The United States has put a $350 million aid package to Malawi on hold, following deadly clashes between police and protesters in the southern African country. The Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. government agency that assists developing countries, said Tuesday that it will review its partnership with Malawi. The agency has expressed concern about the […]
Moroccan Military Transport Hits Mountain, 78 Killed
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Morocco says that 78 people were killed when a Moroccan military transport plane crashed into a mountain on Tuesday. The state-run MAP news agency says the crash occurred as the pilot was preparing to land in bad weather at a military airport near the southern town of Guelmim. It says three people survived the crash […]
Bomb in South Lebanon Wounds 3 Peacekeepers
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
A bomb in Lebanon has wounded at least three U.N. peacekeepers, the second blast to target a U.N. convoy in as many months. Lebanese security officials said Tuesday’s blast rocked the entrance of the southern port of Sidon as a U.N. patrol with French peacekeepers drove past. Rescue teams had to evacuate at least one […]
Americans Disapprove of Obama on Jobs, Economy
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
A new survey shows a majority of Americans are discontented with U.S. President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy and the federal budget deficit, as well as his ability to create jobs. The Washington Post-ABC News poll shows 57 percent of Americans disapprove of the way the president is dealing with the economy. Sixty percent […]
Soros to Stop Managing Outside Investments
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
One of the world’s best known investment managers, George Soros, says he plans to stop managing other peoples’ money by the end of the year and return nearly a billion dollars to investors. Soros, who turns 81 next month, told outside investors in his $25 billion Quantum fund on Tuesday that he plans to continue […]
NATO: Libya’s Gadhafi ‘Cannot Wait Us Out’
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
A NATO spokeswoman says allied forces will continue military operations in Libya for as long as needed and that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi cannot “wait” them out. Carmen Romero said in Brussels Tuesday that NATO will keep up its airstrikes as long as pro-Gadhafi forces attack or threaten civilians. Her comments come at a time […]
Snow Blankets Parts of South Africa
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Unusually heavy snow fell over large sections of eastern South Africa on Monday and Tuesday, stranding motorists, closing roads and stopping trains. Most areas reported three to five centimeters but heavier amounts were reported in higher elevations. Reuters news agency reports that in some areas, the snowfall reached 60 centimeters. A National Weather Service forecaster […]
Delays Hold Up UN Food Airlift to Horn of Africa
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
The U.N. World Food Program says an airlift of food to the drought-stricken Horn of Africa has been postponed until at least Wednesday. The airlift was due to begin Tuesday, but a WFP communications officer tells VOA that the flights have been held up by logistical problems in Kenya. The WFP said Monday that planes […]
Syrian Activists Say Government Planning Raids Outside Damascus
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say the government is sending more troops to areas outside of the capital, Damascus, to carry out a large-scale security sweep. Tuesday’s move comes a day after the United States condemned the violence in Syria and urged President Bashar al-Assad’s government to stop deadly actions against peaceful protesters. The State Department said Monday […]
US Agency Puts Aid to Malawi ‘On Hold’
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
The United States has put a $350 million aid package to Malawi on hold, following clashes between police and protesters in the southern African country. The Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. government agency that assists developing countries, said Tuesday that it will review its partnership with Malawi. The agency said as part of the review, […]
