Qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup football finals in Brazil officially begins Wednesday in Malabar, Trinidad, with a match between Montserrat and Belize. Preliminary qualification rounds are being held in the North, Central American and Caribbean region and in the Asian Zone this month and next month. Teams are meeting in two-game playoffs to […]
FIFA Announces 2014 World Cup Qualifying Opener
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
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Lebanon Forms New Government, One Member Abruptly Resigns
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Lebanon has formed a new Cabinet five months after the militant group Hezbollah and its allies forced the country’s coalition government to collapse. A government official announced the new Cabinet led by Hezbollah-backed Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday. The Hezbollah-led bloc holds the majority of seats in the 30-member Cabinet. But within hours, the […]
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Kuwait Over Stateless Residents
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch has criticized Kuwait for its treatment of 106,000 stateless people who have been denied citizenship for decades. A report issued Monday by the organization says the stateless people, known as bidoons, have been denied basic human rights in areas of work and education. Kuwait’s human rights record has drawn increased international scrutiny […]
Nigerian Militants Set Strict Terms for Talks
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
A radical Islamic sect in northern Nigeria says it will continue deadly attacks in the region unless the government meets strict terms for talks. In a statement, Boko Haram insists that strict Islamic law be imposed across northern Nigeria and that the government of northeastern Borno state resign. The group is also demanding that all […]
Turkey’s Triumphant Erdogan Promises Compromise With Opposition
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party will have an unprecedented third term after winning a decisive victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections. However, the ruling party failed to win the two-thirds majority needed to carry out constitutional reforms, forcing Mr. Erdogan to seek support from other political parties. Mr. Erdogan has […]
Syrian Refugees Continue to Flee to Turkey
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
More Syrians fled across the border to Turkey Monday, with activists saying nearly 7,000 have run from the military violence in and around a rebellious northern city seized by Syrian troops over the weekend. Syrian state media said government soldiers, backed by helicopter gunships and tanks, took control of Jisr al-Shughour Sunday after defusing explosives […]
Clinton: Africa Should Sever Ties With Gadhafi
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called on African nations to cut ties with Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and work with the Libyan opposition. Clinton made the remarks Monday in a speech at African Union headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The U.S. secretary of state urged African leaders to demand that Mr. Gadhafi […]
US Stops North Korean Ship on Suspected Burma Mission
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
The United States says its Navy intercepted a ship suspected of carrying missile technology from North Korea to Burma, and forced the vessel to return home after a standoff lasting several days. Special assistant to U.S. President Barack Obama, Gary Samore, identified the cargo vessel as the M/V Light. He said the ship was suspected […]
After Months of Dissent, Lebanon Forms New Government
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
Lebanon has formed a new Cabinet five months after the militant group Hezbollah and its allies forced the country’s coalition government to collapse. A government official announced the new Cabinet led by Hezbollah-backed Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday. The Hezbollah-led bloc holds the majority of seats in the 30-member Cabinet. Mr. Mikati must now […]
Germany Gives Diplomatic Recognition to Libyan Rebels
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
Germany on Monday officially recognized Libya’s rebel council as the legitimate representative of the Libyan people as battles continued in several places between rebels and government loyalists. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle offered the recognition during a visit to the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. Germany does not participate in NATO airstrikes aiding the rebel cause […]
