Iraq inquiry: Excessive force used on protesters; 149 killed
An Iraqi government-appointed inquiry into week-long protests earlier this month has determined that security forces used excessive force, killing 149 people and wounding over...
Guinea court jails protest leaders
A court in Guinea's capital has sentenced five opposition and civic leaders to jail terms for urging demonstrations last week to protest the president's...
Coal-reliant Poland welcomes plan for first nuclear plant
Poland's government has welcomed plans by a top businessman to build what would be the nation's first nuclear power plant and help reduce dependence...
Vatican denies risk of default over structural deficit
A top Vatican administrator is denying the Holy See risks default over its structural deficit, saying claims in a new book about possible financial...
