Oscar for ‘Best Picture’ Worth Its Weight in Gold – ABC News
ABC NewsFor a movie to win the Oscar for Best Picture is, of course, an honor. But what’s it worth…
Hezbollah takes lead in pounding Syrian rebels – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBEIRUT, Lebanon — Forces of the terrorist group Hezbollah say they are winning battles to defeat a three-year rebellion…
Israel suspects Hezbollah will target top Israeli officials – Haaretz
HaaretzIsrael won’t publicly admit to Monday’s strike and Hezbollah is not making threats, but under the surface, the sides are…
No spying on friends: NSA bugs Merkel aides instead of chancellor – RT
RTIn the wake of President Obama’s promise to stop spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the US intelligence has switched…
At least 21 Afghan soldiers killed, seven kidnapped by Taliban – ABC Online
ABC OnlineAt least 21 soldiers have been killed and seven kidnapped by Taliban in a raid on a border outpost,…
Syria field hospital hit by car bomb near Turkey – BBC News
BBC NewsSeveral people are reported to have been killed by a car bomb near a field hospital in northern Syria,…
Libyan Vote on Charter Assembly Is Marred by Violence and Low Turnout – New York Times
New York TimesTRIPOLI, Libya — Libya’s long-delayed efforts to draft a new Constitution hit another obstacle on Thursday when elections…
Panel OKs funding help for Glendale Super Bowl costs – Arizona Daily Star
Panel OKs funding help for Glendale Super Bowl costsArizona Daily StarPHOENIX — A House panel agreed Wednesday to help Glendale…
Justin Bieber cluelessly burning through his money – Examiner.com
Examiner.comJustin Bieber may soon become the next entertainer to wind up broke despite raking in the money. The Daily Star…
Made In Britain? Alfonso Cuarón Defends Gravity’s British Accolades – Entertainmentwise
EntertainmentwiseGravity stars an American actress, Sandra Bullock, and actor, George Clooney, who are directed by Mexican auteur, Alfonso Cuarón. So…
Countdown to Daytona: Today’s Number is 7 – HNN Huntingtonnews.net
HNN Huntingtonnews.net7: The record number of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships won by Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt.…
Kerry: Russia Enabling Syria’s Pursuit of Military Path – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the Syrian government is trying to win a military victory over…
Snake-handling preacher dies after refusing treatment for bite – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesIn some readings of the Bible, faith is stronger than venom. “Behold, I give unto you power to…
Egyptian ex-leader Morsy to return to court, this time on conspiracy charges – CNN
CNN(CNN) — Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy and 35 Muslim Brotherhood members are scheduled to stand trial Sunday on conspiracy…
Chechen leader offers to take Danish giraffe – UPI.com
UPI.comAn 11-day-old giraffe calf stands with his herd at the Brookfield Zoo on July 2, 2013 in Brookfield, Illinois. Jasiri,…
Syria conflict: Homs aid convoy comes under fire – BBC News
BBC NewsAn aid convoy bringing supplies into the besieged district of the central Syrian city of Homs has come under…
Bosnia-Hercegovina protests break out in violence – BBC News
BBC NewsDemonstrators in Bosnia-Hercegovina have set fire to government buildings, in the worst unrest since the end of the 1992-95…
Baghdad bombs, one near foreign ministry, kill 24 – AFP
AFPBaghdad — Three explosions in Baghdad, including one opposite the foreign ministry, killed 24 people on Wednesday, the latest in…
Afghan presidential election campaign begins – BBC News
BBC NewsThe campaign for Afghanistan’s presidential election has been formally launched, with rallies for key candidates in the capital, Kabul.…
Al Qaeda fighters in Syria kill rival rebel leader – Fox News
Fox NewsBEIRUT – Al Qaeda fighters killed the leader of a rival Islamic brigade in a twin car bombing near…
UN calls for unity after deadly Lebanon bombing – The Daily Star
The Daily StarBEIRUT: The U.N. Security Council appealed to the Lebanese people to preserve national unity despite consistent attempts to…
Kerry warns Syria of consequences on chemical weapons – The Daily Star
The Daily StarBERLIN: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad he could face consequences…
Ukraine Warring Sides Sharpen Rhetoric as President Out Sick (1) – Businessweek
BusinessweekAnti-government protesters stand at a road block in Kiev on Jan. 30, 2014. Photographer: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images. Ukraine’s opposition accused…
Syrian government ‘demolished thousands of homes’ – BBC News
BBC NewsThe Syrian government has been “deliberately and unlawfully” demolishing thousands of homes, a new report by Human Rights Watch…
11 things to know about Lunar New Year – CNN
CNN(CNN) — It’s that time again: Lunar New Year. Red packets of money will change hands and dragon dances will…
Egypt ex-President Morsi ‘arrives for jail escape trial’ – BBC News
BBC NewsEgypt’s former Islamist President Mohammed Morsi has arrived at a court in Cairo to go on trial over his…
Opportunity Still Roving on Mars After a Decade – ABC News
ABC NewsA decade after landing on Mars, the rover Opportunity is still chugging along. Sure, it has some wear and…
High stakes, low expectations for Syria peace talks – CNN International
CNN International(CNN) — A new peace conference aimed at ending Syria’s civil war convenes Wednesday in Switzerland, where the international…
Turkey’s Erdogan, on Brussels visit, criticized over crackdown – Reuters
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) – Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, making his first visit to Brussels in five years, faced sharp criticism…
Deadly car bomb targets Hezbollah in Beirut – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBEIRUT (AP) — A car bomb ripped through a Shiite neighborhood in south Beirut on Tuesday, killing four people…
Bomb Hits Hezbollah Neighborhood – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalHezbollah supporters gather at the site of a bomb blast in the Haret Hreik neighborhood in southern Beirut,…
Four killed in Beirut southern suburbs blast: security source – Reuters
ReutersBEIRUT (Reuters) – Four people were killed in a blast in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday, a security source told…
Livni, Molcho head for Washington to confer with Kerry on peace talks – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem PostAfter six months of negotiations, there are still believed to be enormous gaps between Israelis, Palestinians. Justice Minister Tzipi…
Kabul restaurant was beloved refuge; now it’s terrorists’ rubble – CNN
CNN(CNN) — The best chocolate cake I ever ate in Kabul was tucked away on a discreet corner near the…
Analysis: Egypt vote muddies political outlook – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleCAIRO (AP) — For all the self-congratulatory headlines in Egypt’s pro-military media, the results of last week’s constitutional referendum…