BOSRA. ITINERARY. At the crossroads of the Middle East, Syria’s colorful history dates back to primeval times. Yet, Syria remains a land to be discovered. ...
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Dec. 1 -- With tensions rising between India and Pakistan following the deadly attacks in Mumbai last week, the United States on Monday increased pressure on Pakistan to cooperate in the investigation, while Indian officials lodged a formal diplomatic protest with their South...
SEOUL, Dec. 1 -- North Korea, one of the world's most shuttered states, pulled the curtains tighter Monday, drastically cutting South Korean access to a joint industrial complex in the border city of Kaesong.
AP - Former President Bill Clinton kicked off his first charitable conference abroad in Hong Kong on Tuesday after his wife, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton, was named secretary of state by President-elect Barack Obama.
Reuters - U.S. officials fear the deadly Mumbai attacks could worsen Indo-Pakistani tensions and prompt Pakistan to move forces from its Afghan border toward India, undermining U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan.
AP - Hundreds of pro-government demonstrators swarmed around a court building Tuesday, forcing the relocation of judges who will rule on the fate of a Thai government beset by protests and a virtual shut-down of international air links.
Protest leaders are worried by recent grenade attacks on their illegal encampment in Bangkok - where the activists have occupied the offices of the prime minister since August.
Indian officials told the Pakistani ambassador, Shahid Malik, that they expected "strong action would be taken" against those responsible for the attack.
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