Top officials from two of the world’s largest economies are urging Europe to move now in order to stop the continent’s debt crisis from undermining the global economy. U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and China’s central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan delivered their warnings during speeches to leaders of the International Monetary Fund Saturday. Geithner called […]
IMF Stresses Coordinated Action To Tackle Global Financial Dangers
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 4:09 pm (UTC-5)
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American Hikers Freed by Iran Returning to U.S.
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 4:00 pm (UTC-5)
Two American hikers released by Iran earlier this week after spending more than two years in prison on spy charges will return to the United States Sunday. Iranian authorities released Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer on Wednesday on a $1 million bail payment. They initially traveled to Oman which played a role in their release […]
US, China Warn Europe Time for Financial Action is Now
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 2:39 pm (UTC-5)
Top financial officials from two of the world’s largest economies are urging Europe to move now in order to stop the continent’s debt crisis from undermining the global economy. U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and China’s central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan delivered their warnings during speeches to leaders of the International Monetary Fund Saturday. Geithner […]
Syrian Forces Kill 5 in Homs Region
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 2:10 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces killed at least five people in the central Homs region, in the latest government crackdown on dissent. Activists say the deaths occurred Saturday during an apparent government search operation in the flashpoint region. Meanwhile, a state media report says funerals were held on Saturday for six security force officers who were killed […]
American Hikers Freed by Iran Returning to U.S.
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
The American hikers who were freed by Iran after spending more than two years in prison will return to the U.S. on Sunday. A family spokeswoman says Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer will arrive in the U.S. Sunday afternoon. Iranian authorities released the two men on Wednesday on a $1 million bail payment. They initially […]
Pope Benedict Meets with Former German Chancellor Kohl
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 1:38 pm (UTC-5)
Pope Benedict has celebrated a mass in Erfurt, Germany, and met with former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in Freiburg, during a four-day state visit to his homeland. Some 30,000 people were estimated to have attended Saturday’s mass in Erfurt, shortly after security forces arrested a man who allegedly fired an air rifle near the crowd. […]
More Aid Coming to African Drought Victims
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
Starving refugees in the drought-stricken Horn of Africa could soon be getting more help. The World Bank Saturday said it is increasing aid to the region to $1.88 billion, which includes $500 million already allocated to relief efforts. World Bank President Robert Zoellick said the goal is to help victims of the current drought and […]
Syrian Government Supporters Mob French Envoy
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have hurled stones and eggs at France’s ambassador to the country. The attack against Eric Chevallier took place on Saturday as he was leaving a meeting with the Greek Orthodox patriarch in Damascus. Syria has been facing increased international pressure for its crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. On Monday, French […]
Libya’s Provisional Fighters Battle For Control of Gadhafi Strongholds
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s provisional government fighters are locked in an intense battle with well-armed loyalists to former leader Moammar Gadhafi for control of Mr. Gadhafi’s hometown of Sirte. National Transitional Council fighters have pushed into the town’s center where they are facing stiff resistance on Saturday from snipers and other pro-Gadhafi forces. The provisional fighters are also […]
Dalai Lama to Decide on Reincarnation at Age 90
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, says he will decide when he is about 90 years old whether he should be reincarnated, a Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In a statement Saturday, he said at “about 90” he will consult with the high lamas of Tibetan Buddhist traditions, the Tibetan public and other people who follow Tibetan […]
