Russia is celebrating the 450th anniversary of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, located in Moscow’s Red Square. The church is known for its nine colorful onion-shaped domes. The observance, which is to last four months, began Tuesday with the opening of an exhibition honoring its the saint. Constructed on the orders of Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible […]
Russia Celebrates Iconic Cathedral’s 450th Anniversary
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
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World Food Program Exploring Return to Southern Somalia
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
The World Food Program says it is exploring “every possibility” to resume working in southern Somalia, after the Islamist militant group al-Shabab said it would welcome aid groups to areas under its control. In a statement Wednesday, the World Food Program said it is consulting with the United Nations as well as donor countries, and […]
Thousands Mourn Assassination of Afghan President’s Half-Brother
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has joined thousands of mourners at the funeral of his half-brother, one day after he was assassinated by a longtime member of his own security team. President Karzai wept openly and kissed the face of Ahmad Wali Karzai during the burial, which was held amid tight security in the family village […]
Indonesian Miners End Walkout at Freeport Mine
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
Workers at a U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia’s Papua province have ended their nearly two-week old strike after reaching an agreement with management. About 8,000 miners returned to work Wednesday at the Freeport McMorRan mine, two days after officials there agreed to begin negotiating with the miners’ union on pay. The miners, who […]
Kan to Propose Cuts in Japan’s Nuclear Power Use
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Japanese media say Prime Minister Naoto Kan will call for a sharp reduction in the nation’s reliance on nuclear power at a news conference Wednesday evening . The reports say Mr. Kan will also propose a wide-ranging review of the country’s energy policies, with a view to boosting its use of renewable energy resources. The […]
Pakistani Intelligence Chief to Meet with US Officials
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:28 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say the country’s intelligence chief will meet with senior U.S. officials on Wednesday, just days after the White House announced it is suspending $800 million in military aid to Pakistan. A spokesman for the Pakistani military says General Ahmad Shuja Pasha of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency will discuss intelligence coordination matters during his […]
Pakistani Intelligence Chief to Meet with US Officials
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:28 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say the country’s intelligence chief will meet with senior U.S. officials on Wednesday, just days after the White House announced it is suspending $800 million in military aid to Pakistan. A spokesman for the Pakistani military says General Ahmad Shuja Pasha of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency will discuss intelligence coordination matters during his […]
Anwar Ibrahim Defense to Present Witnesses From August 8
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:28 am (UTC-5)
Lawyers for Anwar Ibrahim will have three weeks beginning August 8 to present their witnesses in the Malaysian opposition leader’s long-running sodomy trial. A high court judge announced the dates Wednesday, setting the stage for Anwar to take the stand in his own defense for the first time. His lawyers will try to prove the […]
Anwar Ibrahim Defense to Present Witnesses From August 8
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:28 am (UTC-5)
Lawyers for Anwar Ibrahim will have three weeks beginning August 8 to present their witnesses in the Malaysian opposition leader’s long-running sodomy trial. A high court judge announced the dates Wednesday, setting the stage for Anwar to take the stand in his own defense for the first time. His lawyers will try to prove the […]
Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Man in West Bank
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:27 am (UTC-5)
Israeli soldiers have killed a Palestinian man near the West Bank town of Nablus while security forces carried out a raid in a refugee camp. The Israeli military said Wednesday soldiers shot the man in the legs when he tried to avoid arrest. The man’s uncle told the Reuters news agency he was on his […]
