Security forces have shot and killed at least 16 anti-government protesters in Syria, as the government continues to widen its crackdown on dissent. Activists and witnesses say security forces used live ammunition on protesters in several cities on Friday, after thousands of Syrians poured into the streets with renewed calls for President Bashar al-Assad’s resignation. […]
Syrian Crackdown on Protests Leaves 16 Dead
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Russia, France Sign Billion-Dollar Contract for Warships
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
Russia and France on Friday signed a 1.6-billion dollar contract for two French-made Mistral class warships. The two countries sealed the deal on the sidelines of an economic summit meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia. Negotiations over the sale had been hung up on questions of how much access Russia would have to the military technology […]
Security Council Recommends UN Chief for 2nd Term
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council has recommended the re-election of Ban Ki-moon for a second term as U.N. chief. The Security Council officially endorsed Mr. Ban on Friday. The former South Korean foreign minister faced no other candidates. His bid earned the backing of the United States and other key Security Council members. If any […]
Pro-Gadhafi Forces Hit Misrata, NATO Targets Tripoli
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi are pounding targets in the western rebel stronghold of Misrata. Medical authorities and rebels say the shelling on Friday had killed at least 10 people and left 40 wounded. The attack by pro-Gadhafi forces come as NATO warplanes continue strikes over the capital, Tripoli. The forces appear to […]
Man in Custody in Pentagon Threat Investigation
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
U.S. authorities say they found suspicious items inside the backpack of a man who was detained overnight near Defense Department headquarters. A U.S. Park Police spokesman told reporters Friday that the man was discovered inside Arlington National Cemetery, just outside Washington. After interviewing him, the spokesman said police thought it appropriate to look for a […]
Data Suggests ‘Choppy’ Growth For US Economy
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
The latest report on the United States economy suggests it will pull out of its recent slowdown over the next three to six months. A private research group said Friday its index of leading economic indicators rose eight-tenths of a percent in May after declining slightly in April. The New York-based Conference Board looks at […]
At Least 16 Killed in Syrian Crackdown on Protests
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
Security forces have shot and killed at least 16 anti-government protesters in Syria, as the government continues to widen its crackdown on dissent. Activists and witnesses say security forces used live ammunition on protesters in several cities on Friday, after thousands of Syrians poured into the streets with renewed calls for President Bashar al-Assad’s resignation. […]
Officials: Pakistani Forces Kill 11 Militants
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Government officials say Pakistani security forces have killed at least 11 militants during clashes in the country’s northwest tribal region. Friday’s fighting in the Mamund area of the Bajaur tribal area also killed a local tribesman. Security forces launched a search operation in the region one day after hundreds of militants reportedly crossed the border […]
Higher Food Prices Here to Stay
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
People around the world could soon see more dramatic increases in food prices. A report released Friday warns cereal prices could jump as much as 20 percent over the next decade, while prices for meat could increase by almost one-third. The findings are part of the latest outlook from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and […]
