Day: April 18, 2012

The Syrian government renewed attacks on one besieged city and violently tried to take over another, opposition activists said Tuesday, five days after a so-called cease-fire that is showing more signs of disintegrating.

The latest rumors filling a void of official information over the mysterious death of a British businessman and the fall of one of China’s rising political stars are worthy of a Hollywood thriller, amid rumors of poison and political skullduggery.

The latest rumors filling a void of official information over the mysterious death of a British businessman and the fall of one of China’s rising political stars are worthy of a Hollywood thriller, amid rumors of poison and political skullduggery.

At least 140 Afghan schoolgirls and female teachers were admitted to a local hospital after their drinking water was poisoned, health officials say, laying the blame on extremists opposed to women’s education.