http://www.wfaa.com/news/world RSS Feed for WFAA - News - World en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:03:34 GMT 2013-06-18T23:03:34Z en-us http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212057151.html SAO PAULO (AP) — Protesters surrounding the city hall of Brazil's biggest city have clashed with police when a small group of demonstrators tried to force their way into the building. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:01:57 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212057151.html 2013-06-18T23:01:57Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212057111.html LONDON (AP) — A year ago, Julian Assange skipped out on a date with Swedish justice. Rather than comply with a British order that he go to the Scandinavian country for questioning about sex crimes allegations, the WikiLeaks founder took refuge in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:03:23 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212057111.html 2013-06-18T23:03:23Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212057081.html BLACK DIAMOND, Alberta (AP) — He was drying off his freshly washed car. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:03:34 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212057081.html 2013-06-18T23:03:34Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212041281.html MIAMI (AP) — One of several Cuban dissidents recently allowed to visit Europe and the U.S. after Cuba changed its travel laws said Tuesday she decided to seek refuge in Miami after facing continued repression on the island. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:01:59 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212041281.html 2013-06-18T23:01:59Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212047501.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof Tuesday to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the country's peace pioneers. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:23 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212047501.html 2013-06-18T23:02:23Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212047611.html ZARQA, Jordan (AP) — Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in Syria. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:01:56 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212047611.html 2013-06-18T23:01:56Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212030751.html DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Many exchange shops closed in Damascus on Tuesday, fearing more chaos a day after the Syrian currency plunged to a new record low, reflecting growing fears in the capital following a U.S. decision to arm rebel groups fighting to topple President Bashar Assad's regime. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:00 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212030751.html 2013-06-18T23:02:00Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212004691.html CAIRO (AP) — Clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's president and his Muslim Brotherhood Tuesday over his appointment of new Islamist governors, some in areas where opponents are strong. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:00:54 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212004691.html 2013-06-18T22:00:54Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212025191.html Word that the Taliban and U.S. will hold formal talks to find a political solution to end nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan comes after years of failed efforts at peace talks. A look at the evolution of U.S. relations with the Taliban: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:02 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212025191.html 2013-06-18T23:02:02Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212025161.html MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal's interim mayor resigns, a day after his arrest on fraud charges. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:49 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/world/212025161.html 2013-06-18T20:00:49Z