Philippine President Benigno Aquino arrives Monday in the United States on a five-day visit to seek investments and promote his government’s anti-corruption efforts. Mr. Aquino plans to speak in New York Tuesday to the Open Government Partnership — an international initiative to promote greater transparency and accountability in government. He is also expected to attend […]
Philippines President to Highlight Corruption Fight During US Visit
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 11:30 pm (UTC-5)
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US Presses Pakistan for Action on Haqqani Network
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 11:20 pm (UTC-5)
The United States is pressing Pakistan to take action against the Haqqani militants the U.S. blames for an attack on the U.S. embassy in Kabul last week. U.S. officials say Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered the message in a meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar in New York on Sunday. Officials say […]
Chinese Satellite Launch Smooths Way for Space Station
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 11:15 pm (UTC-5)
China on Monday announced the successful launch of a communications satellite, a move that brings it closer to launching a test module for its own space station. The official Xinhua news agency said a Long March-3B rocket fired the satellite into space shortly after midnight from a launch site in Sichuan province. Xinhua said the […]
Heavy Fighting in Libya; NTC Government Delayed
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 10:20 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan revolutionary fighters met strong resistance Sunday in two of former leader Moammar Gadhafi’s remaining strongholds, as National Transitional Council leaders delayed announcing a new government. NTC volunteer fighters fled in chaos from the heavily fortified desert town of Bani Walid when pro-Gadhafi troops attacked their positions with mortars and sniper fire. Regular, trained provisional […]
UN Chief Meets with Burmese Minister
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 10:10 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations Secretary General has met with Burma’s Foreign Minister on the sidelines of the General Assembly meeting in New York. Ban Ki-moon told Wunna Maung Lwin Sunday that he recognized the significance of recent developments in the country but that the Burmese Government should step up its reform efforts. He also reiterated the […]
WHO: Low-Cost Solutions to Chronic Diseases
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 9:55 pm (UTC-5)
The World Health Organization says developing nations can prevent and treat millions of cases of cancer, diabetes, lung disease and heart disease for as little as $1.20 per person per year. The United Nations agency says in a new report that non-communicable diseases are the world’s top cause of death and that 80 percent of […]
4 NATO Troops, 10 Insurgents Killed in Afghanistan
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
NATO said Sunday that four of its service members died in separate attacks in southern Afghanistan, while a joint NATO-Afghan patrol killed more than 10 insurgents in a raid on a narcotics laboratory in southern Helmand province. NATO said roadside bombings killed three of its troops Sunday, while the fourth died in an insurgent attack […]
Greece to Hold Conference Call with EU, IMF
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 8:40 pm (UTC-5)
Greek officials are to hold a crucial conference call Monday with officials from the European Union and International Monetary Fund, who are demanding to know how Greece will reform its economy. Prime Minister George Papandreou canceled Sunday’s planned trip to the United Nations in New York to chair a Cabinet meeting ahead of Monday’s telephone […]
High-Stakes Diplomacy Seeks to Avert Palestinian UN Bid
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 7:45 pm (UTC-5)
Top diplomats from the United States and Europe have begun a last-ditch international push to avert a looming showdown at the United Nations over Palestinian statehood that could crush already dim Mideast peace prospects. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton held talks Sunday as part of an increasingly […]
UN Chief Meets with Burmese Minister
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 7:35 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations Secretary General has met with Burma’s Foreign Minister on the sidelines of the General Assembly meeting in New York. Mr. Ban Ki-moon told Wunna Maung Lwin Sunday that he recognized the significance of recent developments in the country but that the Burmese Government should step up its reform efforts. He also reiterated […]
