bnv.wtop.news/world;world=stories;tile=1;pos=top;sz=728x90,970x50;ord=

World News

Tale of Mexican drug violence rattles Cannes

'Heli' puts Mexican drug violence on the big screen at the Cannes Film Festival

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 11:00pm EDT

Cambodian shoe factory collapse kills 2, injures 7

Part of Cambodian shoe factory collapses, killing 2 workers

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 10:38pm EDT

Coal ship's Va. departure blocked

US appeals court blocks coal ship detained in Virginia from sailing off to Brazil

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 06:39pm EDT

US, Turkey project united front on Syria

US, Turkey project united front on Syria, keeping differences behind closed doors

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 06:32pm EDT

Syrian troops repel rebel attack on Aleppo prison

Syrian troops push back rebels who stormed central prison in northern city of Aleppo

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 06:00pm EDT

Watchdog: Israel trying to legalize settlements

On eve of Kerry visit, watchdog group accuses Israel of trying to legalize settlement outposts

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 05:50pm EDT

10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos

10 Things to See: A gallery of lasting moments our editors think you should see

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 05:08pm EDT

Car bombs, shooting in Iraq leave 21 dead

Wave of car bombs, shooting in mainly Shiite neighborhoods of Baghdad kill 21, officials say

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 01:43pm EDT

Pope blasts "cult of money" that tyrannizes poor

Pope denounces "cult of money" that tyrannizes poor and rejects God; urges financial ethics

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 01:30pm EDT

Mystical branch of Islam has resurgence in Somalia

With hardline Islamic militants gone from Somali capital, a mystical branch blooms again

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 12:48pm EDT

Saudi officials expand labs to track deadly virus

Saudi officials expand labs to track deadly SARS-related virus

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 12:40pm EDT

Argentina brokers 24 pct wage hikes for millions

Millions of Argentines to get 24 percent wage hikes ahead of negotiations with opposing unions

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 11:48am EDT

UK officials: BP not seeking gov't help with spill

UK officials say BP not seeking government help to fight claims stemming from 2010 oil spill

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 11:21am EDT

Iranian cleric says women can't be president

Iranian cleric says women cannot be president, woman's name on ballot 'not allowed'

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 10:20am EDT

South African army prepares for Congo

South African army chief says troops ready for Congo after learning lessons in CAR

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 10:09am EDT

Polish exports of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo

Poland's role as producer of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo as country awaits new law

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 09:28am EDT

Jordan jet crashes near Syrian border, 2 killed

Jordan: Aerobatic trainer jet crashes near Syrian border, 2 Jordanian pilots killed

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 09:21am EDT

Iran, world powers to resume nuclear talks

Iran says it will hold more talks with 6 world powers on its nuclear program; no date set

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 09:00am EDT

Nepal plane crash injures 21, including 8 Japanese

Plane crashes while trying to land at Nepal airstrip; all 21 hurt, including 8 Japanese

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 08:46am EDT

Arctic states open council to China, India, SKorea

Nations nowhere near the north eye Arctic resources, become observers to regional council

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 08:38am EDT
  •  
  • 6
  •