Protests and Demonstrations
Protester killed in new Bangladesh crimes clashes
Mar 22, 2013 05:23 EDT
Bangladeshi police on Friday shot dead a protester in fresh clashes with thousands of supporters of the nation's biggest Islamic party angered by the ongoing war crimes trials of their leaders.
Indonesian city tears down church in front of worshippers
Mar 21, 2013 13:52 EDT
An Indonesian city government demolished a church in front of its weeping congregation Thursday, as Muslim protesters egged on workers and branded the Christians "infidels".
Brazil protesters occupy controversial Amazon dam
Mar 21, 2013 11:14 EDT
More than 150 fishermen and indigenous people on Thursday began occupying one of four construction sites for Brazil's huge Belo Monte dam in the Amazon, the lawyer for a group fighting the project said.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood 'to defend HQ'
Mar 21, 2013 10:12 EDT
Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood warned on Thursday that it will defend its headquarters, as opposition activists planned a march on the building where they have previously clashed with the Islamists.
Sri Lanka protests ahead of UN vote on war crimes
Mar 21, 2013 03:51 EDT
Sri Lankan pro-government activists protested outside the US embassy in Colombo on Thursday as the UN Human Rights Council was set to vote on a resolution pressing for a war crimes probe against Sri Lanka.
Indonesian Christians protest church demolition
Mar 21, 2013 03:34 EDT
Around 100 Indonesian Christians begged the government on Thursday to halt the demolition of their church, as hundreds of Muslim protesters branded them "infidels" and demanded the building be torn down.
No abuse of Koran at Guantanamo prison: US general
Mar 20, 2013 18:35 EDT
Guantanamo Bay guards have not desecrated or mishandled the Koran in any way, despite allegations by inmates on hunger strike there, a top US general said Wednesday.
British woman to leave India after feared sex attack
Mar 20, 2013 03:22 EDT
Indian police said Wednesday that a British tourist who jumped off her hotel balcony to escape a feared sex attack would return home, as two men were set to appear in court over the incident.
Number of Guantanamo hunger strikers rises to 24: prison
Mar 19, 2013 18:25 EDT
The number of detainees on hunger strike at Guantanamo military prison has nearly doubled since last week, officials at the detention center confirmed Tuesday.
Cyprus bailout 'no' sparks joy
Mar 19, 2013 17:30 EDT
Thousands of demonstrators burst into cheers and applause as their MPs on Tuesday flatly voted down a painful EU bailout plan aimed at rescuing Cyprus from bankruptcy.
Mali media to continue strike over journalist jailing
Mar 19, 2013 13:59 EDT
Mali's media announced on Tuesday they would continue a boycott of government coverage in protest over the detention of a journalist who published a letter criticising the former military junta chief.
'Obamamania' engulfs Jerusalem on eve of visit
Mar 19, 2013 13:38 EDT
Jerusalem was decked out with US flags and bunting as the Holy City geared up to roll out the red carpet for Wednesday's historic visit by US President Barack Obama.
One killed during violent Bangladesh strike
Mar 19, 2013 13:09 EDT
A student leader of Bangladesh's ruling party was hacked to death in a northern town Tuesday as violent clashes marked the second day of strike called by the country's opposition parties.
Egyptian president urges end to Syrian 'bloodshed'
Mar 19, 2013 10:25 EDT
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi called Tuesday for an urgent halt to the "bloodshed" in Syria after holding talks with Indian leaders in New Delhi.
Tibetan woman self-immolates in China
Mar 19, 2013 01:45 EDT
A Tibetan woman burned herself to death, leading authorities in China to detain her husband, rights groups and media reports said Tuesday, in the latest such protest against Beijing's rule.
Obama urges steps from Iran over nuclear dispute
Mar 18, 2013 17:06 EDT
US President Barack Obama urged Iran on Monday to take "immediate and meaningful steps" to move "toward an enduring, long-term settlement" with the world over its disputed nuclear program.
Hadi warns rivals as Yemen dialogue begins
Mar 18, 2013 12:35 EDT
President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi warned Yemenis Monday against the use of force to express political views, as he opened a national dialogue to pave the way for the drafting of a new constitution and the staging of elections.
Yemen's Hadi warns rivals at start of national talks
Mar 18, 2013 11:55 EDT
President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi warned Yemenis Monday against the use of force to express political views, as he opened a national dialogue to pave the way for the drafting of a new constitution and the staging of elections.
Yemeni police 'kill protester' in anti-dialogue demo
Mar 18, 2013 07:24 EDT
Police shot dead a protester in the historic southeastern Yemeni city of Tarim during a demonstration Monday against a national dialogue that opened in the capital, an activist said.
Egypt's Morsi arrives in Pakistan on S. Asia tour
Mar 18, 2013 05:58 EDT
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi arrived in Pakistan on Monday, on a South Asian tour that will also take in India as he works to promote trade and investment in his nation's troubled economy.
