China says a move by the United States to expand its military presence in Australia deserves greater scrutiny and might not be appropriate. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin told a news conference in Beijing Wednesday it was worth discussing whether the U.S. plan to deploy Marines in northern Australia is in line with the […]
China Cool On US Troop Deployment To Australia
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
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Italian, Greek Leaders Face Crucial Tests
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
The newly-elected leaders of Italy and Greece are facing crucial tests as they try to help pull the eurozone back from the brink of economic disaster. Italian Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti is set to present his new government Wednesday before being sworn into office. Mr. Monti refused to comment on the make-up of his new […]
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Discuss Security In Indonesia
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations focused on regional security issues at their meeting in Indonesia Wednesday. Discussions included the establishment of the ASEAN Institute of Peace and Reconciliation, the Implementation of the declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. China, […]
Liberian Judge Orders Re-opening of Closed Radio Stations
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
A judge in Liberia has ordered the re-opening of four pro-opposition radio stations that were shut down by the government one day before run-off elections. Judge James Zota said Tuesday that the stations should be re-opened, but warned their licenses would be revoked if they repeated what he called the spread of “hate messages” likely […]
Clinton Backs Manila in South China Sea Dispute
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
The United States said Wednesday that maritime disputes in the South China Sea should be settled according to the international law of the sea treaty, a position that backs the Philippines in a dispute with China. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made the remark during a visit to Manila ahead of regional meetings this week […]
Activists: Syrian Rebels Attack Military Site Near Damascus
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists say army defectors have attacked a military base near the capital, Damascus, in an apparent escalation of an eight-month uprising against the autocratic government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The activists say rebels of the Free Syrian Army fired rockets and machine guns at an air force intelligence complex in the Damascus […]
International Space Station Welcomes New Crew
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying an American and two Russians has docked with the International Space Station . The hatch between the Soyuz TMA-22 and the ISS opened Wednesday to welcome new crew members for the first time since NASA retired the space shuttle program in July. The Soyuz carrying the new three-man crew launched […]
Activists: Syrian Rebels Attack Military Sites Around Damascus
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists say army defectors have attacked a military base near the capital, Damascus, in an apparent escalation of an eight-month uprising against the autocratic government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The activists say rebels of the Free Syrian Army fired rockets and machine guns at an air force intelligence complex in the Damascus […]
Clinton Backs Manila in South China Sea Dispute
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
The United States said Wednesday that maritime disputes in the South China Sea should be settled according to the international law of the sea treaty, a position that backs the Philippines in a dispute with China. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made the remarks during a visit to Manila ahead of regional meetings this week […]
Karzai Outlines Conditions for US Troops Remaining in Afghanistan
Posted November 16th, 2011 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his country wants its sovereignty and an end to night raids as conditions for a strategic partnership with the United States under which some U.S. troops would remain in Afghanistan. Mr. Karzai said Wednesday he does not want parallel institutions set up alongside his government. He spoke at the opening […]
