Wave Of Deadly Bomb Blasts Hits Iraq -- Al Jazeera
At least 44 people killed in several explosions across Iraq, including a car bomb outside a French consular building.
Suspected al-Qaeda fighters and other armed groups have killed at least 44 people in a wave of attacks in Iraq, gunning down soldiers at an army post and bombing police recruits waiting in line to apply for jobs.
Sunday's violence, which struck at least 11 cities and also wounded nearly 240 people, highlighted armed groups' attempts to sow havoc in the country and undermine the government.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq VP Tariq al-Hashemi sentenced to death.
Syria jets bomb Aleppo dist after rebels seize base. Jihadists join Aleppo fight, eye Islamic state, surgeon says.
Yemen army kills four suspected Islamist militants.
Egypt and Israel 'co-operate' in Sinai.
German FM: Nuclear Iran would pose threat to entire region.
Nuke talk questions await Iranian president at UN. Mideast showdown looms over New York skyline.
ASIA
Pacific Rim leaders seek to fortify food security.
Kabul attack: Bomber kills children near Nato base.
Tens of thousands protest Osprey deployment plan to Okinawa.
India, Pakistan sign visa agreement.
Hong Kong votes in key legislative elections.
Pakistan Christian girl accused of blasphemy released.
AFRICA
Summer of siege for West Africa as discontent boils into street.
Drug trafficking rising in Central Africa, warns Interpol.
Egypt says it’s destroyed 31 tunnels, killed 32 in Sinai security sweep.
Nigeria troops 'kill Boko Haram fighters' in Maiduguri.
Mali: 16 Islamic preachers killed by the army.
SA miners 'killed while trying to surrender'.
EUROPE
Thousands of Greeks protest against new round of austerity cuts.
IMF backs Mario Draghi's bond-buying plan.
EU needs to help stem regional water conflicts.
France plots tax hikes of up to $26 billion: newspaper.
France's richest man applies to be Belgian, says not a tax move.
Protesters in Spain slam release of sick ETA convict.
AMERICAS
Two tornadoes rip through New York City.
Rejection of ceasefire will not derail peace talks, says FARC leader.
NGO disputes official report on Honduras shooting.
Nicaragua's San Cristobal volcano forces mass evacuation.
9/11 memorial to cost $60 million a year to operate.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Iraq blames al Qaeda for spate of deadly attacks.
Homeland Security's BioWatch upgrade apparently delayed.
French hostages kidnapped in Niger by al Qaeda appear in video.
Captive US soldier safe, says Haqqani commander.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China sounds alarm on global economy at APEC summit.
Decline of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, world's oldest bank, leaves city paying the price.
Amazon to allow ads opt-out on Kindle Fire HD for $15 upcharge.
Lufthansa resumes flights after cabin crew end strike.
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