The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for abducting about 25 boys who had mistakenly crossed into neighboring Afghanistan. A spokesman for the Tehrik-i-Taliban said Saturday his group had kidnapped the boys because they were from areas that have sided with Islamabad in the fight against militants. He added that the group’s leadership will decide on […]
Pakistani Taliban Claims Kidnapping 25 Boys in Afghanistan
Posted September 3rd, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
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Obama Urges Congress to Extend Transportation Bill
Posted September 3rd, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is urging Congress to pass an extension of the transportation bill to prevent nearly 1 million workers from losing their jobs. During his weekly address Saturday, President Obama says if Congress does not act by the end September, funding for road and bridge projects will end, costing workers their jobs. Congress […]
Documents Offer New Details of Western, Libyan Spy Ties
Posted September 3rd, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
Documents uncovered in Libya reportedly show just how close the cooperation was between Western intelligence agencies and the Gadhafi government, especially with the rendition of terror suspects. Human Rights Watch researchers uncovered the documents Friday while touring an abandoned office in Tripoli. The office apparently was used by Libya’s former spy chief and close Gadhafi […]
Tropical Storm Lee to Hit Louisiana Saturday
Posted September 3rd, 2011 at 3:56 am (UTC-5)
Rain bands from Tropical Storm Lee are hitting Louisiana’s gulf coast as the storm moves closer to the state. The National Hurricane Center says Lee could dump 50 centimeters of rain over southern parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama through Sunday. It says the center of the storm is expected to reach the Louisiana coast […]
Typhoon Talas Hits Western Japan
Posted September 3rd, 2011 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
Japanese officials say Typhoon Talas has slammed into western Japan, bringing heavy rains and fierce winds. Authorities say at least one person has died and five others are missing from the effects of the storm. Officials say more than a dozen people have been injured. Talas made landfall Saturday on the island of Shikoku and […]
Ban ‘Sincerely Hopes’ Israel, Turkey Improve Relations
Posted September 3rd, 2011 at 1:55 am (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he sincerely hopes Israel and Turkey will improve their relationship, following Ankara’s decision to expel Israel’s ambassador and suspend all military agreements. Mr. Ban told reporters Saturday that both countries are very important to the region, and to the Middle East peace process. Turkey downgraded diplomatic ties with Israel […]
Ban ‘Sincerely Hopes’ Israel, Turkey Improve Relations
Posted September 3rd, 2011 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he sincerely hopes Israel and Turkey will improve their relationship, following Ankara’s decision to expel Israel’s ambassador and suspend all military agreements. Mr. Ban told reporters Saturday that both countries are very important to the region, and to the Middle East peace process. Turkey’s downgraded diplomatic ties with Israel […]
Chile Air Force Plane Crashes
Posted September 3rd, 2011 at 1:15 am (UTC-5)
Authorities in Chile say a Chilean air force plane with 21 people on board, including a popular TV host, is presumed to have crashed near a remote Chilean Island. Media sources says debris from the plane was found Friday near the Juan Fernandez islands, where the plane was heading when it disappeared. The Associated Press […]
