The European Commission has proposed changing European Union foreign aid programs to focus more on the world’s poorest nations. In a policy paper published Thursday, EU Development Commissioner Andris Pielbags says the 27-nation EU must adapt the way it fights poverty to make sure that every euro of aid reaches those who need it most. […]
European Commission Proposes Refocusing Foreign Aid on Poorest Nations
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
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US Considering New Sanctions Against Iran
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
The United States is promising to increase pressure on Iran following an alleged plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. In prepared testimony Thursday, Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen said the U.S. will continue to develop what he called “new and innovative ways” to crack down on Iran and its central bank, including possible new […]
New Record High For US Trade Deficit With China
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. trade deficit with China reached a record high in August. The gap between what China buys from U.S. companies and what Americans sell in the Chinese market was $29 billion in August. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department says the overall U.S. trade deficit with the world was nearly unchanged during the month. […]
Plane Carrying 32 Crashes in Papua New Guinea
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
A passenger plane with 32 people on board crashed Thursday in a remote northern area of the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea. There were early witness reports of four survivors. Aviation officials say the Airlines PNG twin propeller plane was flying from the mountain gateway city of Lae to coastal Madang when it […]
US Eyeing New Sanctions Against Iran
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
The United States is promising to increase pressure on Iran following an alleged foiled plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. In prepared testimony Thursday, Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen said the U.S. will continue to develop what he called “new and innovative ways” to crack down on Iran and its central bank, including with […]
Activists Say Clashes in Syria Kill At Least 13
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights activists say clashes between government security forces and armed men believed to be army defectors have killed at least 13 people across Syria. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says fighting near the Turkish border Thursday killed five people. Activists say witnesses reported explosions and heavy machine gun fire as government troops […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills Senior Haqqani Militant
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani intelligence officials say a U.S. drone strike in northwestern Pakistan has killed a senior member of the Haqqani network militant group. Thursday’s attack in North Waziristan reportedly killed Jalil Haqqani, a logistics coordinator for the al-Qaida-linked group. At least three other militants also were killed when the unmanned aircraft fired missiles at a compound […]
Berlusconi Warns Italy Faces ‘Catastrophe’ if Government Collapses
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has warned parliament against bringing down his government in a confidence vote set for Friday, saying such an outcome would be catastrophic for the country. In a speech to lawmakers Thursday, Mr. Berlusconi said there is no viable alternative to his center-right ruling coalition. He said the collapse of his […]
Turkey, Iraq Vow to Continue Fight Against Kurdish Rebels
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
Turkey’s foreign minister has called on Iraq to prevent Kurdish attacks on his country from Iraqi soil, as the two countries renewed their commitment to fight the rebels. Speaking Thursday at a joint news conference in Ankara with Iraq’s foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu welcomed Iraq’s willingness to eliminate the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, […]
Indian Villagers Demand Closure of Nuclear Plant
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Villagers living near a nuclear power plant in southern India have staged a protest to demand closure of the facility due to safety concerns. Local media reported the villagers blocked roads leading to the Kudankulam plant in Tamil Nadu state on Thursday. Fishermen joined the protest out of fear that wastewater from the plant will […]
