China: Tiananmen crash was ‘premeditated’ terror attack
Police say they have arrested five suspects, apparently from the Uighur region, in the crash that killed five.
Afghan delegation to meet with former Taliban leader
Abdul Ghani Baradar has been envisioned as a key go-between in peace talks.
Beijing police name suspects in Tiananmen crash probe
Suspects may be Uighurs, an ethnic group that has clashed with China’s government in recent years.
SUV plows into crowd in Tiananmen Square, killing five
While the cause of the crash remains unclear, China censors reporting, social media posts about the incident.
Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhism dies at 100
Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara led monks in the world’s most heavily Buddhist nation for 24 years.
Six S. Koreans detained in N. Korea can return home
No details were given on the men’s identities or how long they have been held by the reclusive North.
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Pakistan’s Mr. Popular
Imran Khan hopes to replicate his success on the cricket pitch in the field of Pakistani politics.
India election sees change
After 34 years, world’s longest-serving democratically elected communist party loses power.
The art of Ai Weiwei
A collection of popular works of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was arrested by the Chinese police.
Global nuclear debate heats up
Governments around the world are questioning the use of nuclear power.
Powerful quake, aftershocks rattle Tokyo
A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan.
Quake in New Zealand kills scores
The search for survivors continues after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Oil falls as US supplies rise again; hints that Fed could taper bond buying adds to losses
- China: Tiananmen crash was ‘premeditated’ terror attack
- Pakistan says 3 percent of US drone deaths since 2008 were civilians; rights groups disagree
- World stock markets rise on expectations Fed to keep stimulus intact
- Police say 5 arrested in Tiananmen Square attack
Africa
- Morocco withdraws ambassador from Algiers over Western Sahara dispute
- Suicide bombing at Tunisian resort could presage more violent attacks by extremists
- UN seeks surge in Somalia fight vs. al-Shabab, says advance has 'ground to a halt'
- Congo officials: M23 rebel stronghold falls to army as thousands flee to Uganda amid clashes
Middle East
- Saudi-proposed UN resolution would condemn 'gross' rights violations by Syrian government
- Shariah, military power haunt Egypt's secularists as they amend Islamist-era constitution
- As Sunni violence spirals, some Shiites issue call to arms and Iraqi government seeks US help
- Egyptian military tribunal sentences a journalist to year in prison for impersonating officer
Europe
- Growing European backlash over spying threatens billions of dollars in US trade
- Italian company proposes theme park for Venice with Ferris wheel and cultural exhibits
- Romanian architect Petrescu, who built giant 'Palace of the People' in Bucharest, dies at 64
- TV cameras to be allowed into UK Court of Appeal for first time after media campaign
The Americas
- 5,000 evacuated after Mexico pipeline spews gasoline geyser apparently caused by fuel theft
- Mexico City's Day of Dead giant altar honors artist who created 'Catrina' skeleton figure
- Brazil's OGX oil company seeks bankruptcy protection in blow to once richest man, Eike Batista
- Judge orders release of documents in drug case against Toronto mayor's friend
National Security
- 2 years after US military departure, Iraq asking for new help to battle al-Qaida
- House committee pushes Veterans Affairs Department to improve oversight of conference spending
- White House updates Jewish, pro-Israel groups on Iran amid concerns about new sanctions pause
- Analysis: Preoccupied Obama criticized over NKorea policy as it advances nuclear program
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