Tens of thousands of Syrians have gathered in the capital, Damascus, to rally in support of embattled President Bashar al-Assad. Organizers said the demonstration Wednesday is also meant to thank China and Russia for supporting Syria, while the state-run SANA news agency said the participants stressed their rejection of foreign influence. China and Russia last […]
Thousands Rally in Support of Syria’s Assad
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
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Burmese Prison Release Includes Dozens of Political Prisoners
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition and human rights groups say the government released dozens of political prisoners Wednesday, including a popular comedian. Members of Burma’s opposition National League for Democracy said the organization has identified more than 100 political prisoners who were included in a mass amnesty covering thousands of criminals. Among those freed was comedian Zarganar , […]
Uganda Halts New Oil Deals Following Accusations of Bribery
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Lawmakers in Uganda have temporarily suspended the signing of all new oil deals until new regulatory laws are passed. Uganda’s parliament made the move Tuesday following allegations that bribes were given to several top Ugandan politicians in order to secure the purchase of some of the country’s oil assets. In particular, lawmakers withheld approval of […]
Bombings Kill 17 in Iraqi Capital
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say a series of bombings across the capital, Baghdad, has killed at least 23 people and wounded dozens more. Authorities said the deadliest attacks Wednesday were suicide bombings that killed 17 people outside a police station in central Baghdad and another in the city’s northern Hurriyah district. A separate blast in Hurriyah killed […]
Israel, Hamas to Swap Prisoners for Captured Soldier
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas say they have reached a deal to free an Israeli soldier held captive for five years in the Gaza Strip, in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the Egyptian-mediated agreement on Israeli television late Tuesday. His Cabinet later voted overwhelmingly to approve […]
Burmese Prison Release Includes Dozens of Political Prisoners
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition and human rights groups say the government released dozens of political prisoners Wednesday, including a famous monk and a popular comedian. Members of the opposition National League for Democracy said the organization has identified more than 100 political prisoners who were included in a mass amnesty covering thousands of criminals. NLD leader Aung […]
China Urges US to Resist Senate Currency Bill
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
China is warning about the consequences of a U.S. Senate bill passed Tuesday that could bring sanctions against China or any country found to be deliberately manipulating the value of its currency. China’s state television read a statement from Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu saying the bill is a protectionist measure that violates world trade […]
Vietnamese President in India for State Visit
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang is in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as part of a four-day state visit aimed at deepening trade and defense ties. The Vietnamese leader is expected to hold a series of high level talks, starting Wednesday, which include meetings with Prime minister Manmohan Singh and Indian President Pratibha Patil. Mr. […]
Bombings Kill 11 in Iraqi Capital
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say a series of bombings across the capital, Baghdad, has killed at least 17 people and wounded nearly 70 others. Authorities said the deadliest attacks Wednesday were suicide bombings that killed 11 people outside a police station in central Baghdad and another in the city’s northern Hurriyah district. A separate blast in Hurriyah […]
Underwater Volcano Threatens Canary Islands
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
An underwater volcanic eruption threatens one of the Canary Islands and led to the evacuation of some residents. Officials said Tuesday at least 500 people from the small coastal town of La Restinga on El Hierro island were relocated as a precaution. Experts said the initial underwater eruption was not visible and could not be […]
