Indian government promises strong response to Maoists
India's security forces have stepped up the search for Maoist rebels in the insurgency-hit eastern state of Chhattisgarh, following Tuesday's deadly attack that killed 76 policemen.
Deutsche Telekom moves against Apple, Google and net neutrality
Deutsche Telekom is Europe's largest telecommunications provider, and also one of Germany's most profitable companies. Its CEO, Rene Obermann, recently took a surprising stance on the concept of net neutrality.
Anger at corruption and rising prices fuelled violence in Kyrgyzstan
Violent clashes between police and protestors broke out on Wednesday in Kyrgyzstan. The protests are in response to the country's endemic corruption and the rising cost of living.
Israel is 'main threat to Middle East peace,' Turkish PM says
Persisting in his harsh criticism toward Israel, Turkey’s prime minister said on Wednesday that Israel is the main threat to peace in the Middle East, marking a new low in deteriorating relations between the two allies who once had close military and political.
Time to change the status quo
Through all the ups and downs of the past few weeks, one thing is clear: The dynamics of the US-Israeli-Palestinian axis have shifted.
US and Russia to sign arms deal
The US and Russian presidents prepare to sign a landmark nuclear arms treaty in the Czech capital, Prague.
Construction begins on Nord Stream fuel pipeline
The European Union gets much of its natural gas from Russia. This week, workers began building the first part of a 1,220-kilometer pipeline stretching under the Baltic Sea between Russia and Germany.
Afghan election officials resign
The head of Afghanistan's election commission and his deputy quit following Western pressure over electoral fraud.
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