Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner says he is abandoning efforts to reach a larger, comprehensive debt reduction deal with the White House. Boehner said in a statement Saturday he had reached the conclusion because the “White House will not pursue a bigger debt reduction agreement without tax hikes.” Both parties had […]
Boehner to Seek Smaller Debt Reduction Deal
Small Tsunami Reaches Japan, No Damage Reported
Japan’s Meteorological Agency says a small tsunami reached the Pacific coast of northern Japan Sunday after a strong earthquake hit the region that was heavily damaged by a huge quake and tsunami in March. The agency said the port town of Ofunato in Iwate prefecture saw a 10-centimeter tsunami before a warning was lifted. The […]
Quake Jolts Northeast Japan, 50cm Tsunami Warning Issued
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7 has hit off Japan’s northeast coast, prompting a warning of a possible small tsunami. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an alert for a tsunami of 50 centimeters for a region that includes Fukushima, which was heavily damaged by a March earthquake and tsunami. The agency said the […]
Boehner to Seek Smaller Deby Reduction Deal
The top Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker John Boehner, says he is abandoning efforts to reach a larger, comprehensive debt reduction deal with the White House. In a statement late Saturday, Boehner said he had reached the compromise because the “White House will not pursue a bigger debt reduction agreement without tax […]
Egypt’s PM Suspends Police Accused of Murdering Protesters
Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has ordered the suspension of all police officers accused of killing protesters during the uprising earlier this year that toppled President Hosni Mubarak. Mr. Sharaf said Saturday he issued direct orders to the interior minister to stop police officers implicated in the killings from working, and to create a panel […]
At Least 40 Killed in Mexico in 24 Hours
Mexican security officials say at least 40 people have been killed across the country in a 24-hour period. Police found the bodies of seven men and three women in the northern city of Torreon on Saturday. Police have not said if they have suspects yet. But Coahuila state, where Torreon is located, is a battleground […]
South Sudan Celebrates Independence
The world has its newest nation – South Sudan, which celebrated its independence with ceremony in its capital, Juba, on Saturday. A crowd of several hundred thousand roared when soldiers raised the new South Sudan flag and lowered the flag of the north. Attendees also heard a formal declaration of independence and good wishes from […]
British Royal Couple Combine Polo, Charity on US Tour
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are in the western U.S. city of Santa Barbara, California, to participate in a charity polo match. People attending the event at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club have paid $400 a ticket for the cheap seats while VIP tickets sold […]
Israel To Deport Pro-Palestinian Activists
Israel is preparing to deport more than 120 pro-Palestinian activists who were detained upon arrival at the international airport near Tel Aviv. Israeli authorities said Saturday they have been following their activities on the social network, Facebook, and that “hooligans” are not welcome. Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said that visitors can come and […]
Ghana President Easily Wins Party Nomination
Delegates from Ghana’s ruling party have overwhelmingly chosen incumbent President John Atta Mills as their candidate for next year’s presidential election. President Mills won nearly 97 percent of the vote to defeat former first lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, the wife of former president Jerry Rawlings. Around 3,000 delegates turned out Saturday for the National […]