China’s government-backed Catholic church has ordained a third bishop in less than a year without Papal approval, in a move expected to further strain ties between Beijing and the Vatican. The state-sanctioned church on Thursday elevated the Rev. Joseph Huang Bingzhang as the bishop of Shantou city in southern Guangdong province. It is the third […]
China Appoints New Catholic Bishop Without Vatican Input
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:55 pm (UTC-5)
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Indian PM Vows to ‘Relentlessly’ Pursue Mumbai Attackers
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
Senior Indian officials are defending the government’s security measures in Mumbai and promising answers, as they face popular anger and grief after three consecutive bomb blasts there killed at least 17 people and wounded 133 others. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in the city Thursday, a day after the blasts exploded within 20 minutes of […]
Mistrial Declared in Clemens Perjury Case
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
The judge overseeing the perjury trial in Washington of former star major league baseball pitcher Roger Clemens has declared a mistrial over inadmissible evidence shown to the jurors. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said Thursday that Clemens could not be assured a fair trial after prosecutors showed jurors evidence against his orders during the second […]
Pakistani Intelligence Chief Set for CIA Talks
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s intelligence chief is visiting Washington for talks with U.S. officials, days after the United States decided to suspend $800 million in aid to Pakistan. Ahmad Shuja Pasha is expected to meet with acting CIA Director Michael Morell and other officials on Thursday. The Pakistani military says the talks will be held to coordinate intelligence […]
Sudan Signs Peace Deal With Darfur Rebel Group
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
The Sudanese government and a Darfur rebel group have signed a peace accord rejected by the region’s main rebel groups. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Darfur, attended a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar on Thursday. The government entered the pact with the Justice and […]
Chavez Discusses Cancer, Rallies Supporters in Venezuela
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has appeared at a rally in Caracas, telling supporters that his battle against cancer is one of the biggest fights of his life. President Chavez wore his army uniform and red beret to the event, where he discussed his struggle with the disease. He raised the nation’s flag over Plaza Bolivar, […]
NYSE, Deutsche Boerse Set to Merge
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
The New York Stock Exchange is one step closer to getting a European owner. Deutsche Boerse shareholders Thursday approved a proposed $10 billion merger with the New York exchange’s parent company. NYSE Euronext shareholders approved the deal last week. The new company would become the world’s largest stock exchange operator, running exchanges in Paris, Lisbon, […]
Britain: Murdoch and Son Say They Will Attend Parliament’s Phone-hacking Hearing
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
Media baron Rupert Murdoch and his son James have reversed course — at first refusing, then agreeing to testify before the British Parliament next week about the phone-hacking and police bribery scandal that has engulfed their British media operations. The elder Murdoch initially told Parliament’s media committee Thursday that he was not available to attend […]
India’s Inflation Rate Rises
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
India’s annual inflation rose to 9.4 percent last month, increasing pressure on the country’s central bank to raise interest rates again. The commerce ministry on Thursday reported the jump in the wholesale price index, which was still below the median forecasts of 9.7 percent. India has been grappling with higher food and fuel costs, with […]
Mistrial Declared in Clemens Perjury Case
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
The judge overseeing the perjury trial in Washington of former star major league baseball pitcher Roger Clemens has declared a mistrial over inadmissible evidence shown to the jurors. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said Thursday that Clemens could not be assured a fair trial after prosecutors showed jurors evidence against his orders during the second […]
