Africa
In Zimbabwe, Will Next Election Be More Peaceful?
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Syrians inspect Saturday the rubble of buildings damaged by government airstrikes in Qusair, Syria. The image was provided by Qusair Lens, and was authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting.
Syrian Troops Target Key Rebel-Held Town
()Qusair is a strategically important town that lies between Homs, where the Syrian uprising began two years ago, and the Lebanese border. If President Bashar Assad's troops – reportedly backed by Hezbollah fighters — regain the town, they would control an important route from the coast to the capital, Damascus.
National Security
U.S. Military Faces More Accusations Of Sexual Improprieties
A member of the sexual assault response team is suspended from all duties, but hasn't been charged.
Women In Combat: Obstacles Remain As Exclusion Policy Ends
Wednesday's change is unlikely to end questions about the role of women in the armed forces.
Justice Department Secretly Obtains AP Phone Records
The AP says it's caught in the middle of a Justice Department leak investigation.
Middle East
Syrian Troops Target Key Rebel-Held Town
Regaining Qusair would give government forces control of a key route from the coast to Damascus.
Iranian Candidate Hopes To Take International Viewpoint Home
Host Rachel Martin talks with Iranian-American Hooshang Amirahmadi about his candidacy.
Europe
Russian Lawmakers: Don't Criticize Soviet Actions In WWII
A Russian lawmaker is under fire for likening Stalin's counterintelligence agency to the Gestapo.
Spaniard's Song Brings YouTube Fame ... And Maybe A Job
Enzo Vizcaíno looks like a busker but he's not singing for his supper. He just wants a job.
French President Signs Same-Sex Marriage Into Law
Fending off a legal challenge from the main opposition party, Francois Hollande made it official.
Asia
Mother Of India Gang-Rape Victim Faces Suspects In Court
She broke down and pleaded with the court, "Please bring justice for my daughter."
Documenting Life Beyond The Killing Fields
Pete Pin explores the Cambodian diaspora in hopes of healing wounds left by the Khmer Rouge regime.
Are Buddhist Monks Involved In Myanmar's Violence?
Buddhist monks, widely viewed as pacifists, are part of the rising Buddhist nationalism in Myanmar.
Parallels
Spaniard's Song Brings YouTube Fame ... And Maybe A Job()
May 18, 2013 Enzo Vizcaíno looks like a busker, strumming away on his ukulele as he roams a Barcelona metro car. But he sings of his bachelor's degree and postgrad diploma. "I'm the King of Microsoft," he croons. He's not looking for a handout. He just wants a job. And his creative approach may be paying off.
The Two-Way
Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal' ()
May 18, 2013 The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper.
Parallels
Afghan Mineral Treasures Stay Buried, Hostages To Uncertainty()
May 18, 2013 Afghanistan is believed to be home to world-class mineral deposits, valued at up to $3 trillion and offering hope for the country's economic future. But in the current environment of uncertainty, investors are nervous and it could be many years before Afghanistan strikes pay dirt.
The Two-Way
French President Signs Same-Sex Marriage Into Law()
May 18, 2013 Parliament had passed the legislation in April, but the main opposition party challenged its constitutionality. A ruling by the Constitutional Council on Friday paved the way for President Francois Hollande's official blessing.
The Two-Way
Toronto Mayor Blames Newspaper For Cocaine Video ()
May 17, 2013 The Toronto Star says its reporters have seen a video that purportedly shows Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
