Pakistani officials say U.S. drones have fired missiles at a compound in the country’s northwest tribal region, killing eight suspected militants. Thursday’s drone attack took place in the Razmak area of North Waziristan along the Afghan border, a major hub for Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants. Officials say at least two other militants were wounded. It […]
More Suspected US Missiles Hit Pakistan
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Benetton Clothing Company Yanks Pope-Imam Kiss Ad
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Italian clothing manufacturer Benetton has withdrawn a controversial ad showing Pope Benedict kissing a leading Islamic leader. The Vatican has said it will take legal action in connection with the ad unveiled Wednesday and yanked shortly thereafter. The photo was one of a series of artificially created pictures in a campaign named “Unhate.” Other photos […]
Students Protest Economic Woes in Italy as PM Unveils Crisis Plan
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of students in Italy are protesting against the country’s new government, led by Prime Minister Mario Monti, ahead of a confidence vote later Thursday. Students clashed with police in Milan, Rome and other cities — protesting against government budget cuts and a lack of jobs. Strikes by transportation workers also brought trains and buses […]
Afghan Officials: Insurgents Fire Rockets at Jirga in Kabul
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say insurgents fired rockets toward a gathering of thousands of politicians, tribal elders and community leaders meeting in Kabul to discuss reconciliation with the Taliban and their country’s partnership with the United States. Officials said the attacks Thursday missed the site where the second day of the loya jirga, or grand council, was […]
Nigeria Fines British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Over Prices
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Nigeria has levied large fines against air carriers British Airways and Virgin Atlantic for allegedly overcharging passengers for tickets. Officials said Thursday that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has fined British Airways $135 million and Virgin Atlantic $100 million. Nigerian officials accuse the carriers of working together since 2004 to increase fuel surcharges in order […]
At Least Five More Civilian Deaths in Syria Unrest
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights groups say security forces killed five more people across the country Thursday, one day after an armed opposition group attacked a military base in an escalation of tensions over an eight-month government crackdown on protesters. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human rights told VOA that security forces killed two people in and around […]
Wall Street Protesters Rally in New York
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of anti-capitalist demonstrators are rallying in New York City, promising a major show of strength on the two-month anniversary of their Occupy Wall Street movement. The protesters vowed to shut down the city’s financial district with a demonstration at the New York Stock Exchange Thursday. But a heavy police presence and barricades appeared to […]
Students Protest Economic Woes in Italy as PM Unveils Crisis Plan
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of students in Italy are protesting against the country’s new government, led by Prime Minister Mario Monti, ahead of a confidence vote later Thursday. Students clashed with police in Milan, Rome and other cities — protesting against government budget cuts and a lack of jobs. Strikes by transportation workers also brought trains and buses […]
Europe’s Debt Crisis: Spain, France Face Higher Borrowing Costs
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
The long reach of the European debt crisis touched Spain and France Thursday, with both countries forced to pay more to finance their governments. Spain, Europe’s fourth biggest economy, paid its highest borrowing costs since 1997 to sell nearly $5 billion in bonds. Madrid was forced to pay almost 7 percent interest, the point at […]
Nuclear Watchdog Seeks High-Level Mission to Iran
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog wants to send a high-level mission to Iran to see whether its controversial nuclear program has “possible military dimensions.” International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano said Thursday he put the request in writing to Iran’s top nuclear officials earlier this month, and that he hoped a date […]
