Snowden seeks asylum in Brazil
Brasilia: Former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, wanted by US authorities and currently living in Russia, has said in a TV interview that he has applied for asylum in Brazil.
41 die in Sudan clashes over oil-rich land
Khartoum: At least 41 people were killed in clashes between rival Sudanese clans over the ownership of land being explored for oil in West Kordofan state.
Prez Abbas swears in Palestinian unity Govt
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas swore in a unity Government, taking a step toward ending a crippling territorial and political split with the rival Hamas militant group but also setting the stage for new friction with Israel. Meanwhile, Israel described the newly sworn-in Palestinian unity Government as "terrorists in suits".
Migrants’ bodies found along Yemen shores
Sanaa: A Yemeni security official and witnesses say the bodies of dozens of illegal immigrants from Somalia and Ethiopia, have been found on western beaches after their boat capsized in the Red Sea.