Mexico has rallied from a 2-goal deficit to beat the United States 4-2 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. Pablo Barrera broke a 2-2 tie with a goal in the 50th minute Saturday – his second goal of the game. Mexico had trailed the U.S. 2-0 after just 23 minutes. The title contest was played […]
Michelle Obama Returning Home After African Trip
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is on her way home after a week-long, two-nation visit to southern Africa. Obama’s plane left Botswana Sunday, a day after she finished up her trip with a safari in South Africa. The first lady, accompanied by her daughters, mother, a niece and a nephew, saw an elephant at the […]
Several Dead in Suicide Bombing in Iraq
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say several people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a police station just north of the capital, Baghdad. The incident occurred Sunday in Tarmiyah when the bomber detonated his explosive vest. At least 12 people were wounded, many of them police officers. Police and security personnel have become a frequent target […]
AU Panel Discusses Libya Peace, Aid Efforts
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
The African Union panel on Libya is meeting to discuss peace and humanitarian aid efforts in the war-torn country. South African President Jacob Zuma is hosting heads of state from Mauritania, Uganda and Mali at Sunday’s meeting in Pretoria. Mr. Zuma’s office says the leaders will discuss efforts to secure a cease-fire and to bring […]
Vietnam and China Pledge to Peacefully Resolve Maritime Dispute
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 7:00 am (UTC-5)
China and Vietnam pledged Sunday to resolve their maritime dispute in the South China Sea through peaceful dialogue. Chinese media said Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo and Vietnamese Vice Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son met in Beijing Saturday and agreed to address the dispute through negotiations and peaceful, friendly consultations. However, no details on specific […]
2 Killed at Syrian Funerals
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
A Syrian human rights group says security forces have opened fire during funerals for slain political protesters, killing two people. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the two were shot dead Saturday in al-Kaswa, south of the capital, Damascus. The rights group said the security forces began shooting when the funerals turned into protests. […]
Moderate Earthquake Hits Northwest China
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted China’s Nangqian County in northwest Yushu prefecture Sunday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Center says the epicenter of the quake was 118 kilometers west of the town of Gyegu at a depth of 25 kilometers. It was not immediately known if there were any casualties or damage in the area, largely […]
Vietnam and China Pledge to Peacefully Resolve Maritime Dispute
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
China and Vietnam pledged Sunday to resolve their maritime dispute in the South China Sea through peaceful dialogue. Chinese media sais Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo and Vietnamese Vice Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son met in Beijing Saturday and agreed to address the dispute through negotiations and peaceful, friendly consultations. However, no details on specific […]
Blast Hits UN Compound in Gaza
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
Officials in Gaza City say a blast has gone off near a U.N. compound that abuts the headquarters of the Hamas security services. The U.N. says a wall surrounding the compound was damaged in the explosion late Saturday. It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the blast.
