24 Apr
Events of Interest and Analyses, A Foreign Perspective
News
News
Annan calls new Syria violence ‘unacceptable’
Kofi Annan’s spokesman says regime troops intimidated and perhaps killed locals who spoke to ceasefire monitors.
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2012 20:27 GMT
Middle East
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Lawyers for WikiLeaks suspect urge dismissal
Defence team for US soldier Bradley Manning argues that case was mishandled by prosecutors and must now be thrown out.
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2012 19:30 GMT
Americas
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Israel approves three West Bank settlementsUN chief says he is “deeply troubled” with decision to give formal status to outposts in Bruchin, Rechalim and Sansana.
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2012 19:51 GMT
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Sheikh Jarrah, My Neighbourhood
Witness
24 Apr 2012 12:28 GMT
The story of a Palestinian boy coming of age amid profound upheaval in one of the world’s most contested cities.
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Scale of killings in Hama emerges after UN visit
Follow live updates as activists claim Assad’s army has killed dozens in its bombardment of Hama and the US warns Syria that its patience is running out
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Sudanese warplanes bombarded South Sudan, official says
24 Apr 2012: South Sudan’s president tells Chinese leader during visit to Beijing that attacks amount to declaration of war -
South Sudan president says attacks amount to declaration war
24 Apr 2012: Salva Kiir’s appeal to Beijing follows Sudan’s bombing of market and oilfield
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Gallery (17 pictures) The residents of Owsley County, deep in Appalachian Kentucky, struggle with a lot of things: lack of jobs, drug addiction, poor health. Some 41.5% of its 5,000 people live below poverty level – one of the highest rates in the nation. But once a year, deep familial and community bonds help create a magical event for the town’s young adults.
