Israel approves East Jerusalem homes as Biden visits BBC News Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Speaking earlier, Joe Biden said Washington had a total commitment to Israel's security Israel has approved the building of 1,600 new homes in east Jerusalem, in a move that threatens to overshadow US Vice-President Joe Biden's visit. The move will infuriate Palestinians, whose leaders have only recently agreed to resume contacts with Israel - at Mr Biden's urging. It is also likely to...
Robert Gates warns of 'hard Afghan fight ahead' BBC News US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has warned that "hard fighting" lies ahead, in his first visit to Afghanistan since the launch of a major offensive there. After meeting military chiefs overseeing the anti-Taliban operation in southern Helmand province, Mr Gates also said some progress had been made. Preparations have already begun to secure control of neighbouring Kandahar...
Nigeria Urged to Investigate Religious Violence ABC News By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press Writer JOS, Nigeria March 9, 2010 (AP) The Associated Press A woman cries during a funeral for victims in the Dogo Nahawa village, about 15 km (9 miles) to the... A woman cries during a funeral for victims in the Dogo... photo: AP / Jon Gambrell
Nigerians bury massacre victims Al Jazeera Nigerians are burying victims of a massacre of predominantly Christian villagers near the central city of Jos, blamed on a Muslimgroup. The burials in mass graves using mechanical excavators follow Sunday's attack on three villages that... photo: AP / APTN
Militiaman surfaces to tag Ampatuans in Nov. 23 massacre Inquirer MANILA, PhilippinesA man claiming to be among the gunmen who killed 57 people, including 32 media workers, in Maguindanao, has surfaced to boost the accusations against members of the Ampatuan clan. The man, who called himself 'Jesse,' owned up to... photo: AP / Pat Roque
