the Pentagon's latest assessment.In a report to Congress released Thursday, the US Defense...
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