India passes pro-women bill India's upper house of parliament has passed a historic bill aimed at reserving one-third of seats for women in federal and state legislatures.
U.S. spokesman sorry for Gadhafi joke A U.S. State Department spokesman has apologized for a joking remark he made about Libya's leader that threatened to turn into a diplomatic incident.
Biden condemns Israel housing units Joe Biden has criticized Israel's decision to build 1,600 housing units in a Jerusalem neighborhood, calling it "a step that undermines the trust we now need."
Nigeria urged to pursue killing mobs Nigeria faces international calls to bring to justice killer mobs armed with guns and knives who massacred hundreds of villagers in the country's rural heartland.
U.S.: Terror charges for 'Jihad Jane' A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted for conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
