Japanese scientists say vast deposits of rare earth minerals, crucial in making electronic goods, have been found on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. A team of researchers from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology announced the discovery Monday. The group said that deep sea mud in central and southeastern areas of the […]
Japanese Scientists Announce Discovery of Rare Mineral Deposits
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 10:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Americans Celebrate Independence with Parties, Fireworks
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 10:00 pm (UTC-5)
Americans celebrated Independence Day Monday — the anniversary of the day 235 years ago that the country’s founding fathers formally declared independence from Britain. On the day known as the Fourth of July, U.S. citizens enjoyed parades, fireworks, picnics, ballgames and concerts. Fourth of July decorations featured the colors of the American flag — red, […]
Russia, NATO Clash Over Libya Campaign
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 9:00 pm (UTC-5)
Russia and NATO have failed to narrow their differences over the Western air campaign in Libya, after Moscow accused the alliance of interpreting a United Nations resolution on military intervention any way it wished. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen defended the alliance’s Libya mission Monday during a visit to the Russian city of Sochi, where […]
Australian FM to Hold Live Cattle Talks With Indonesia
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
Australian news reports say Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd will seek to restore Australia’s live cattle exports to Indonesia during his visit to Jakarta later this week. The reports say Rudd will meet with Indonesian officials Friday in an effort to salvage the $320 million annual trade. Indonesia suspended cattle import licenses until the end of […]
Nigerian Police Arrest 100 Suspected Islamic Radicals
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Nigeria’s state security service says it has arrested more than 100 alleged members of a northern-based Islamic militant group, including some key leaders. Security officials did not name the group, but the Boko Haram group has claimed responsibility for deadly violence in six northern states, including assassinations and attacks on police stations. The attacks include […]
Chavez Addresses Supporters in Venezuela
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 7:35 pm (UTC-5)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has addressed thousands of cheering supporters from the balcony of his presidential palace in Caracas, hours after returning home from Cuba, where he underwent cancer surgery. President Chavez discussed his health during the 30-minute speech Monday evening, telling the crowd he will win this “battle for life.” The president, who was […]
Israeli Defense Minister Halts Talks to Transfer Palestinian Bodies
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 7:30 pm (UTC-5)
Israel’s defense minister has halted talks with Palestinian officials concerning the transfer of the bodies of 84 Palestinian terrorists buried in Israel. Ehud Barak stopped the negotiations at the last minute Monday, saying the release of the Palestinian bodies could undermine efforts to free a captive Israeli soldier. That soldier, Gilad Shalit, was abducted by […]
2 Killed in Central Pakistan Protest
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
Two people were killed and at least 22 others injured late Monday when thousands of angry demonstrators protesting against power outages clashed with police in the northeastern Pakistani city of Mianwali. Local authorities say the incident occurred when some of the demonstrators pelted police with stones and attacked government buildings, shops and vehicles. Police responded […]
Americans Celebrate Independence with Parties, Fireworks
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
Americans are celebrating Independence Day Monday — the anniversary of the day 235 years ago that the country’s founding fathers formally declared independence from Britain. On the day known as the Fourth of July, U.S. citizens celebrate with parades, fireworks, picnics, ballgames and concerts. Fourth of July decorations feature the colors of the American flag […]
Afghan Militants Attack Pakistani Post
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 6:20 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials said Monday that dozens of Taliban militants entered northwest Pakistan from Afghanistan and attacked a military checkpoint. One soldier and at least two militants were killed in the attack. Villagers from Kitkot in the Pakistani tribal region of Bajaur, where the attack took place, said the militants launched the attack with mortar and […]
