U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States is looking to Pakistan to “take strong steps” to deny Afghan insurgents safe havens and encourage the Taliban to enter peace talks after 10 years of fighting. Clinton spoke Friday in Islamabad alongside Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar. The top U.S. diplomat said Pakistan […]
Clinton Intensifies Pressure on Pakistan to Tackle Insurgents
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
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Libya’s NTC Delays Gadhafi’s Burial
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Libyan provisional government officials have delayed plans to bury former leader Moammar Gadhafi on Friday, a day after he was killed as fighters stormed his hometown of Sirte. Officials initially said Gadhafi would be buried Friday at a secret location. However, news organizations quote National Transitional Council members who say his burial could be delayed […]
European Stocks Higher in Midday Trading
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
European stock prices are higher in midday trading Friday. London’s Financial Times index, the DAX index in Frankfurt and the CAC-40 in Paris are all up nearly one percent. In New York, the S&P futures contract is up more than seven points, indicating a higher opening. Tokyo’s Nikkei index lost a fraction of a percent […]
Uncertainty Over Burial of Libya’s Gadhafi
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Libyan provisional government officials have delayed plans to bury former leader Moammar Gadhafi on Friday, a day after he was killed as fighters stormed his hometown of Sirte. Officials initially said Gadhafi would be laid to rest Friday at a secret location. However, news organizations quote National Transitional Council members who say his burial could […]
Burmese Vice President Vows to Resolve Dam Dispute with China
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s vice president has vowed to cooperate with China on solving the dispute over its halting of the construction of a $3.6 billion Chinese-backed dam in northern Burma. Vice President Tin Aung Myint Oo made the comments Thursday during a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on the sidelines of the China-ASEAN meeting in southern […]
Inspired by Libyan Developments, Syrians Rally in Flashpoint City
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
Opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad rallied in the flashpoint city of Homs on Friday, expressing inspiration from the movement that brought the demise of Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi. Activists say protesters chanted slogans in support of Libya’s transitional forces as they renewed calls for Mr. Assad’s departure. They say security forces opened fire and killed […]
Asia Markets Mostly Lower
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
Major Asian markets closed mostly lower Friday. Tokyo’s Nikkei index lost a fraction of a percent to finish at 8,677. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index gained just one quarter of one percent to finish the day’s trading at 18,025. Share prices were lower in Manila, Shanghai, Sydney, Mumbai, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Wellington, but higher […]
Kenya Arrests Two Doctors with Suspected Ties to al-Shabab
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Kenyan police have arrested two doctors with suspected ties to the Somali insurgent group al-Shabab, while the Kenyan military continues its cross-border hunt for members of al-Shabab in southern Somalia. Police said Friday the two doctors were detained in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. They are due to appear in court Friday on terror-related charges. A […]
Turkey Says Strikes Against PKK are Mainly in Turkey
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
The Turkish military says this week’s massive air and ground operations against Kurdish militants are mainly taking place on the Turkish side of the border with Iraq. But in a statement posted on its website, the military said some operations are taking place in “a few” areas of northern Iraq. Turkey launched the offensive against […]
Clinton Continues Talks with Pakistani Officials
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Pakistan to deny safe havens to insurgents and to encourage the Taliban in Afghanistan to enter peace talks after 10 years of fighting. She spoke Friday in Islamabad during a news conference with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar. Khar admitted Pakistan could do a better job […]
