Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he may have chemotherapy or radiation treatment following his recent surgery for cancer. Mr. Chavez announced Wednesday that he is starting the second stage of treatment for cancer, although he did not elaborate on what kind of cancer he has. He said chemotherapy or radiation treatment would be the third […]
Venezuelan President Expects Chemotherapy or Radiation
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
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UN: Millions More Afghans to Need Food Aid Due to Drought
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
The World Food Program says a drought in Afghanistan will force millions more people to seek food aid later this year, further straining the U.N. agency’s efforts to feed the impoverished nation. The WFP’s deputy director for Afghanistan, Bradley Guerrant, says a poor wheat harvest caused by a lack of rain will lead to food […]
Security Council Recommends South Sudan For UN Membership
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council has recommended newly-independent South Sudan for U.N. membership. In a statement Wednesday, the council noted South Sudan’s commitment to upholding the U.N. charter and said it looked forward to the new country joining the world body. The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote in favor of South Sudan’s membership […]
Egypt Dismisses Police Officers, Announces Election Delay
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Egypt announced the dismissals of about 600 police officers on Wednesday in an apparent bid to meet the demands of protesters who regrouped last week. Separately, the interim government announced a delay of up to two months in parliamentary elections that were scheduled for September. The announcements come after thousands of activists began staging protests […]
Security Council Recommends South Sudan For UN Membership
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council has recommended newly-independent South Sudan for U.N. membership. In a statement Wednesday, the council noted South Sudan’s commitment to upholding the U.N. charter and said it looked forward to the new country joining the world body. The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote in favor of South Sudan’s membership […]
Serial Blasts Kill 3, Wound Dozens in India’s Financial Hub
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Police in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, say a series of blasts have killed at least three people and wounded dozens of others. The special secretary for internal security, UK Bansal, said Mumbai is on high alert and that forensic teams are en route after three explosions hit crowded areas of the city late Wednesday. He […]
Energy Group Forecasts Rising Oil Demand
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
The International Energy Agency says demand for oil is expected to grow over the coming months and year, and suggested it could release additional reserves into the market. The IEA represents some of the world’s major energy consuming countries and has been criticized for releasing 60 million barrels from its emergency stock last month. IEA […]
Iran Rejects US Claims of Role in Iraq Attacks
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
Iran has dismissed U.S. claims that Tehran is arming insurgents who have played a role in attacks on American soldiers in Iraq. Iran’s state-run media on Wednesday quoted Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi as saying the claims are baseless. The reports also say Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast described them as a “big lie.” On Monday, […]
Bernanke: Fed Will Offer Additional Stimulus If Needed
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
The head of the U.S. central bank says the Federal Reserve will take additional steps to stimulate the economy if the current lull in growth continues. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to a congressional committee in Washington Wednesday. He said some of the problems that have slowed the recovery, like high oil prices, are […]
Murdoch Withdraws Bid for Control of British Satellite Television Company
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
Media baron Rupert Murdoch has withdrawn his bid for control of British Sky Broadcasting amid Britain’s phone-hacking scandal and allegations against his journalists. Parliament was poised Wednesday to vote overwhelmingly for a non-binding resolution calling on Murdoch to end his $12 billion bid for 61 percent of the satellite television company. But before the vote, […]
