Relief officials say at least 65 people have died in a wave of violence in northeast Nigeria after a series of bombings and shootings around the city of Damaturu. Armed gunmen rampaged through the town in Yobe state Friday night, bombing police stations, a bank, and several churches. Gunfire rang out through the night, and […]
Attacks in Nigeria Leave at Least 65 Dead
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
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Greek PM: Talks to Begin Soon on Coalition Government
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says talks will soon begin on forming a new coalition government that will secure continued bailout funds. Mr. Papandreou made his remarks hours after surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament. But Greek opposition leader Antonis Samaras responded by repeating his call for immediate elections and for Mr. Papandreou to resign. […]
Attacks in Nigeria Leave at Least 63 Dead
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
The Red Cross says at least 63 people have died in a wave of violence in northeast Nigeria after a series of bombings and shootings around the city of Damaturu. Armed gunmen rampaged through the town in Yobe state Friday night, bombing police stations, a bank, and several churches. Gunfire rang out through the night, […]
Greek PM: Talks to Begin Soon on Coalition Government
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says talks will soon begin on forming a new coalition government that will secure continued bailout funds. Mr. Papandreou made his remarks following a meeting Saturday with Greek President Carolos Papoulias, and hours after surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament. The prime minister won the vote after saying he was […]
Israel Begins Deportation of Gaza Flotilla Activists
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
The Israeli government has started deportation procedures for a group of pro-Palestinian activists who tried to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Authorities said several activists and journalists who had been on the boats were flying home Saturday. More than 20 other people still are being processed. Israeli forces intercepted the activists’ two ships in international […]
Attacks in Nigeria Leave at Least 63 Dead
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
The Red Cross says at least 63 people have died in a wave of violence in northeast Nigeria after a series of bombings and shootings around the city of Damaturu. Armed gunmen rampaged through the town Friday night, bombing police stations, a bank, and several churches. Gunfire rang out through the night, and in the […]
Greek PM: Talks to Begin Soon on Coalition Government
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says talks will soon begin on forming a new coalition government that will secure continued bailout funds. Mr. Papandreou made his remarks following a meeting Saturday with Greek President Carolos Papoulias, and hours after surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament. The prime minister won the vote after saying he was […]
3 Killed in Syria, Amnesty Takes Effect
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
At least three people are dead after Syrian forces renewed shelling in the Homs region on Saturday, the same day a weeklong government amnesty program took effect. Activists say there is heavy artillery fire in regions of Homs that include the flashpoint Baba Amr district. It is the third straight day that activists have said […]
Greek Leaders in Talks to Form Coalition Government
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 7:00 am (UTC-5)
Just hours after surviving a no-confidence vote in parliament, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou opened talks Saturday with President Carolos Papoulias on forming a coalition government to secure continued bailout funds. Mr. Papandreou won the vote after saying he was willing to discuss a power-sharing government to approve a bailout deal vital for saving the […]
7 Indicted in Bhutto Murder Case
Posted November 5th, 2011 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has indicted two police officers and five alleged militants for the 2007 assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Officials say the two police officers — the former Rawalpindi police chief and another senior officer — were indicted for failing to provide adequate security to former Prime Minister Bhutto in the […]
