At least 20 soldiers and civilians were killed in violence in Syria Saturday, following one of the deadliest days of the seven-month-old uprising against the government in Damascus. Activists said at least three people died when security forces shelled parts of the restive northern city of Homs. Arab sat channels broadcast videos showing troops loyal […]
Dalai Lama Blames China’s Repression For Monk Deaths
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
SOUND / VIDEO: APExpress 4 – 10/29/2011 3:33:00 AM – AP-APTN-0630: ++Japan Dalai Lama Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has blamed China’s leadership on the growing number of self-immolations among Buddhist monks in China. On his arrival in Japan Saturday, the Dalai Lama was asked about recent deaths of nine Tibetans, who set themselves […]
20 Troops, Civilians Killed in 3 Attacks in Afghanistan
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
Three terrorist attacks Saturday across Afghanistan killed at least 20 people and wounded scores of others. In the first incident, a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into a NATO convoy in the capital, Kabul, killing 17 people and wounding at least eight others. A NATO statement said five service members, eight civilian contractors and […]
US Official Delegation Ends Visit to China
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 3:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials have have completed a three-day visit to Beijing where they discussed global political and economic issues with their Chinese counterparts. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns led the U.S. delegation which met with China’s State Councilor Dai Bingguo, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and other senior Chinese officials between Thursday and Saturday. The U.S. […]
Bosnia, Serbia Target Associates of Gunman after US Embassy Shooting
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 3:00 pm (UTC-5)
Bosnian and Serbian police are working to track down associates of the gunman who opened fired on the U.S. embassy in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. Serbian police Saturday carried out raids in three towns in southwestern Serbia, all with large Muslim communities, arresting 17 people. Officials said they also confiscated mobile phones, computers and […]
U.S. Troops Among Dead in Kabul Attack
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber has attacked a convoy of foreign troops in the capital, Kabul, killing 13 NATO service members, three Afghan civilians, and a policeman. At least 12 of the dead are reported to be U.S. service members. Canada’s defense ministry has confirmed that one of the dead is Canadian. The […]
Fighting in Syria Kills at Least 20
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
At least 20 people have been killed in violence in Syria, following one of the deadliest days of the seven-month-old uprising against the Syrian government. Activists say at least three people died Saturday when security forces launched raids in the rebellious city of Homs. Witnesses say heavy shelling could be heard in the central district […]
U.S. Troops Among Dead in Kabul Attack
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber has attacked a convoy of foreign troops in the capital, Kabul, killing 13 NATO service members, three Afghan civilians, and a policeman. At least 12 of the dead are reported to be U.S. service members. Canadian news outlets say one of the service members was from Canada. A […]
ICC: Mercenaries Trying to Help Gadhafi’s Son Flee
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
The International Criminal Court says intermediaries have been in touch with a fugitive son of the late Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi, to discuss a possible surrender so he can face trial. ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo also said Saturday the court has learned that mercenaries are trying to help Seif al-Islam Gadhafi flee to an African […]
U.S. Troops Dead in Kabul Attack
Posted October 29th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber has attacked a convoy of foreign troops in the capital, Kabul, killing 13 American service members, three Afghan civilians, and a policeman. A Pentagon spokesman told VOA that details on the attack are still scarce, but the U.S. military is working with NATO’s international security force, known as […]
