Eighteen months after increasing the number of U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama addresses the country Wednesday to make the case for a phased withdrawal of American military forces from the war with the Taliban and al-Qaida. U.S. media reports say Mr. Obama will announce the withdrawal of about 10,000 troops this year, […]
Obama to Announce Plans for Afghanistan Withdrawal
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
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New Assessment of US Economy
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
The head of the U.S. central bank will give an updated assessment of the nation’s economy on Wednesday. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s anticipated remarks come after two days of consultations with other top bank officials and after several disappointing economic reports. The latest came earlier Wednesday, showing a decline in applications for mortgages. Economists […]
Obama: Situation ‘Dire’ in Sudan’s Southern Kordofan State
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has described the situation in Sudan’s Southern Kordofan state as “dire” and pressed the north and south to immediately impose a cease-fire. Mr. Obama said Wednesday there are reports that attacks are taking place in Southern Kordofan state based on ethnicity. He accused the north’s Sudanese Armed Forces of bombing civilians […]
Former Dior Fashion Designer Galliano On Trial for Racial Slurs
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
John Galliano, the fallen designer who once showcased his work for the luxury fashion house Dior, has appeared in court to face charges of anti-semitism. Galliano is accused of berating people in a Paris cafe with anti-Semitic comments in February. If convicted, he could face six months in prison and hefty fines. The British designer […]
Photographer Shot in Northern Ireland Riots
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Two nights of clashes between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland have left three people injured, in violence that is among the most intense in the province in years. A photographer working for Britain’s Press Association news agency was shot in the leg during the unrest Tuesday night in a small Catholic community near a […]
Nearly 10 Years of US Operations in Afghanistan
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
President Obama’s announcement on the July start of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan comes nearly a decade after the U.S.-led military operation began. War on Terror October 7, 2001 – Three weeks after the September 11 terror attacks on the United States, President George W. Bush announces Operation Enduring Freedom, with U.S. military strikes […]
EU Agrees to Expand Syria Sanctions
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
European Union diplomats say the 27-nation bloc has agreed to expand sanctions against Syria, adding seven individuals, including three Iranians, linked to a Syrian crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising. The diplomats said Wednesday the seven individuals will be added to a list of 23 people and entities already under an EU asset freeze and travel […]
Gunmen Kill Pakistani Shiite Pilgrims in Bus Attack
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani police say gunmen riding on motorcycles opened fire on a bus carrying Shi’ite Muslim pilgrims in the southwest, killing three people. Wednesday’s attack took place on the outskirts of Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province. Officials say at least nine people were wounded in the attack. Elsewhere, police say at least five militants were […]
China Frees Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say internationally known artist and dissident Ai Weiwei has been freed after nearly three months in detention. Xinhua news agency says he was released after confessing to tax evasion and because he suffers from a chronic illness. Ai, whose works have been exhibited all over the world, was taken into detention in […]
Google Translates 5 More Languages
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Internet search engine giant Google has added five languages from the Indian subcontinent to its language translation service. Google announced Wednesday that Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu have been added to Google Translate, bringing to 63 the number of languages supported by the online service. The service already supported Hindi, India’s national language. More […]
