Russia’s long-serving finance minister says he will not serve in a new government if President Dmitry Medvedev becomes prime minister and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wins the presidency next year. Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin told reporters in Washington late Saturday that he has fundamental differences with the current president. He said the point was not […]
Russia’s Finance Minister to Quit if Medvedev Becomes PM
Plane Crashes in Nepal, Kills All 19 On Board
Aviation officials in Nepal say a plane carrying tourists to view Mount Everest has crashed, killing all 19 people on board. Authorities say one passenger initially survived the crash Sunday, but died later in a hospital. Officials say the plane crashed in heavy fog, a few kilometers south of Katmandu. Aviation authorities say the Buddha […]
Plane Crashes in Nepal, Kills All 19 On Board
Aviation officials in Nepal say a plane carrying tourists to view Mount Everest has crashed, killing all 19 people on board. Authorities say one passenger initially survived the crash Sunday, but died later in a hospital. Officials say the plane crashed in heavy fog, a few kilometers south of Katmandu. Aviation authorities say the Buddha […]
Nyad Resumes Epic Swim from Cuba to US
U.S. endurance swimmer Diana Nyad resumed her swim from Havana, Cuba to the Florida Keys early Sunday after getting medical attention. Late Saturday, Nyad was treated by doctors aboard a support vessel after being stung a second time by Man o’ War jellyfish. The 62-year-old swimmer began her journey Friday evening from Havana’s Hemingway Marina. […]
Pakistan PM: US in ‘Disarray’ in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s prime minister says U.S. allegations Pakistan is helping Afghan insurgents are indicative of the “confusion and policy disarray” within the U.S. establishment on the way forward in Afghanistan. Yousuf Raza Gilani said late Saturday Washington’s recent “propaganda blitz” against Pakistan was “most unfortunate,” ignoring the achievements and sacrifices of the Pakistani people. The two […]
14 Killed in Philippines Clash
Philippine authorities say suspected Muslim militants and government troops clashed in the southern Philippines Sunday in a battle that killed 12 insurgents and two marines. Associated Press reports that marine commander Colonel Romeo Tanalgo says gunmen attacked marines before dawn as they guarded a school construction site in Talipao township in Sulu province. He said […]
President Obama Urges Black Support for Jobs Program
U.S. President Barack Obama is trying to shore up his support among blacks, telling them to stop complaining and stay with him as he pushes for more jobs and opportunities for American workers. Mr. Obama spoke Saturday at the annual awards dinner of the Congressional Black Caucus, saying he needs their help to accomplish his […]
NEPAL PLANE CRASH
Aviation officials in Nepal say a plane carrying tourists to view Mount Everest has crashed, killing at least 18 people. Authorities say the plane crashed in heavy fog Sunday near Katmandu. Officials say the Beech aircraft belonging to Buddha Air was carrying 16 foreign passengers and a crew of three.