Activists say Syrian troops cracked down against government opponents in the tense flashpoint city of Homs again on Monday after at least 31 people were killed in clashes across the country on Sunday. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 14 of those killed Sunday were civilians, including seven people shot dead by government […]
Syrian Troops Crack Down in Flashpoint City
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
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Burma, China Agree to Settle Dispute Over Irrawaddy Dam
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
Burma told China Monday it is prepared to “properly settle” a disagreement over Burma’s suspension of work on a Chinese-backed hydro-electric dam. Chinese state media also quoted Burmese Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin as saying during a visit to Beijing that his country hopes to increase cooperation with China on matters of mutual benefit. The […]
UN Says Detainees Tortured in Afghan Jails
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations says detainees in Afghan jails have been tortured, but that this mistreatment is not a result of government policy. In a report released Monday, the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said it found almost half of the 273 conflict-related detainees interviewed had experienced torture, as defined under international law. UNAMA surveyed prisoners […]
Nobel Economics Prize Goes to 2 Americans
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Americans Thomas Sargent and Christopher Sims have been awarded the 2011 Nobel economics prize for research on the relationship between government policy decisions and the economy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the prize Monday to the two American professors “for their empirical research on cause and effect in the macroeconomy.” The prize committee […]
Diplomats: Burmese Prisoner Release May be Imminent
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Diplomats inside and outside Burma say the new Burmese government may be preparing to start releasing political prisoners jailed by the country’s former military junta. No details have been provided. But a Norwegian Foreign Affairs official and Burmese authorities were quoted Monday as saying a prisoner release would take place within days. The French news […]
Somali Gov’t, AU Forces Attack Militants in Mogadishu
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Heavy fighting has erupted in Somalia’s capital, as pro-government forces try oust militant group al-Shabab from its last strongholds in the city. Residents of northern Mogadishu reported hearing explosions and gunfire Monday as Somali government and African Union soldiers advanced on al-Shabab positions. The offensive comes several days after al-Shabab suicide bombers killed at least […]
Nobel Economics Prize Goes To Two Americans
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 7:50 am (UTC-5)
Americans Thomas Sargent and Christopher Sims have been awarded the 2011 Nobel economics prize for research on the relationship between government policy decisions and the economy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the prize Monday to the two American professors “for their empirical research on cause and effect in the macroeconomy.” The prize committee […]
Cross-Border Raid Sparks Deadly Clash in NW Pakistan
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say militants from neighboring Afghanistan attacked a security post in the country’s northwest, sparking a deadly clash. The attack took place late Sunday in the Karakar area of Pakistan’s Upper Dir tribal region. Pakistani officials say the militants fired on Pakistani security forces, triggering a clash that killed at least 15 militants and […]
Former Cape Verde Leader Wins Africa Leadership Prize
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Cape Verde’s former president, Pedro Pires, has won a $5 million prize for good governance in Africa. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation named Mr. Pires the winner of its 2011 prize Monday at a news conference in London. Mr. Pires is the first winner of the award since 2008 because the previous two years, the prize […]
EU Adds to Sanctions Against Iran
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
The European Union has expanded sanctions against Iran because of what the EU says are continued human rights abuses. The EU on Monday added 29 people in Iran to the European bloc’s list of those subject to asset freezes and travel bans. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said the sanctions were added to address Iran’s […]
