More jobless workers in the U.S. sought government financial assistance last week, the latest signal that the American economy is still struggling. The government said Thursday that 401,000 workers made initial claims for unemployment compensation, up 6,000 from the week before. Economists say that the weekly figure has to consistently fall to 375,000 or less […]
US Jobless Benefit Claims Edged Up Last Week
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
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Renewed Clashes Erupt in Yemeni Capital
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Clashes have erupted in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, between government forces and supporters of tribal leaders who oppose President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Witnesses said Thursday that the fighting began late Wednesday. The French news agency quotes witnesses who say the two sides exchanged machine gun and mortar fire. The clashes involve loyalists to General Ali […]
South Sudan: 22 Million Barrels of Oil Sold Since Independence
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
The new nation of South Sudan says it has sold 22 million barrels of crude oil for export since its split from the north three months ago. The country’s petroleum and mining ministry says the value of the exports totals more than $2.1 billion. A ministry statement says the oil is being transported to buyers […]
BBC To Cut 2,000 Jobs Over Next Five Years
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
The British Broadcasting Corporation has announced plans to cut 2,000 jobs over the next five years as part of the government’s efforts to reduce a record deficit. BBC Director General Mark Thompson told the staff Thursday the decision followed a nine-month consultation with staff on ways to save money. Thompson said the 20 percent budget […]
Afghans Protest on Eve of Invasion Anniversary
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Afghans protested in the streets of Kabul Thursday, calling for an immediate withdrawal of international forces from the country ahead of the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion. People gathered in the Afghan capital, carrying placards that condemned the invasion and blamed the United States and its allies for civilian deaths. During the […]
Vietnam Postpones Trial of Falun Gong Broadcasters Again
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 8:45 am (UTC-5)
A Vietnamese lawyer representing two members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement says authorities have postponed his clients’ trial on charges of illegally broadcasting into China. Defense attorney Tran Dinh Trien said the postponement — the second in six months — was announced Thursday in a Hanoi courtroom, after people had gathered for the trial. […]
Italy’s Northern League Says It Will Be “Complicated” For Government to Last Until Scheduled Elections
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
The leader of Italy’s powerful Northern League party, a key partner in Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s coalition, said Thursday it will be “complicated” for the government to last until the next scheduled elections in 2013 Umberto Bossi told reporters it would be objectively difficult for Mr. Berlusconi to continue governing until the 2013 elections. Berlusconi […]
Warship Saves Somali Fishermen Drifting At Sea
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
European Union forces have rescued five Somali fishermen who had been drifting in the Indian Ocean for more than a week. The EU’s anti-piracy task force says one of its aircraft spotted the fishermen’s broken-down boat Tuesday while making a patrol flight. It says the German warship FGS Koln then rescued the men and brought […]
Thai Death Toll at 244, as Rains, Flooding Wreak Havoc
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
The death toll from Thailand’s worst flooding in five decades has risen to 244, as torrential rains continue to pound large swaths of Southeast Asia. United Nations’ relief officials in the region say nearly 200 others have died in neighboring Cambodia and Vietnam. Authorities north of Bangkok evacuated 1,700 prisoners Thursday, after a wall of […]
Japan’s PM to Visit South Korea This Month
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is to visit Seoul this month for talks with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba announced plans for the meeting during a visit to Seoul Thursday. He said the two-day visit will begin on October 18. Mr. Noda and Gemba both took office in a Japanese […]
