Dueling Protests on Eve of Egypt’s Referendum Vote
CAIRO, Egypt — Both sides in Egypt’s political battle hit the streets today ahead of a vote that will help decide the future of the largest country in the Arab world. Supporters of President Mohammad Morsi are rallying outside a mosque, urging Egyptians to vote… Read More »
EmailChristiane Amanpour’s Son on Exploring Bible’s History With Mom
Credit: ABC News Special to ABC News: Reporter’s Notebook by DARIUS RUBIN This summer, my mom was planning a trip to Egypt to explore the history of the Bible. She wanted me to come with her, but I wasn’t really excited at first. I wanted… Read More »
Warning to Syria on Chemical Weapons Stemmed From Airfield Intel
Alarming intelligence about Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile earlier this week had to do with the apparent loading of elements of dangerous sarin nerve gas into bombs at Syrian airfields, a senior U.S. official said. American officials remain concerned by the Syrians’ intent behind the move, though… Read More »
Kitten Taken in by Baboon at Israeli Zoo
At a petting zoo in Israel, a baboon has adopted a tiny kitten who recently strayed into its cage and then refused to leave. The baboon now cares for the kitten, rarely letting the feline out of her sight. Footage shot at the zoo shows… Read More »
Iranian News Agency Rips Off Satirical Onion Report
Iran’s Fars news agency, the media mouthpiece of the Iranian regime, posted a short story on its website Friday, citing a poll that said rural white Americans prefer Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to President Barack Obama.. “Gallup Poll: Rural Whites Prefer Ahmadinejad to Obama,” the… Read More »
The Global News Quiz
Have you been reading the international section this week? Test your knowledge with this week’s Global News Quiz: QUESTIONS 1. Which country kicked off its international film festival this week, but banned American movies? 2. Where did a British servicewoman unexpectedly give birth this week?… Read More »
U.S. Beefs Up Presence Closer to Iran’s Shores
Nearly 50 miles from Iran sails the nuclear-powered USS Eisenhower — never before has the U.S. flexed so much muscle so close to the Muslim nation. The move is a blunt warning to Iran: Don’t follow through on a threat to close the Strait of… Read More »
Saudi Women to Get Their Own ‘City’
Reporter’s Notebook by ABC News’ Lara Setrakian: Separate has never meant equal in Saudi Arabia. But a new women-only development in Saudi’s Eastern Province is aimed at moving women forward, easing more of them into the workplace. The new industrial “city” is expected to… Read More »
Damascus Fighting Rages Following Attack on Assad Officials
Opposition fighters clashed with regime forces on Thursday in the Syrian capital of Damascus for the fifth straight day. Activists reported the continued use of tanks and helicopters in neighborhoods in and around the capital, including one close to the presidential palace. The continued fighting… Read More »
At Ease With Barbara Walters — and Hamas Fighters — in Israeli Prison
Reporter’s Notebook By Michael Mendelsohn If you’ve ever been to an American maximum-security prison, you know very well that visitors — for their own safety — are almost never allowed in the inmates’ general living quarters. I expected the same rule to apply when I… Read More »
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