26 Oct
Events of Interest and Analyses, A Foreign Perspective
News
News
Dozens dead in Afghanistan Eid suicide blast
Bombing on first day of Muslim holiday leaves at least 41 dead outside mosque in northern province of Faryab.
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2012 14:36 GMT
Berlusconi gets jail sentence for tax evasion
Court in Milan hands down four-year prison term after convicting ex-Italian prime minister in long-drawn-out case.
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2012 14:30 GMT
Europe
Syria clashes ‘violate’ Eid ceasefire
Fighting breaks out between rebels and military in several regions, as anti-government protests erupt across country.
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2012 11:11 GMT
Middle East
US policeman charged in cannibalism plot
Prosecutors say NYPD officer planned to kidnap, torture and eat at least 100 women whose data he took from police files.
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2012 11:28 GMT
In Depth
Afghans fear being left out in the cold
By Ali M Latifi
26 Oct 2012 12:59 GMT
Spectre of hunger and death looms as Central Asian nation prepares for harsh winter in the months ahead.
United States
China blocks New York Times website after report on top official’s wealth
26 October 2012 09:16 AM
An explosive story about the massive wealth accumulated by the family of Prime Minister Wen Jiabao caused the Chinese government to block the website of the New York Times early Friday morning, just days before a sensitive once-in-a-decade transition of power from Wen and others to a new generation of leaders.
UN official to probe drone strikes that kill civilians
26 October 2012 09:07 AM
An independent UN human rights researcher on Thursday announced plans to launch an investigation into the use of drone attacks and other targeted assassinations by the United States and other governments that result in civilian deaths or injuries.
Remote US base at core of secret operations
26 October 2012 09:03 AM
In the final part of this three-part series on US counterterrorism, the hub of activity in the Horn of Africa is examined.
Mitt Romney denies he lied under oath to protect friend in divorce settlement
26 October 2012 12:00 AM
Romney is believed to have testified that Staples was in trouble with its shares worth under $2
