U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Oman, where she will thank Sultan Qaboos for his country’s help in securing the release of three American hikers who were held in Iran. Clinton arrived in the capital, Muscat, on Wednesday after visiting Libya. Her visit comes less than a month after Oman arranged for […]
Clinton Thanks Oman for Help Freeing US Hikers
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 11:05 pm (UTC-5)
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US Republican Candidate Cain Under Fire From Competitors
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 11:00 pm (UTC-5)
Republican presidential contender Herman Cain faced attacks on his tax reform plan from nearly all of his competitors at the party’s latest debate on Tuesday at a Las Vegas casino. The heated discussion Tuesday evening in Nevada highlights Cain’s recent rise as one of the leading candidates in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. […]
The Cost of Thailand Flood Growing
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 10:35 pm (UTC-5)
The financial cost of Thailand’s worst flooding in 50 years is growing, as waters have submerged many industrial centers, halting production and forcing workers and residents to flee. The floods caused by heavy rains since July have killed about 310 people in Thailand so far. Floods are expected to cut economic growth by about 1.5 […]
Taiwan Official Defends Possible Peace Treaty With China
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 10:00 pm (UTC-5)
Taiwan’s minister for relations with mainland China has dismissed criticism of a possible peace treaty to formally end a civil war that China and the island fought more than 60 years ago. Lai Shin-yuan, head of Taipei’s Mainland Affairs Council, said Tuesday that a treaty would ensure lasting peace and reinforce the island’s policy of […]
Obama Authorizes Federal Help for Puerto Rico Storm Victims
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says Puerto Rico is dealing with a “major disaster” after Tropical Storm Maria caused floods and landslides last month. The president Tuesday authorized federal funding to help Puerto Rico recover from damage caused by the storm. His statement says the money will be used to help individuals and business owners who […]
Taiwan Official Defends Possible Peace Treaty With China
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 9:15 pm (UTC-5)
Taiwan’s minister for relations with mainland China has dismissed criticism of a possible peace treaty to formally end a civil war that China and the island fought more than 60 years ago. Lai Shin-yuan, head of Taipei’s Mainland Affairs Council, said Tuesday that a treaty would ensure lasting peace and reinforce the island’s policy of […]
US Republican Candidate Cain Under Fire From Competitors
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
Republican presidential contender Herman Cain is facing attacks on his tax reform plan from nearly all of his competitors at the party’s latest debate at a Las Vegas casino. The heated discussion Tuesday evening in Nevada highlights Cain’s recent rise as one of the leading candidates in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Cain, […]
US Says It Would Put Missile Defense Guarantee for Russia ‘In Writing’
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
A senior U.S. official says the United States is prepared to “put it in writing” that a missile defense system for Europe will not target Russia. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control Ellen Tauscher told a Washington forum Tuesday that the United States must continue its efforts to cooperate with Russia on missile defense. She […]
HRW: India Should Repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch says Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should keep his promise and repeal the Armed Forces Special Power Act, despite the objections of the country’s army to even minor amendments. In a statement issued Tuesday, the New York-based group said there is broad recognition in India that the law should be abolished because […]
Yemeni Nobel Laureate Demands UN Action
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
A Yemeni Nobel laureate is demanding that the United Nations act to stop the bloodshed in her home country. Tawakkul Karman, who was one of the winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, led a demonstration Tuesday across from U.N. headquarters in New York City. Karman said she will not return home until the U.N. […]
