Japanese residents are bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Talas, a major storm expected to bring extended periods of rain and strong winds to many parts of the country. The Japan Meteorological Society said Friday that the large, slow-moving storm is expected to cross over the western and central parts of Japan on Friday and […]
Typhoon Talas to Make Landfall in Japan
Posted September 2nd, 2011 at 1:20 am (UTC-5)
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Louisiana Under State of Emergency as New Atlantic Storm Threatens US Gulf Coast
Posted September 2nd, 2011 at 1:00 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. state of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency as a powerful storm approaches from the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression is located about 365 kilometers southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River, with maximum winds of 55 kilometers an hour. Forecasters expect it to evolve […]
South Korean Police Disperse Protesters at Navy Base Construction Site
Posted September 2nd, 2011 at 12:50 am (UTC-5)
South Korea has resumed construction of a controversial naval base that has been the site of violent protests in recent weeks. Riot police early Friday ordered the eviction of nearly 100 protesters who were occupying the site, which is located in a small village on the southern island of Jeju. Police arrested 35 people following […]
Two Journalists Found Murdered in Mexico City
Posted September 2nd, 2011 at 12:10 am (UTC-5)
Mexican authorities say two female journalists were found murdered south of Mexico City Thursday. They say the women’s bodies were found in a park in Iztapalapa south of the capital. One victim is Ana Maria Marcela Yarce Viveros, founder of investigative magazine Contralinea. The second, is Rocio Gonzalez, who used to work for broadcaster Televisa. […]
Australian PM Not Considering Stepping Down
Posted September 2nd, 2011 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she is not stepping down and will not reshuffle her cabinet, despite media reports that some in her government are questioning her future. Ms. Gillard told Australian radio on Friday that she is “not going anywhere,” saying she is the best person to lead the nation. Her comments came […]
New Japan PM Announces New Cabinet
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 11:10 pm (UTC-5)
Japan’s newly-appointed prime minister has announced a new government aimed at guiding the country through a fragile post-earthquake recovery and a shaky economy. Yoshihiko Noda on Friday named Jun Azumi, a news reporter turned parliamentary affairs chief of the country’s ruling Democratic party, as his new finance minister. Koichiro Gemba, the outgoing national strategy minister, […]
Oil Companies Evacuate Gulf Workers Under Storm Threat
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 9:00 pm (UTC-5)
Oil companies are evacuating workers in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of what U.S. forecasters say could become a powerful storm. The National Hurricane Center says a low pressure system over the Gulf could develop into a tropical cyclone in the next two days. The governor of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency, saying […]
Libya’s Gadhafi Vows Fight as World Backs New Leaders
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 9:00 pm (UTC-5)
Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has urged his remaining fighters to prepare for a long insurgency as the country’s new interim rulers met world leaders who pledged $15 billion in financial and humanitarian support to the embattled nation’s provisional government. In an audio message played on Arabic television news channels Thursday, Mr. Gadhafi said his […]
Belarus President Pardons 4 Political Prisoners
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 8:30 pm (UTC-5)
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned four political activists who took part in mass post-election protests last December. The president’s press service said Thursday that Mr. Lukashenko pardoned four people who asked for clemency. Bulgaria’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Mr. Lukashenko has promised to release all political prisoners within a month and a half. […]
African Union Encouraged By Libyan Council Promises
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
Officials from the African Union say the organization is not yet ready to recognize Libya’s transitional council but that they are encouraged by promises the council has made. A.U. officials say the National Transitional Council has given assurances to the African Union that it will protect African workers in Libya. The officials say that because […]
