Police say at least 49 people have been killed in political and ethnic violence in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi in the last three days. Gunmen opened fire on buses Thursday, with more than 22 people killed in the latest unrest throughout the city. Police blame clashes between rival political groups in Sindh province, […]
At Least 49 Killed in Pakistani City of Karachi
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Yemen’s Injured President Gives First Video Address
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh delivered his first video address on Thursday since traveling to Saudi Arabia to be treated for injuries from a June attack on his palace compound. During the recorded address, Mr. Saleh said he suffers from burns and had undergone more than eight operations in the neighboring kingdom. Television video showed […]
South Sudan Has Oil Reserves, Big Problems
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
The new Republic of South Sudan enters the world with great economic potential but faces huge challenges in its quest for peace and prosperity. The country possesses large oil reserves that made the former unified Sudan the third-largest producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Its population – estimated at between 8 and 13 million – is strongly […]
Syrian Rights Activists Say Hundreds Flee Hama
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 1:50 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian human rights activists say hundreds of people are fleeing the central city of Hama for fear of a military crackdown by security forces. A Syrian activist monitoring developments in Hama told VOA in a telephone interview that dozens of families left the city Thursday. She said military forces have surrounded the city with tanks, […]
Amnesty Backs Ban on Anti-Maoist Militias in Indian State
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
Amnesty International is urging authorities in India’s Chhattisgarh state to immediately comply with a Supreme Court decision to disband and disarm anti-Maoist militias. The rights group said Thursday the court’s ruling this week banning government-backed civil militias in the eastern state is a landmark step in protecting indigenous and other local communities from ongoing human […]
Obama Cites Progress on Debt Talks, But No Deal
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and key lawmakers have failed to bridge deep divides over how to slash the nation’s debt and avoid a possible default. Mr. Obama told reporters at the White House Thursday a meeting with Congressional leaders was “very constructive” but that the sides had yet to reach an agreement to raise the […]
Former Nepalese King Criticizes Lack of Progress on Constitution
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
Nepal’s former king has chided the country’s lawmakers for failing to come up with a constitution and stable government in the years since the monarchy was abolished. Gyanendra Shah told reporters Thursday that he does not understand why there has not been more progress since he gave up his crown in a peaceful transition in […]
Tabloid Behind Phone-Hacking Scandal to Shut Down
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
The News International company says it is shutting down the British tabloid newspaper News of the World, following a widespread phone-hacking scandal in which victims range from celebrities to murder victims. Thursday’s announcement came from James Murdoch, who heads the newspaper’s European operations. He said the 168-year-old newspaper will publish its final edition on Sunday. […]
Ivory Coast Names Former Rebel Chief as Army Leader
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
The Ivory Coast government has named a former rebel leader as head of the country’s armed forces. The defense ministry named General Soumaila Bakayoko to the post in a statement Thursday. Bakayoko led the rebel forces that helped bring President Alassane Ouattara to power in April. He will replace General Philippe Mangou, who led the […]
At Least 39 Killed in Pakistani City of Karachi
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
Police say at least 39 people have been killed in political and ethnic violence in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi in the last three days. Gunmen opened fire on buses Thursday in the latest unrest. Police blame clashes between rival political groups in Sindh province, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Awami National […]
