Five private relief groups are protesting the U.S. government’s failure to send food aid to North Korea, saying they don’t understand why the aid is being withheld. The five American NGOs said in a statement Tuesday the Obama administration has failed to act in spite of repeated warnings that a potentially catastrophic food crisis in […]
NGOs Protest Delays in US Food Aid to North Korea
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 12:39 am (UTC-5)
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Congressional Accord Avoids US Goverment Shutdown
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 12:09 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. Senate has approved legislation that would temporarily fund government operations and avert a shutdown when the current fiscal year ends on Friday. In a bipartisan vote , the Democratic-controlled Senate late Monday approved a stopgap spending measure, known as a “continuing resolution,” to keep the government operating through November 18. The approval came […]
Australia’s Military Drops Ban on Women in Combat Roles
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Australia says it is lifting all restrictions on women in the military, making it possible for them to participate in front-line infantry units and special forces. Defense Minister Stephen Smith said Tuesday that women’s participation in military units will be based solely on their ability to pass specific physical tests. He said the change will […]
