The U.S. economy had a net gain of just 54,000 jobs in May, the smallest increase since last September. Friday’s report from the Labor Department shows the unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percent to hit 9.1 percent. The figures surprised many economists who were expecting a slightly lower jobless rate, and a bigger gain […]
Report: US Economy Gains Just 54,000 New Jobs
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
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At Least 27 Killed as Protests Rage Nationwide in Syria
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights groups say security forces have opened fire on anti-government protesters in the city of Hama, killing at least 27 people. The activists say the incident took place after thousands of protesters spilled onto the streets after Friday prayers in the city, which is located about 300 kilometers north of Damascus. Demonstrations erupted across […]
South Africa Mourns Anti-Apartheid Icon ‘Ma’ Sisulu
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
South Africa is grieving the loss of a woman many consider to be the mother of the modern country. Albertina Sisulu, known as Ma Sisulu, died late Thursday at her home in Johannesburg. She was 92. Following the announcement, the Nelson Mandela Foundation issued a statement saying,”South Africa has lost a treasure.” Sisulu was born […]
Report: US Economy Gains Just 54,000 New Jobs
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. economy had a net gain of just 54,000 jobs in May, the smallest increase since last September. Friday’s report from the Labor Department also shows the unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percent to hit 9.1 percent. The figures surprised many economists who were expecting a slightly lower jobless rate, and a bigger […]
Congress Presses Obama Administration on Rights in Asia
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Members of Congress pressed State Department officials about U.S. policy on the human rights situation in Burma, North Korea and Tibet, Thursday and were sharply critical of China’s rights performance. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, opened a hearing on human rights in Asia by saying that China is at the […]
At Least 8 Killed as Protests Rage Nationwide in Syria
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights groups say at least eight people are dead after security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrators in Hama, a city about 300 kilometers north of Damascus. Rights activists say the incident took place on Friday after thousands of people took to the streets in the city. Demonstrations erupted across Syria on Friday in […]
Monks Join Sri Lanka Pension Protest
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Buddhist monks took to the streets of Sri Lanka’s capital on Friday to express solidarity with laborers protesting proposed changes to the government’s pension plan. The monks marched to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence, carrying placards and denouncing this week’s government crackdown on demonstrators. Clashes broke out between police and labor union […]
Attack Wounds Yemeni President
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been wounded by a shelling attack on the presidential compound in Sana’a, the capital. Yemeni officials say Mr. Saleh would make a national address shortly . The announcement came after an opposition television station claimed he had been killed in the incident. Several other high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister […]
Burkina Faso Troops Sent to Quell Unrest by Soldiers
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
Witnesses in Burkina Faso’s second largest city say troops have been sent into Bobo Dioulasso to end days of shooting and looting by soldiers in the commercial capital. Residents report hearing heavy fighting after the military troops arrival on Friday morning. Witnesses say forces surrounded the Ouezzin Coulibaly military camp where hundreds of soldiers staging […]
Pakistan, US to Resume Joint Intelligence Operations
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s foreign ministry has confirmed that Pakistan and the United States will resume joint intelligence operations against Islamist militants, in a step toward mending strained relations between the two countries. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Tehmina Janjua says U.S. and Pakistani teams will share intelligence, but she would not comment on whether U.S. forces would be allowed […]
