Syria’s vice president has opened a national dialogue on political reforms with a call for a transition to democracy in response to months of opposition protests against the autocratic rule of President Bashar al-Assad. Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa said Sunday he hopes the two-day conference in Damascus will help to launch what he called Syria’s […]
Syrian VP Calls for Democratic Transition as Opposition Boycotts Talks
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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Top US Officer Urges Chinese-US Security Cooperation
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
The top U.S. military officer says Washington is deepening its commitment to the East Asia Pacific region, and says the United States and China must work together to ensure regional security. Admiral Mike Mullen spoke Sunday at the start of a four-day trip to China, as Beijing remains embroiled in disputes with the Philippines and […]
20 Killed in Indian Train Accident
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
Rescuers in northern India are sorting through the wreckage of an express train that derailed, killing at least 20 people and injuring 100 more. Authorities say the Kalka Mail train was travelling from Howrah to New Delhi Sunday when at least 12 coaches jumped the tracks near Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh state. The cause of […]
Nations Move to Recognize South Sudan
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
Nations are moving quickly to recognize South Sudan, which became the world’s newest independent country on Saturday. A Sudanese newspaper reports that at least 15 countries have recognized South Sudan so far, including major world powers such as the United States, Britain, Russia and China. U.S. President Barack Obama was among the first to extend […]
10 Killed in Indian Train Accident
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 7:50 am (UTC-5)
Indian railway officials say at least 10 people have died in a train derailment in the northern region of the country. Authorities say 100 people were injured Sunday in the accident near the town of Malwa in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh state. Officials say the number of injured passengers is likely to rise […]
Atlantis to Dock at Space Station Sunday
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis is set to dock at the International Space Station Sunday. The astronauts used their first full day in orbit Saturday to inspect the shuttle’s heat shield for any damage from Friday’s launch. NASA says the four-member crew used the shuttle’s robotic arm and an extension with cameras on the end […]
Bangladeshi Protesters Want ‘Allah’ Returned to Constitution
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
Islamic activists outside the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, have clashed with police in a protest about a recent constitutional amendment. The protesters called a general strike for Sunday, leaving business and schools across the South Asian nation closed. The activists want the words “absolute faith and trust in Allah” returned to the constitution. The Bangladesh government […]
Bangladeshi Protesters Want ‘Allah’ Returned to Constitution
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
Islamic activists outside the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, have clashed with police in a protest about a recent constitutional amendment. The protesters called a general strike for Sunday, leaving business and schools across the South Asian nation closed. The activists want the words “absolute faith and trust in Allah” returned to the constitution. The Bangladesh government […]
Obama, Congressional Leaders Meet Sunday on Debt Reduction
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
President Barack Obama will host congressional leaders at the White House Sunday for a pivotal debt reduction summit. The White House released a statement late Saturday saying if Republicans and Democrats fail to meet the fiscal challenge they will confirm the cynicism people have about politics in Washington. The Speaker of the U.S. House of […]
Obama, Congressional Leaders Meet Sunday on Debt Reduction
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
President Barack Obama will host congressional leaders at the White House Sunday for a pivotal debt reduction summit. The White House released a statement late Saturday saying if Republicans and Democrats fail to meet the fiscal challenge they will confirm the cynicism people have about politics in Washington. The Speaker of the U.S. House of […]
