Russia’s says a U.S. plan to deploy naval missile interceptors off the Spanish coast is “unacceptable” and “cannot fail to cause concern.” The U.S. plans to deploy four Aegis cruisers as part of NATO’s anti-ballistic missile defense system. Its goal is to protect European NATO states and the United States from long-range missile attacks from […]
Russia “Concerned” Over Naval Missile Interceptor Deployment Off Spanish Coast
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama Urges US Congress to Pass Jobs Bill
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is urging Congress to pass his $447 billion jobs proposal, saying it will boost economic growth and put people back to work. He told reporters at the White House Thursday that the American people need help and the economy needs a “jolt” right now. He says the economy is too fragile […]
World Stock Indexes Move Higher
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
World stock markets recorded sharp gains on Thursday. In the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up eight-tenths of a percent in midday trading. The S&P 500 is ahead one percent, while the NASDAQ is up 1.2 percent. European stocks closed markedly higher. London’s Financial Times index ended up 3.7 percent to close at […]
Afghans Protest on Eve of Invasion Anniversary
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Afghans protested in the streets of Kabul Thursday, calling for the immediate withdrawal of international forces from the country ahead of the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion. People gathered in the Afghan capital, carrying placards that condemned the invasion and blamed the United States and its allies for civilian deaths. During the […]
Obama: US Has Reservations Over Pakistan’s Extremist Links
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says the United States would not feel comfortable in a long-term relationship with Pakistan if Washington felt Islamabad was not mindful of U.S. interests. Mr. Obama told reporters in Washington Thursday that he is concerned by Pakistan’s military and intelligence community’s ties to “unsavory characters.” The president did not elaborate, but […]
Gadhafi Calls for Massive Libya Protests
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has called for Libyans to turn out by the “millions” in protest against the provisional government that unseated him. His call came in an audio message broadcast Thursday by the Syria-based Arrai television. Mr. Gadhafi also said rulers in developing nations who are now backing Libya’s National Transitional Council should […]
Europe Leaves Its Key Interest Rate Unchanged
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Europe’s central bank has decided to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged, even as the continent’s economy weakens. But its British counterpart has decided to pump more money into the economy in an effort to stave off a new recession. The European Central Bank said Thursday it considered lowering its key lending rate of 1.5 […]
Pakistani Doctor Involved in Bin Laden Raid Accused of Treason
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 12:30 pm (UTC-5)
A Pakistani doctor who allegedly helped the United States in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden is being accused of treason. A Pakistani commission said Thursday that the government should file conspiracy and high treason charges against Shakeel Afridi. Afridi is accused of running a fake vaccination campaign to help U.S. intelligence obtain DNA […]
Report: Grandson of N. Korean Leader Denied Hong Kong Study Visa
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 12:30 pm (UTC-5)
A leading Hong Kong newspaper says the grandson of North Korean leader Kim Jong IL has been denied a visa to study in the city. The English-language South China Morning Post said 16-year-old Kim Han-sol had been accepted by the international United World College in Hong Kong, but that his visa bid was rejected by […]
UN Raises Death Toll in Syrian Violence
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations has raised the death toll in Syria’s crackdown on dissent. The U.N. human rights office said Thursday that more than 2,900 people have died in the unrest, now in its seventh month. The U.N. put the death figures last month at 2,700. Meanwhile, the Syrian activists say fighting between government soldiers and […]
