The British government is considering a proposal to allow gay couples to wed in civil ceremonies but bar the Churches of England and Wales from offering same-sex weddings. Culture Secretary Maria Miller told parliament Tuesday that under the new plan it will remain illegal for the Church of England and its Church in Wales to […]
Britain Outlines Plan for Gay Marriage
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
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China Sentences 3 Muslim Uighurs to Death
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say three Muslim Uighurs have been sentenced to death after they were found guilty of trying to hijack a plane earlier this year. The official Xinhua news agency reported a Chinese court sentenced a fourth man to life in prison Tuesday over the attempted hijacking in June in the restive northwestern region […]
US Turning Big Profit on Controversial AIG Rescue
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. is ending up with a sizeable profit on its controversial bailout of one of the world’s largest insurers during the worst days of the global economic downturn. The Treasury Department said it is selling 234 million shares in American International Group (AIG) on Tuesday at a profit of $7.6 billion, bringing its overall […]
South Africa’s Mandela Has Lung Infection
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Former South African leader Nelson Mandela is responding to treatment for a lung infection that has reoccurred. In a statement Tuesday, a spokesman for President Jacob Zuma also said doctors have concluded tests on Mr. Mandela that revealed the infection. The 94-year-old former president was admitted to a Pretoria hospital Saturday for what government officials […]
After Debating for Decades, EU Adopts Common Patent
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
The European Union has adopted a common patent for the 27-nation bloc, after nearly four decades of debate about the issue. The European Parliament adopted the single patent Tuesday after 25 of the EU countries agreed to replace the age-old system in which businesses file for patent protection separately in each country. Spain and Italy […]
Gunmen Wound 9 in Egyptian Capital Ahead of Rallies
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
Masked gunmen have fired at protesters camping in the Egyptian capital, wounding nine people as supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi prepare for rival mass rallies. Officials and witnesses say the unknown gunmen shot the protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square early Tuesday. By midday the square was calm, with tents remaining in the center […]
South Africa’s Mandela Has Lung Infection
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
South Africa’s presidency says former leader Nelson Mandela is receiving treatment for a lung infection that has reoccurred. In a Tuesday statement, a spokesman for President Jacob Zuma said doctors have concluded tests on Mr. Mandela that revealed the infection. The spokesman said the 94-year-old former president is “responding to the treatment.” Mr. Mandela was […]
North Korea Taking Apart Rocket for Repairs: Reports
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 4:05 am (UTC-5)
North Korea appears to be disassembling its long-range rocket, a day after announcing that technical difficulties had caused an extension of the launch period for the controversial mission. South Korean government officials tell local media that satellite photos taken Monday suggest technicians have begun taking apart the three-stage rocket. The unidentified officials did not know […]
Report: China Among World’s Worst Jailers of Journalists
Posted December 11th, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
A leading media rights group says China is currently holding at least 32 journalists behind bars, making it the world’s third-worst jailer of the press. The Committee to Protect Journalists said reporters working in the restive areas of Tibet and Xinjiang are most vulnerable. It said nearly two-thirds of China’s imprisoned journalists are Tibetans or […]
