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Snowden: UK Spy Agency Hacked Foreign Diplomats

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The British electronic surveillance agency GCHQ reportedly hacked into the phones and emails of foreign politicians and officials.

Syrian Conflict to Top G-8 Summit Agenda

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Syria is expected to top the agenda at this year's G-8 summit taking place in Northern Ireland.

North Korea Proposes Nuclear Talks with US

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

After months of threatening to wage a nuclear war, North Korea did an about-face Sunday and issued a surprise proposal to the United States, its No. 1 enemy: Let's talk.

Unions Urge Members to Join Turkish Protests

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Turkish trade union leaders urged their members to walk off the job and join Monday's demonstrations against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.

Israeli PM Expects No 'Genuine Change' in Iran

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Western countries Sunday they shouldn't be fooled by Iran's new president who many are calling a "moderate."

Iran's Presidential Election Sparks Mixed Reactions

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Millions of Iranians cast their votes Friday for a new president.

US OK's Aid to Syrian Rebels after 'Red Line' Crossed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. is giving aid to rebels after confirmation the Syrian regime had crossed President Obama's "red line" and used chemical weapons against its own people.

'House of Grace' Rescuing Thai Girls from Sex Trade

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Thailand has become a hub for sex trafficking in southeast Asia. Now Global Servants is saving potential victims through its House of Grace home in Chang Mai.

UN Estimates Syria Death Toll Approaching 93,000

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The United Nations says nearly 93,000 people have now been killed by the Civil War in Syria -- and that's just the confirmed death toll.

Turkish Crackdown Angers Protestors, Worries US

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An angry quiet has settled in Taksim Square after protestors were attacked by police with water cannons Tuesday night.

South Korea Scraps Talks with North Korea

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

South Korea has scrapped talks with North Korea a day before they were scheduled to begin.

UN Seeks Host Countries for Syrian Refugees

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The United Nations is asking the United States and Europe to take in thousands of Syrian refugees.

Sweden Grants Iran Christian Reza Jabbari Asylum

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Swedish government has decided not to deport Reza Jabbari, an Iranian Christian facing possible prison and torture in Iran.

Riot Police Crack Down on Turkish Protestors

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of Turkish riot police moved in on anti-government protestors in Istanbul Tuesday, blasting them with rubber bullets and tear gas.

Violence Erupts As Taliban Provoke Afghan Security

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Three attacks were attempted Monday against state facilities by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.

Boston Bomb Trail: Answers in Russia's Islamist South

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Boston bombing suspects lived in Russia’s terror-riddled south before moving to the United States. Radical Muslims are still fighting for control of the region.

UN Launches $5B Aid Effort for Syrian Victims

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The United Nations launched a record relief effort Friday to raise $5 billion in aid for the millions struggling due to the Syrian civil war.

The Bible Unexpected Best Seller in Norway

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Norway is one of the most secular nations in Europe, but the best selling book of 2012 was the Bible.

North, South Korea to Discuss Improving Relations

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

North and South Korea are set to hold talks after months of tension over an April shut down of the Kaesong complex, a jointly run factory, located in the North.

Fit for a King: Find Testifies to David's Royalty

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Eilat Mazar discoverS an ancient structure near Jerusalem that supports the biblical accounts of King David and his son Solomon.

Deadly Floods Wreak Havoc on Parts of US, Europe

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

From Florida to the Midwest to central Europe, heavy rains and major flooding are causing havoc for millions of people.

Assad's Regime Regaining Ground in Syrian War

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

President Bashar Assad's regime appears to be gaining power in the Syrian civil war.

Czech Faith Groups Get Billions for Seized Property

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Czech Republic's highest court upheld a government plan to pay billions of dollars to religious groups.

New Pakistani PM: Stop US Drones in Tribal Areas

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Pakistan's newly elected Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced Wednesday that he wants to put an end to American drone strikes in his country's tribal areas.

Scientist Fired for Believing Jesus Heals

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A professor at a Catholic University is fired for his faith.