The United States pushes for greater access to distribute humanitarian aid to Syrians displaced by the fighting.
Last Modified: 7 Feb 2013 22:25
Americas
The Boy Scouts of America says it needs more time to review whether or not to end a controversial ban on gay members.
Last Modified: 7 Feb 2013 02:18
Violent video games have become part of the debate over gun control in the United States.
Last Modified: 3 Feb 2013 04:34
The horrific nightclub fire in Brazil's Santa Maria has led to a public outcry - but will it amount to anything?
Last Modified: 2 Feb 2013 17:08
The upcoming Senate hearing is the first in what is expected to be a long and arduous process as the gun control
Last Modified: 2 Feb 2013 06:09
Top US diplomat ends four-year tenure, handing over reins to Senator John Kerry.
Last Modified: 1 Feb 2013 23:57
John Kiriakou, who is accused of leaking names of other covert operatives to media, sentenced to 30 months in prison.
Last Modified: 31 Jan 2013 06:15
Eight Republican and Democratic senators unveil new immigration plan.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2013 06:32
As shell-shocked residents attend a series of funerals, the focus is now shifting to a barrage of police investigations.
Last Modified: 28 Jan 2013 20:52
A new study shows how cities alter the weather for thousands of kilometers downwind.
Last Modified: 28 Jan 2013 15:25
President Hugo Chavez appears to be well enough to resume treatment for his extremely aggressive cancer, minister says.
Last Modified: 27 Jan 2013 03:51
