Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says the country should reduce its reliance on nuclear power “as much as possible” in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. In his first policy speech to parliament Tuesday, Mr. Noda promised to restart dozens of nuclear plants across Japan that had been shut down for safety checks […]
Japanese PM Calls for Less Reliance on Nuclear Power
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
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China Wins Promise on Libya Contracts After Recognizing Rebels
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
China says representatives of Libya’s provisional government have promised to honor all existing agreements and treaties with China after Beijing formally recognized Libya’s National Transitional Council. The Chinese foreign ministry said the NTC has also encouraged China to participate in the reconstruction of Libya and promised to “push forward” the development of bilateral ties. China […]
Report: Two US Hikers to Be Freed from Iran
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S.-based NBC News says it has learned from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that two American men convicted of spying on his country will soon be released. NBC reports that Mr. Ahmadinejad said Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal will be freed on humanitarian grounds “in two days.” He made the comment during an interview conducted in […]
Reports: Insurgents Attack Embassy District in Kabul
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
A series of loud explosions and gunfire has rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday. VOA’s correspondent in Islamabad confirms that there have been multiple explosions, as well as gunfire, near the International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul. Media reports say the violence is centered in a central neighborhood of Kabul, near the […]
Post-Tropical Storm Katia Continues to Batter British Isles
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
The remains of Hurricane Katia blew ashore in much of Britain and Ireland Monday, bringing some of the worst weather in the region in 15 years. Forecasters are predicting more rain Tuesday with wind gusts of nearly 100 kilometers per hour. British officials say Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and northeastern England are among the regions […]
Explosions, Gunfire Rock Afghan Capital
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
A series of loud explosions and gunfire has rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday. The violence is centered in a central neighborhood of Kabul, near the city’s embassy district. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack, telling news agencies it is targeting a government building and the country’s intelligence service. There are […]
At Least Three Dead in School Bus Shooting in Pakistan
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say gunmen attacked a schoolbus in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least three children and the driver. Police say the militants opened fire on the school bus after unsuccesfully firing a rocket at it. There is no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which took place outside Peshawar, near the country’s […]
French FM Meets Chinese Officials Seeking Yuan Rise
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe met Tuesday with Chinese leaders in Beijing for talks that were expected to focus on Europe’s desire to see the Chinese currency appreciate more quickly. Juppe held morning talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and met in the afternoon with Premier Wen Jiabao. The talks were aimed at preparing […]
Syrian Activists Call for “Day of Rage” Against Russia
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 5:12 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists are calling for a “day of rage” Tuesday to protest what they see as Russian support for the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. On Monday, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev rejected calls from the United States and Western Europe for increased sanctions against Syria for its violent crackdown on protesters. Russian President […]
Frankfurt Auto Show Opens
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
The biannual Frankfurt Motor Show highlights the latest in small cars when it is unveiled to the media Tuesday – two days before German Chancellor Angela Merkel opens the auto show to the public. Automakers are unveiling their latest offerings amid the uncertainty of the economic climate of the eurozone and the United States. Fuel […]
