The U.S. State Department says it is “disappointing” that Bosnia-Herzegovina is starting its second year with no government. Last year’s election for a central parliament and three members of the federal presidency ended in a deadlock, with no one winning a majority in parliament. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Tuesday Bosnia’s neighbors are moving […]
US Disappointed Bosnia Starting 2nd Year With No Government
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 4:10 pm (UTC-5)
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Oil Price Falls
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 3:45 pm (UTC-5)
Here are the prices of some key commodities traded in New York on Tuesday: Crude oil prices slid $1.94 to end at $75.67 a barrel. Coffee futures rose more than 3 cents to close at $2.27 a pound. Copper prices dropped more than 4 cents to close at $3.09 a pound. Cocoa futures increased $17 […]
US Defense Chief Holds Talks on Egypt’s Regional Security
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and the head of Egypt’s ruling military council have discussed regional security issues, after recent cross-border attacks between Egypt and Israel sparked a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. Panetta and Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi held talks on the issue Tuesday during a meeting in Cairo that covered a wide […]
House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a short-term measure that funds the federal government through November 18. Lawmakers Tuesday approved the stopgap measure, known as a continuing resolution, by a margin of 352 to 66. The bill, which passed the Senate last week, now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature. The legislation […]
US: Quartet to Meet in Brussels to Discuss Reviving Mideast Peace Talks
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says the Quartet of Mideast peace mediators will meet Sunday in Brussels to discuss how to implement a new proposal for reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The U.S. State Department said Tuesday that U.S. special envoy David Hale will attend the Brussels meeting with representatives of other Quartet members including the European Union, […]
UN ‘Appalled’ By Somalia Suicide Blast
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
The international community is expressing outrage after a truck bomb in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, tore through a government compound, killing at least 70 people and wounding dozens more. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday he is “appalled” by what he called the “vicious” attack. He said it is “incomprehensible that innocents are being senselessly […]
Apple Unveils New iPhone
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
The technology company Apple has unveiled a highly anticipated new iPhone — this one with the ability to respond to spoken commands. Replacing founder Steve Jobs for the first time at a product launch, Apple CEO Tim Cook presented the iPhone 4S Tuesday at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. Cook said the new phone […]
Afghanistan, India Sign Comprehensive Partnership Deal
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at strengthening their countries’ ties. The agreement covers a wide range of issues, including security cooperation, trade and economic ties, and social and cultural exchanges. It is the first comprehensive pact the Afghan government has finalized with any […]
UN to Consider Resolution Targeting Syria
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
The U.N. Security Council may vote later Tuesday on a draft resolution condemning Syria’s brutal crackdown on anti-government activists. The European-drafted proposal threatens “targeted measures” against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government if it does not stop its deadly assault on pro-democracy demonstrators calling for his departure. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Tuesday the U.S. […]
Obama Criticizes Republican Rival Over Jobs Bill
Posted October 4th, 2011 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
Title: OBAMA 2nd UPD HEAD: Obama Criticizes Republican Rival Over Jobs Bill DATE: 10/04/11 NUMBER: 1453666 TYPE: CN )) U.S. President Barack Obama is calling on a leading Republican in the House of Representatives to bring a $447 billion jobs bill up for a vote in his chamber. The White House Tuesday released the president’s […]
