U.S. President Barack Obama says there can be “no shortcut” to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, as French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposes a timetable of up to one year to solve the conflict. Both leaders took the podium at the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday. Palestinian leaders are preparing to submit their application for full U.N. membership […]
U.S., France Urge Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
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ICC Opens Hearing Against 3 Prominent Kenyans
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
The International Criminal Court has opened proceedings against three prominent Kenyans accused of organizing deadly post-election violence in their country. Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, Cabinet Secretary Francis Muthaura and former police chief Mohammed Hussein Ali are facing charges of crimes against humanity. Judges at The Hague must decide if there is enough evidence to […]
Greece Set to Impose More Austerity Measures
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
Greece says it will impose new austerity measures in an effort to convince its international creditors that it deserves another portion of last year’s bailout money to avoid a default next month. The Athens government said Wednesday it will increase the number of civil servants receiving only 60 percent of their normal salaries, cut pensions […]
Being Rich Pays Off for Wealthiest Americans
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 2:11 pm (UTC-5)
The stalled U.S. economy does not appear to be taking a toll on the richest Americans, who saw their combined wealth rise 12 percent over the past year. U.S. business magazine Forbes released its annual list of the 400 wealthiest Americans Wednesday, with Microsoft founder Bill Gates leading the way for the 18th straight year. […]
Turkey and Turkish Cypriots Sign Oil and Gas Exploration Deal
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 2:11 pm (UTC-5)
Turkish state media say Ankara and the Turkish Cypriots of breakaway northern Cyprus have signed an agreement to explore for oil and gas in the eastern Mediterranean. The reports say Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Dervis Eroglu, signed the deal Wednesday on the sidelines […]
SoKor President Urges Pyongyang to Join International Community
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 2:06 pm (UTC-5)
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak says he hopes for peace and prosperity in North Korea, and says that goal will be advanced as Pyongyang becomes “a responsible member of the international community.” Mr. Lee’s comments came Wednesday in an address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York. He said South Korea will lead international […]
Deadly Unrest in Syria, Turkey Suspends Talks
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have killed four more people in a continuing crackdown on dissent, while Turkey announced it is suspending talks with its neighbor because of the Syrian government’s violence against protesters. Activists say security forces and snipers killed the four civilians Wednesday in the central Homs region. Homs has been a flashpoint city in […]
Pressure Mounts at UN Ahead of Israeli, Palestinian Standoff Over Statehood
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
International pressure mounted Wednesday to head off a diplomatic clash at the United Nations, as Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas pushed ahead with a campaign for full U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state. U.S. President Barack Obama is pressing Israeli and Palestinian leaders to get both sides to return to peace talks. The president held talks […]
Thai Editor Facing Prison Disputes Royal Insult Charges
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 1:23 pm (UTC-5)
A prominent Thai editor facing a 20-year prison term on charges related to website criticism of Thailand’s monarchy says she did everything she could to keep her site free of comments seen by authorities as defaming the country’s revered king. Editor Chiranuch Premchiaporn testified in a criminal court Wednesday in Bangkok, saying she immediately blocked […]
U.S., France Urge Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 1:18 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says there can be “no shortcut” to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, as French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposes a timetable of up to one year to solve the conflict. Both leaders took the podium at the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday as Palestinian leaders prepared to submit their application for full U.N. membership […]
