The technology company Apple says it has sold 4 million of its new iPhone 4s smartphones in just three days. Apple executives say that is the “most ever” for a phone. The new phone attracted considerable press coverage and boasts an improved camera, voice recognition, and other features. While the iPhone is selling strongly, the […]
Apple Says it Sold 4 Million Phones in 3 Days
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
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Al-Shabab Threatens to Retaliate for Kenya Incursion
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Somali militant group al-Shabab is threatening attacks against Kenya unless the Kenyan government pulls its troops from Somali territory. Kenyan soldiers and armored vehicles entered southern Somalia over the weekend in what the government called a “pursuit” operation against al-Shabab, which Kenya blames for a series of kidnappings near the Kenya-Somali border. Speaking to reporters […]
European Markets Up at Midday
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. stocks fell in early trading Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the NASDAQ composite index are both down six-tenths of one percent, while the S&P 500 index is off seven-tenths of a percent. European stocks are lower in afternoon trading. London’s Financial Times 100 index is off two-tenths of one percent. The CAC-40 […]
5 Troops Killed in Syria Clashes
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say clashes between security forces and gunmen believed to be army defectors have killed five government troops. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Monday the fighting occurred near a town in Homs province. Clashes between government troops and suspected army defectors have been increasing in the province, as the authorities press […]
Europe Facing Crucial Week in Debt Crisis
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
Europe is facing a crucial week in solving its two-year debt crisis, before its leaders head to a summit in Brussels on Sunday. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou declared Monday that it is the “most critical week” for his debt-ridden country and the other 16 nations on the continent that use the euro currency. He […]
Obama Bus Tour to Campaign for Jobs Proposals
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 9:15 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama begins a bus tour of two southern states on Monday, hoping to rally public support for his calls on Congress to pass his recent proposal for creating jobs. Mr. Obama’s first stop is Asheville, North Carolina. He is expected to spend the next three days touring North Carolina and Virginia, two […]
Jordan’s Prime Minister Resigns
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Jordanian government officials say the prime minister has resigned. Officials said Monday that King Abdullah plans to ask Awn al-Khasawneh, a judge in the International Court of Justice, to succeed Marouf al-Bakhit as prime minister and form a new Cabinet. The change comes a day after a majority of parliament members called on the king […]
Strike-Hit Indian Automaker Resumes Some Production
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
India’s largest automaker has resumed limited production at its plant in the north, which had been shut by labor disputes. Maruti Suzuki on Monday said it hopes to begin talks with workers to end strikes that have cost more than $330 million in lost production at its Manesar plant in the state of Haryana. Maruti’s […]
Liberia’s President Faces Runoff Vote
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Liberia’s president says she is ready for a run-off vote, after falling short of the majority needed to win last week’s presidential election outright. With nearly all the ballots counted, Liberia’s National Elections Commission said Monday that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has garnered 44 percent of the vote. Her top rival, former Justice Minister Winston […]
Activists: Chinese Police Arrest 7 Near Buddhist Protest Site
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Tibetan activists say Chinese police arrested seven Tibetans Sunday near a monastery in Sichuan province where a monk set himself on fire a day earlier to protest Chinese rule. The Tibet Express publication says the arrests occurred as protesters shouted slogans demanding greater freedom for Tibet and the unconditional return of the Dalai Lama, who […]
