Ash from Chile’s Puyehue volcano grounded flights until at least Wednesday at airports in the capitals of Uruguay and Argentina. Located in the Andes Mountains, the Puyehue volcano has been causing air travel nightmares since early June. The volcanic eruption has taken a toll on local economies. Airline analyst Helane Becker reported worldwide airline industry […]
Volcanic Ash Stops Flights in Argentina and Uruguay
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
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Britain Recognizes Libyan Opposition
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Britain has officially expelled all diplomats from Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s regime and recognized the opposition Transitional National Council as the country’s legitimate government. Foreign Secretary William Hague said Wednesday the move is based on the opposition’s increasing legitimacy, competency and success in reaching out to Libyans across the country. He said Britain will deal […]
ASEAN Opens Maritime Forum Amid South China Sea Disputes
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Naval chiefs from the ASEAN member states are meeting in Hanoi to discuss regional maritime security issues, including a territorial dispute between some ASEAN nations and China. Malaysia’s top naval commander, Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz, urged China to “respect the sovereignty and integrity” of regional nations during the session Wednesday. Vice Admiral Alexander Pama, […]
Hundreds Riot in China After Authorities Beat Street Vendor
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of people overturned vehicles and attacked police in a city in southwestern China after security forces reportedly beat a street vendor to death. Official Chinese media say the riots occurred late Tuesday in Anshun, a city in Guizhou province. The Xinhua news agency said Wednesday that about 30 demonstrators and 10 policemen were injured […]
U.S. Postal Service Studies Closure of Nearly 4,000 Locations
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
Smartphones and online business is causing the United States Postal Service to evaluate the status of nearly 4,000 of its nearly 32,000 retail postal locations. The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it will begin the shift to a “village post office” model. The new business model would be operated by various local businesses, such as […]
Iranian President Nominates Guards Commander for Oil Ministry Chief
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has nominated a Revolutionary Guards commander to head the nation’s oil ministry. Mr. Ahmadinejad on Wednesday named Rostam Qasemi to the lead the ministry, which has had a caretaker minister since June. The United States last year placed sanctions on Qasemi and four subsidiaries of a construction company he oversees for […]
Indian, Pakistani Foreign Ministers Call for New Cooperation
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan called for a new “cooperative’ relationship between their two countries Wednesday, as they held their first meeting since peace talks resumed earlier this year. Following their talks in the Indian capital, New Delhi, Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna said relations were “on the right track.” The two officials […]
Japan’s Nikkei Suffers Losses
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
Japanese markets closed lower Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar is lower against the Japanese yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index fell one-half of one percent to finish at 10,047. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 77.71 yen, a loss of one-fifth of a yen from Tuesday. Gold is trading at $1,622.40 an ounce.
Suicide Bombing Kills Mayor of Afghanistan’s Kandahar City
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
A suicide bomb attack has killed the mayor of Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing Wednesday that killed Mayor Ghulam Haider Hamidi . A Taliban spokesman said Hamidi was targeted following the death of two children who were allegedly killed during the destruction of homes that city officials claimed […]
China Says Aircraft Carrier to be Used for Research, Training
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
China’s defense ministry said Wednesday that an aircraft carrier being readied for sea trials will be used for scientific research, experiments and training. Ministry spokesman Geng Yanshen told reporters Wednesday that despite its carrier program, China remains committed to a naval strategy of defending its own shores. The nearing completion of the carrier has worried […]
