What Happened on 26 March 2013

Col Riad al-Asaad, the man who set up and once led the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA), has been badly… Read More.

The European Union announced on Monday it has lifted sanctions against 81 officials and eight firms in Zimbabwe. The decision… Read More.

Former Zambian president, Rupiah Banda, was arrested on Monday in connection with a Nigerian oil deal. Banda is accused of… Read More.

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades announced on Monday that temporary limits are to be placed on financial transactions in the wake… Read More.

The death of Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky, a former mathematician and staunch critic of President Vladimir Putin, was "consistent with… Read More.

Tiger Woods has returned to the top of the world rankings for the first time since October 2010 after sealing… Read More.

The Milwaukee Brewers have tentatively signed a three-year deal with Kyle Lohse based on the pitcher passing a physical. According… Read More.

Ben Bernanke has defended the ongoing low-interest-rate policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve and central banks across Europe, stating they… Read More.

Encrypted messaging services such as Skype, Viber and WhatsApp may be blocked in Saudi Arabia,… Read More.

Dell confirmed on Monday it has received two takeover offers to rival the one made by founder Michael Dell. According… Read More.

Next year's Academy Awards are to be held on March 2, a week later than usual, so as to not… Read More.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali presented his Celebrity Fight Night XIX in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, honoring celebrities including Jennifer Lopez.… Read More.