A U.S. congressional investigation has concluded that the American government’s attempt at nation-building in Afghanistan has been only marginally successful and may not survive when foreign troops leave the country in 2014. In a report being issued Wednesday, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says the U.S. government has little to show for the nearly $19 […]
US: Congressional Panel Says America’s Afghan Aid Effort Has Had Limited Success
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 2:00 am (UTC-5)
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NATO Defense Chiefs to Discuss Libya Campaign
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 2:00 am (UTC-5)
NATO defense ministers are set to meet Wednesday in Brussels to assess the campaign in Libya, a day after NATO warplanes pounded Tripoli with some of the most intense airstrikes since the coalition operation began in March. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says he expects to discuss preparations for the future of Libya without leader […]
Nigerian Blasts Kill 11
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
Nigerian police say multiple bomb attacks by a radical Muslim sect killed eleven people in the country’s northeast Tuesday. Police say members of the group Boko Haram set off bombs at two police stations and a church in the town of Maiduguri. Earlier Tuesday, police blamed the Boko Haram for the shooting death of a […]
Tourism, Flights, Fugitives on Agenda for China-Taiwan Talks
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
A plan to let Chinese tourists visit Taiwan on their own — rather than as part of tour groups — is expected to be approved at a meeting between Chinese and Taiwan officials in Taipei Wednesday. The officials will review a total of six cross-Strait agreements negotiated by the two governments since Taiwan President Ma […]
Former Mexican Governor Arrested
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 1:15 am (UTC-5)
Mexican authorities have arrested the former governor of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Prosecutors say Pablo Salazar, who governed Chiapas from 2000 to 2006, was arrested Tuesday at Cancun airport. He is accused of stealing government funds meant to be used for hurricane cleanup. Salazar is linked to the longtime ruling party, PRI. On Saturday, […]
Asian, European FMs Cite Need for Closer Cooperation
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 1:15 am (UTC-5)
Foreign ministers from across Europe and Asia are stressing the need for closer cooperation between their regions after two days of talks in Hungary. In a 21-page final statement Tuesday, the participants in the Asia-Europe Meeting focused on non-traditional security challenges ranging from food security to organized crime. Officials from 27 European and 19 Asian […]
Five Killed In Nigerian Explosions
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 12:30 am (UTC-5)
Nigerian police say multiple bomb attacks by a radical Muslim sect killed at least five people in the country’s northeast Tuesday. Police say members of the group Boko Haram set off bombs at two police stations and a church in the town of Maiduguru. Earlier Tuesday, police blamed the Boko Haram for the shooting death […]
Dallas Mavericks Win Game Four to Even NBA Finals
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
The Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Miami Heat 86-83 Tuesday night to level the National Basketball Association’s championship series at two games apiece. The Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, despite playing the entire game with a fever of 38 degrees Celsius. Dallas trailed 74-65 midway through the fourth quarter before […]
India Bus Accident Kills at Least 22
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 12:15 am (UTC-5)
At least 22 people were burned to death in India when a bus hit a culvert, overturned and caught fire. Authorities said the accident occurred late Tuesday about 40 kilometers from the city of Vellore in the state of Tamil Nadu. Police say the driver of the bus lost control as he tried to avoid […]
