Libya’s rebel National Transitional Council says it is moving its political leadership to the capital, Tripoli, from its eastern stronghold city of Benghazi. Council official Ali Tarhouni, in charge of financial matters, on Thursday declared “the beginning and assumption of the executive committee’s work in Tripoli.” The announcement came as embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi […]
12 Dead in Attacks In Northern Nigeria
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 6:25 pm (UTC-5)
Authorities in Nigeria say suspected members of a radical Islamist group have attacked a police station and two banks in the country’s northeast, killing at least 12 people. Officials say the attackers stormed into the town of Gombi Thursday, first bombing the police station and then raiding branches of First Bank and Union Bank. Police […]
US Charges Oregon Man in Mosque Burning
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. man accused of setting fire to a mosque in Oregon has been charged with committing a hate crime. In the indictment Thursday, the Justice Department says Cody Crawford took action to intentionally damage, deface, and destroy religious property. Authorities allege Crawford set fire to the Oregon mosque in November 2010 because of the […]
Turkish FM to Visit Kosovo, Bosnia
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is traveling to Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina this week to discuss regional issues and attend Ramadan feast celebrations. A statement issued by Turkey’s foreign ministry says Davutoglu will begin his tour with a stop in Kosovo’s capital Pristina Friday. He will meet with Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and Foreign Minister Enver […]
UN to Release $1.5 Billion for Libya
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations diplomats say the United States and South Africa have reached a deal to allow the release of $1.5 billion in Libya’s frozen assets for urgent humanitarian aid, including the purchase of fuel and the provision of social services. The assets, which were blocked under U.N. sanctions, would be released to the Transitional National […]
Eastern US Braces for Hurricane Irene
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
Eastern U.S. states are scrambling to prepare for a possible onslaught from a powerful hurricane heading toward the U.S. coast. Forecasters Thursday issued hurricane watches and warnings for much of the eastern coast from North Carolina through New Jersey, where the storm is expected to hit starting on Saturday. Authorities in some of the affected […]
Libya’s Gadhafi Urges Loyalists to Resist Tripoli Rebels
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has urged his supporters to rise up and defeat the rebels trying to oust him from power. In a short audio broadcast Thursday, he described his opponents as “rats” and denounced foreign countries for their involvement in the conflict. His speech came as fierce gunbattles between pro-Gadhafi forces and opposition fighters […]
Crude Oil Price Up Slightly
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
Here are the prices of some key commodities traded in New York on Thursday: Crude oil prices rose 14 cents to close at $85.30 a barrel. Coffee prices rose 2 cents to end at $2.75 per pound. Copper prices gained 8 cents to finish at $4.08 a pound. Cocoa futures dropped $72 to end the […]
US Study: Vaccines are Safe
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
An independent medical research group says its review of vaccine research shows the routine shots cause very few side effects and do not lead to Type 1 diabetes or autism. The Institute of Medicine said Thursday its panel of experts analyzed more than 1,000 medical studies from nearly two decades of research. The research is […]
Eastern US Braces for Hurricane Irene
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 4:25 pm (UTC-5)
Eastern U.S. states are scrambling to prepare for a possible onslaught from a powerful hurricane heading toward the U.S. coast. The governors of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey have declared states of emergency to free up resources ahead of Hurricane Irene. Forecasters issued a hurricane watch for much of the North Carolina coast […]
