(CNN) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The center of the quake was roughly 215 miles south of David, Panama, and almost 330 miles southwest of the capital, Panama City,…
Abu Dhabi (CNN) - There are more than 2.2 million Filipino workers in the Middle East. Not only are they a vital part of the region’s workforce, the money they send home makes a valuable contribution to the Philippine economy. Some…
Beijing (CNN) — “Does this mean I must now carry my passport everyday?” my wife Ana wondered aloud with a mix of bemusement and exasperation. She was reacting to news reports that Beijing had started a 100-day campaign to “clean out” expatriates illegally…
Hong Kong (CNN) — China has expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with a U.S. statement urging the government to free protesters imprisoned after the 1989 crackdown near Tiananmen Square. At a daily Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefing, spokesman Liu Weimin accused the U.S. government…
Turkish women protest plans to curb abortion Thousands took to Istanbul’s streets to express anger at plans to reduce the time limit for abortions. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2012/06/20126316302678229.html
Protesters return to Tahrir Square Thousands rally in Cairo over acquittals of Mubarak-era officials, as Egyptian prosecutor says he will appeal verdicts. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/201263125332419994.html
Iran’s supreme leader has accused the West of lying about his country’s nuclear plans in order to cover up their own problems and warned Israel that any attack on his country would be answered with a “thunderous blow”. In an address…
US battles massive New Mexico wildfire Firefighters still struggling to contain blaze that has engulfed 92,000 hectares of Gila National Forest. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/06/20126312533684500.html
Cuban revolution ages as Raul Castro turns 81. President’s birthday highlights apparent lack of preparations for handover of power to younger generations of Cubans. Cuban President Raul Castro has marked his 81st birthday, exposing for another year the absence of indicators…
Jailed Palestinians warn of new hunger strike Prisoners claim Israel breached deal that ended recent mass hunger strike by continuing to use administrative detention. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/201263132254683541.html