Activists and witnesses say Syrian security forces shot and killed at least 19 people across the country on Friday during anti-government protests. The reports say protesters were killed in at least six Syrian cities, including Hama, Homs and Aleppo, as well as the suburbs of Damascus. Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have intensified […]
Clinton Urges Further Sanctions as Syrian Violence Continues
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 1:10 am (UTC-5)
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Five Somalia Pirates Sentenced in the Netherlands
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 12:15 am (UTC-5)
A Dutch court has sentenced five Somali men to up to seven years in prison on piracy charges. A judge in the Netherlands imposed the sentences on Friday. The suspects are all in their twenties. Two of them hijacked the South African yacht Choizil off the coast of Tanzania in November. Authorities say two people […]
Without Castro, Cuba Celebrates Communist Revolutionary’s 85th Birthday
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 12:15 am (UTC-5)
Cuba is celebrating the 85th birthday of former President Fidel Castro with a gala concert dubbed the “Serenade to Fidelity.” Twenty-two musicians from across Latin America, including Grammy-winning Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, performed Friday night on the eve of Mr. Castro’s birthday. Cuban Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura and other politicians were in attendance […]
Italy Approves Cuts to Balance Budget by 2013
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Italy’s government has approved sharp budget cuts demanded by the European Central Bank despite regional opposition to the move. Italian officials said Friday the austerity measures include $28 billion in cuts next year and $35 billion in 2013. Regional leaders say the plan will hurt the poor. The package aims to balance Italy’s budget by […]
