U.S. police say a man in Michigan suspected of killing seven people, including his daughter and another child, committed suicide late Thursday after taking three other people hostage. Police in the city of Grand Rapids say 34-year-old Rodrick Shonte Dantzler went on a shooting rampage earlier in the day, killing four people at one home […]
Suspected Gunman in Deadly Michigan Shooting Spree Takes Own Life
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 2:35 am (UTC-5)
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Nigeria’s President Swears In Principal Advisers
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 1:30 am (UTC-5)
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has sworn in 13 advisers, including new appointees for energy and media. The ceremony took place Thursday in the capital, Abuja. Abubakar Sambo, the head of Nigeria’s Energy Commission, becomes Mr. Jonathan’s his special adviser on energy. Reuben Abati, an official of Nigeria’s Guardian newspapers, is Mr. Jonathan’s special adviser on […]
Suspect in Malaysian Hostage Drama Dies
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 12:40 am (UTC-5)
The man who took 30 Malaysian pre-school children and their teachers hostage Thursday has died after being shot by police. The 40-year-old man was shot by a police sniper hours after he barged into the pre-school in southern Jolor state wielding a hammer and a machete. Police stormed the building after failing to convince the […]
North Sudan Army Demobilzes Southern Members
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 12:20 am (UTC-5)
The army of north Sudan has demobilized 15,000 southerners ahead of the south’s declaration of independence on Saturday. A dismissal ceremony took place in Khartoum Thursday. The north and south are trying to disentangle themselves before the new Republic of South Sudan becomes a country, but the sides have yet to resolve issues on borders […]
US: Pakistan May Have Sanctioned Reporter’s Death
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 11:25 pm (UTC-5)
The top-ranking U.S. military officer said Thursday that elements within the Pakistani government apparently “sanctioned” the killing of a journalist in late May, but that he could not tie the death to the country’s intelligence service. Admiral Mike Mullen ((chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) said he has not seen anything to counter reports […]
US Prepares Air Pollution Clampdown
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 10:25 pm (UTC-5)
Some U.S. states and power companies will soon have to start paying more to clean up pollutants spewed into the air by aging power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency Thursday announced a new rule that will require 27 states to work with power companies to reduce emissions by millions of tons a year starting in […]
Yemen’s Wounded President Appears on TV
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 9:55 pm (UTC-5)
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh appeared on television Thursday for the first time since traveling to Saudi Arabia where he is being treated for injuries from an attack on his palace compound last month. During a pre-recorded address, Mr. Saleh said he underwent more than eight “successful operations” at a hospital in the Saudi capital, […]
Human Rights Groups Ask Obama to Tighten Sanctions on Burma
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 9:30 pm (UTC-5)
A group of U.S.-based human rights organizations say they want President Barack Obama to expand financial sanctions against Burma and do all he can to make sure they are effective. Officials with 22 groups said in a letter sent to the president Thursday that the Burmese government has rejected steps towards genuine democracy, including failing […]
Syria Condemns US Ambassador Visit to Hama
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
Syria has condemned a visit by United States Ambassador Robert Ford to the key opposition city of Hama, accusing the U.S. of attempting to incite anti-government sentiment ahead of more protests planned for Friday. The Syrian foreign ministry said Thursday that Ford’s presence in Hama without prior permission constitutes “clear evidence” of a U.S. attempt […]
Cuba Sets Appeal Hearing for Jailed American
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 8:30 pm (UTC-5)
Cuba’s top court will consider an appeal from the American contractor imprisoned for crimes against the communist state. Cuban state media Thursday announced the country’s Supreme Court will consider Alan Gross’s appeal on July 22. The report said U.S. officials and Gross’s lawyers had been notified of the court date. Gross is serving a 15-year […]
