Russia Vows ‘crueler’ Measures Against Terrorists (ap)
AP – President Dmitry Medvedev made a surprise visit Thursday to the violence-wracked southern province of Dagestan, telling police and security forces to use tougher, “more cruel” measures to fight the “scum” responsible for terrorist attacks. Read more
Prosecutor Expects 2 Kenya Election Violence Cases (ap)
AP – The International Criminal Court announced Thursday that it will investigate members of Kenya’s two ruling parties on charges that they instigated violence that killed more than 1,000 people after the disputed 2007 presidential election. Read more
Kerry Says Syria Is Committed To Mideast Peace (ap)
AP – U.S. Senator John Kerry says Syria is committed to engaging in peace making and is essential to the process. Read more
Uganda Gov’t Says It Will Compensate Rebel Victims (ap)
AP – More than 5,000 people whose lips and ears were cut off by rebels who have waged a more than 20-year insurgency in northern Uganda will receive compensation from the government, a presidential adviser said Thursday. Read more