Israeli Missile Attack Takes out Top Hamas Leader al Jaabari
Sources in Israel's military have confirmed the death of Hamas top commander Ahmed al-Jaabari. Al-Jaabari ran the organisation's armed wing in the militant group.
Ukraine: Tymoshenko Trial Delayed
A Ukrainian court has delayed the trial of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is on a hunger strike, and set a new trial date for November 23.
Saudi Student Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempted Use of WMD
Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, 22, a citizen of Saudi Arabia and resident of Lubbock, Texas, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Donald E. Walter in federal court in Amarillo, Texas, to life in prison.
Fiscal Cliff Looms Closer as Lawmakers Go Back to Work
The "Fiscal Cliff" looms ever closer as the lawmakers go back to work today. That automatic $600 billion tax increase and spending cut that was agreed on in 2011 is due to take effect in January if Congress doesn't come up with a deal or a delay for the mandated package.