Nigeria’s state security service says it has arrested more than 100 alleged members of a northern-based Islamic militant group, including some key leaders. Security officials did not name the group, but the Boko Haram group has claimed responsibility for deadly violence in six northern states, including assassinations and attacks on police stations. The attacks include […]
Nigerian Police Arrest 100 Suspected Islamic Radicals
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Chavez Addresses Supporters in Venezuela
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 7:35 pm (UTC-5)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has addressed thousands of cheering supporters from the balcony of his presidential palace in Caracas, hours after returning home from Cuba, where he underwent cancer surgery. President Chavez discussed his health during the 30-minute speech Monday evening, telling the crowd he will win this “battle for life.” The president, who was […]
Israeli Defense Minister Halts Talks to Transfer Palestinian Bodies
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 7:30 pm (UTC-5)
Israel’s defense minister has halted talks with Palestinian officials concerning the transfer of the bodies of 84 Palestinian terrorists buried in Israel. Ehud Barak stopped the negotiations at the last minute Monday, saying the release of the Palestinian bodies could undermine efforts to free a captive Israeli soldier. That soldier, Gilad Shalit, was abducted by […]
2 Killed in Central Pakistan Protest
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
Two people were killed and at least 22 others injured late Monday when thousands of angry demonstrators protesting against power outages clashed with police in the northeastern Pakistani city of Mianwali. Local authorities say the incident occurred when some of the demonstrators pelted police with stones and attacked government buildings, shops and vehicles. Police responded […]
Americans Celebrate Independence with Parties, Fireworks
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
Americans are celebrating Independence Day Monday — the anniversary of the day 235 years ago that the country’s founding fathers formally declared independence from Britain. On the day known as the Fourth of July, U.S. citizens celebrate with parades, fireworks, picnics, ballgames and concerts. Fourth of July decorations feature the colors of the American flag […]
Afghan Militants Attack Pakistani Post
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 6:20 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials said Monday that dozens of Taliban militants entered northwest Pakistan from Afghanistan and attacked a military checkpoint. One soldier and at least two militants were killed in the attack. Villagers from Kitkot in the Pakistani tribal region of Bajaur, where the attack took place, said the militants launched the attack with mortar and […]
Chavez Returns to Venezuela After Cancer Surgery
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned home after cancer surgery in Cuba. Mr. Chavez returned to Venezuela in the early-morning hours on Monday, one day before the country celebrates the 200th anniversary of its independence from Spain. Mr. Chavez announced in a televised speech Thursday that he underwent surgery in Cuba to remove a tumor […]
Bashir to Attend South Sudan Independence Celebrations
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 5:55 pm (UTC-5)
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir plans to attend the independence ceremony for south Sudan Saturday, despite ongoing tension and fighting between the two Sudans. The official SUNA news agency reports southern President Salva Kiir invited Mr. Bashir to the celebration during a meeting in Ethiopia. The report said Mr. Bashir is ready to attend. South Sudan’s […]
North Korea Holds Massive Anti-South Rally
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
A massive rally took place in North Korea’s capital Pyongyang Monday protesting what the communist country calls continued “provocations” by South Korea. The state-run Korean Central Broadcasting Station said more than 100,000 citizens and soldiers took part in the rally led by senior party and military officials. North Korea’s official media reported that a statement […]
Riots in Egypt After Release of Policemen Accused of Protest Killings
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Egyptians have attacked a courthouse in Cairo after a judge ordered the release on bail of 10 policemen charged with killing protesters during the uprising that forced President Hosni Mubarak from power earlier this year. Police officials said Monday that family members of the victims attacked the courthouse and later blocked a major […]
