Federal Reserve policy makers are meeting in Washington, with economists predicting the central bank will expand its stimulus efforts to boost the sluggish U.S. economy. The central bank has pumped hundreds of billions of dollars into the U.S. economy over the last two years through purchase of government bonds and real estate-related securities, but the […]
US Central Bank Weighing New Stimulus
Pope Benedict Sends First Tweet
Pope Benedict has blessed his more than 1 million Twitter followers in his first tweet from his new account on the social network. The pontiff touched a computerized screen to send the message during his weekly general audience at the Vatican. It said “Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through […]
US Defense Secretary in Afghanistan to Discuss Troop Drawdown
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has arrived in Afghanistan on an unannounced visit that will include talks with President Hamid Karzai. Panetta, who arrived in Kabul on Wednesday, will consult with Mr. Karzai and top military commanders about U.S. troop levels in the country after the general combat mission ends in 2014. Earlier Wednesday, while […]
US Condemns ‘Highly Provocative’ N.Korean Rocket Launch
The United States is joining the international community in condemning what it calls a “highly provocative” long-range rocket launch by North Korea. National Security Council spokesperson Tommy Vietor said in a statement that the launch threatens regional security and is in direct violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions barring Pyongyang from ballistic missile technology. […]
North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket, Claims Satellite in Orbit
North Korea says it has succeeded in launching a long-range rocket and placing a satellite into orbit, provoking stern condemnations from governments across the globe. The official Korean Central News Agency reported the news early Wednesday and it was later announced triumphantly by an anchor on North Korean state television. “The second version of satellite […]
Indian Sitarist Ravi Shankar Dies
Indian composer and sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar has died in a California hospital. He was 92. A statement released by his family, late Tuesday, said Shankar had been in “fragile health” for several years. The statement says he underwent surgery last week and never recovered. Shankar was one of India’s best known performers. Prime Minister […]
US Condemns ‘Highly Provocative’ N.Korean Rocket Launch
The United States is joining the international community in condemning what it calls a “highly provocative” long-range rocket launch by North Korea. National Security Council spokesperson Tommy Vietor said in a statement that the launch threatens regional security and is in direct violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions barring Pyongyang from ballistic missile technology. […]
US Condemns ‘Highly Provocative’ N.Korean Rocket Launch
The United States is joining the international community in condemning what it calls a “highly provocative” long-range rocket launch by North Korea. National Security Council spokesperson Tommy Vietor said in a statement that the launch threatens regional security and is in direct violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions barring Pyongyang from ballistic missile technology. […]
Indian Sitarist Ravi Shankar Dies
Indian composer and sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar has died in a California hospital. He was 92. The entertainer, who was called “the godfather” of the music world by the Beatles, had been frail for several years. A statement released by his family says he was recently hospitalized for surgery. Shankar was one of India’s best […]
North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket, Claims Satellite in Orbit
North Korea says it has succeeded in launching a long-range rocket and placing a satellite into orbit, defying international warnings. The official Korean Central News Agency reported the news early Wednesday and it was later announced triumphantly by an anchor on North Korean state television. “The second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 successfully lifted off from […]