A South Korean captain who is being held by Somali pirates says his captors are demanding that the South Korean government pay them compensation for pirates killed by its navy. Captain Pak Hyeon contacted VOA by phone Friday, saying the pirates want Seoul to pay compensation for eight dead comrades and release another five held […]
Somali Pirates Demand Compensation from South Korea
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama, Republicans Still Wrangling Over US Debt
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
President Barack Obama and opposition Republicans called on each other to offer “serious” plans to solve the nation’s financial problems on Friday. In a televised news conference, Mr. Obama said again he is willing to consider cuts in popular social programs including pensions and health care for the elderly, and aid to veterans. In return, […]
Endangered Snow Leopards Found in Afghanistan
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
A healthy population of rare snow leopards has been discovered in mountainous northeastern Afghanistan, with the world’s “most elusive” cat caught on camera by a wildlife group. The Wildlife Conservation Society said this week that the endangered animals have been documented by camera traps at 16 different locations along the Wakhan Corridor, the narrow strip […]
Obama: Time is Running Out for Deal
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
President Obama said the American people are still worried about unemployment, declining home values and rising prices of goods. He warned that politicians are running out of time as the August 2 deadline approaches. He said he has hope because of the American people, who he says reflect “good, common sense” and want an agreement. […]
Obama: No Radical Approach Needed
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
President Obama told reporters the country does not need to do anything radical to fix its debt woes. He said the “American people are sold” on a solution to the current crisis and that polls show that 80 percent of Americans support reducing spending on programs it cannot afford as well as raising revenue. Mr. […]
US Court Dismisses Visa Lottery Lawsuit
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
A federal court in Washington has dismissed a lawsuit brought by citizens of more than 20 countries who were mistakenly informed they won a special visa lottery program to enter the U.S. Reacting to Thursday’s dismissal, attorneys for the plaintiffs said Friday that the State Department may have won in court, but has lost the […]
Son of Pink Floyd Guitarist Sentenced to Jail in Attack on British Royal Convoy
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his role in a London student rampage last year that included an attack on a car carrying Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla. A judge at Kingston Crown Court said Friday that 21-year-old Charlie Gilmour, a student […]
Obama: Agreement Would Be Good for America
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
President Obama says reaching an agreement on debt and deficit would be good for the overall business climate and send an encouraging message to the American people. He said the Republican plan should include extensions on payroll tax cuts and jobless benefits. But he said he has not seen a “credible plan” on how to […]
Authorities Kill 3 Suspected Insurgents in Dagestan
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Authorities in the Russian republic of Dagestan say three suspected insurgents were killed Friday in a shootout with police. Law enforcement officials say a police patrol stopped a suspicious car during the night at a checkpoint in the capital Makhachkala. Police say the occupants of the car started shooting, and the police returned fire, killing […]
Deadly Explosions in Iraq
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
At least three people were killed following a pair of bombings in Iraq on Friday. Security officials say a bomb placed under a parked car exploded near the holy city of Karbala, killing at least two people. The blast occurred as thousands of Shi’ite pilgrims gathered for a religious festival in the city. Meanwhile, officials […]
