Police in Pakistan say at least 14 people are dead after a bus veered off the road and fell into a ravine in the country’s southwest. Monday’s crash took place near the town of Chaman and the Afghan border. Police say the driver lost control of the bus, causing it to plunge into a deep […]
Humala Claims Victory in Peru Presidential Runoff
Former Peruvian army officer Ollanta Humala claimed victory late Sunday in a presidential runoff, with a narrow lead over Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of imprisoned former president Alberto Fujimori. With just over 80 percent of the vote counted, official results put the former leftist officer ahead with more than 51 percent of the vote, while […]
Gates Continues His Farewell Tour in Afghanistan
Outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is wrapping up his final visit to American troops in Afghanistan with a visit to a base in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan. Secretary Gates is retiring at the end of the month. He has used the trip to outline to troops his recommendations for a soon-to-begin […]
Libyan Rebels Push Into Gadhafi-Held West
British Foreign Secretary William Hague told reporters in London Sunday that the campaign against pro-Gadhafi forces is intensifying. But he rejected suggestions that it has strayed from the U.N. mandate to protect civilians. Hague defended the use of British and French attack helicopters, which were employed for the first time on Saturday. But Russian Deputy […]
Suspected US Drone Strikes Kill 17 in Pakistan
Pakistani intelligence officials say three U.S. drone strikes have killed at least 17 militants in the country’s northwest tribal region. All of Monday’s strikes were in South Waziristan, near the Afghan border. Officials say missiles hit a compound, an Islamic seminary and a vehicle near the main town of Wana. Foreign militants were said to […]
Libyan Rebels Push Into Gadhafi-Held West
Libyan rebels have pushed into a Western Mountain town besieged by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, as NATO continued to carry out airstrikes around the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Rebels on Monday say they have taken over the town of Yafran, about 100 kilometers southwest of Tripoli. Pro-Gadhafi forces attacked the Western Mountain region […]
Five U.S. Soldiers, At Least 13 Iraqis Killed in Separate Attacks
Five U.S. soldiers and at least 13 Iraqis were killed on Monday in separate attacks in Iraq. It was the deadliest day for American troops in Iraq in more than two years and comes months before most U.S. soldiers are scheduled to withdraw. American authorities did not release details of the U.S. deaths. But Iraqi […]
HRW: Sudan Abuses in Darfur Escalate
Human Rights Watch says abuses in Sudan’s Darfur region have increased in the last six months while the world’s attention was largely focused on south Sudan’s upcoming independence. The rights group says there has been a surge in government-led attacks on populated areas of Darfur and aerial bombings since December. A report released Monday says […]
Cargo Plane Crashes in Gabon
A cargo plane for the transport company DHL has crashed in Gabon’s capital, Libreville. Initial reports say all four passengers survived the Monday morning crash. The French news agency says the passengers suffered injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The plane crashed on a Libreville beach, not far from the Leon Mba airport. […]
Malaysia Bans Smoking at World Heritage Site
The world heritage site of Malacca will become the first smoke-free city in Malaysia when a new smoking ban comes into effect on June 15. Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai said Monday that the move was being made to create fresh air and a clean environment for tourists and Malaysians to enjoy the historic city. […]