Poland and the United States have signed an agreement that will allow the U.S. Air Force to station its troops permanently in Poland. The agreement allows for the deployment of U.S. aircraft and troops to begin in 2013. The deal was signed Monday in Warsaw by Poland’s Defense Minister Bogdan Klich and U.S. Ambassador Lee […]
Indian Journalists Protest Killing of Crime Reporter
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of journalists gathered in the streets of Mumbai Monday to protest the killing of a prominent crime reporter in the city. Reporters and editors marched to the office of the chief minister of Maharashtra state, demanding that federal authorities investigate the death of 56-year-old Jyotirmoy Dey, who was shot and killed near his home […]
Police Arrest Belarus Drivers Blocking Border Crossing
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
More than 100 drivers protesting tough economic measures in Belarus blocked one of the country’s border crossings into Poland before getting dispersed by security forces. Police said Monday they had arrested at least 14 demonstrators for disrupting public order. The drivers were voicing their anger at government-imposed restrictions on the exports of fuel and goods, […]
After Months of Dissent, Lebanon Forms New Government
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 9:00 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 country had functioned without an official government since mid-January, when the pro-Western government of Prime […]
Mozambique Speeds Up Diamond Controls Plan
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Mozambique says it is speeding up plans to join an international program designed to prevent the sale of so-called blood diamonds. The state-run Noticias newspaper reported Monday that the government hopes to join the Kimberley Process Certification program by December. Mining Minister Esperanca Bias said the government hopes to start mining diamonds soon and “should […]
32 Militants, 4 Afghan Troops Killed in Clashes
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Afghan army officials say at least 32 militants and four Afghan soldiers have been killed in fighting in the country’s west. Three others soldiers were wounded in clashes Sunday in Badghis province. In southern Afghanistan, NATO says of two of its soldiers were killed Sunday, one in a bomb attack, the other in an insurgent […]
Renewed Airstrikes in Yemen’s South Kill 3
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
Officials in Yemen say airstrikes targeting Islamist militants in the country’s south have killed three people. The officials said Monday the strikes hit the Abyan province town of Jaar, which is under control of militants linked to al-Qaida. On Saturday, Yemeni defense officials said clashes between government forces and al-Qaida in the province killed at […]
North, South Sudan Presidents Close to Agreement
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
The leaders of north and south Sudan are in a second day of talks aimed at resolving tensions along their border before the south declares independence next month. Northern President Omar al-Bashir and southern President Salva Kiir are meeting with African Union mediators in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. On Sunday, sources close to the meeting […]
Bangladesh Strike Enters 2nd Day
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
An anti-government strike in Bangladesh entered its second day Monday with some people setting vehicles ablaze to protest proposed changes to the constitution. The two-day nationwide strike began Sunday, closing shops and businesses, and disrupting transportation throughout the capital, Dhaka. The 36-hour work stoppage was called by the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its Islamic […]
Jordanian King Unharmed in Motorcade Attack
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
The motorcade of Jordan’s King Abdullah was attacked on Monday but officials say the king was unharmed. The French news agency reported that students threw rocks and bottles at the king’s motorcade as he visited the southern city of Tafileh. Officials say the motorcade changed its route after the incident. The attack comes after Jordan’s […]
