The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog agency has passed a resolution that cites “deep and increasing concern” about Iran’s nuclear activities. The 35-member board of the International Atomic Energy Agency approved the resolution Friday, about a week after the agency said there is “credible” evidence that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons. Only Cuba and […]
Nuclear Watchdog Rebukes Iran for Nuclear Activities
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
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Nearly 3 Million Facing Hunger in Afghanistan
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
A group of aid agencies has warned that nearly three million people in Afghanistan are facing hunger as the region’s harsh winter months approach. The organizations, including Oxfam and Save the Children, said Friday a drought earlier year has left communities with very little food. The agencies said the scarcity, combined with soaring food prices, […]
Ethioipia May Join Battle Against Somalia’s Al-Shabab
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
African Union officials say Ethiopia may join an alliance battling al-Shabab militants in Somalia, a move that could create a new front against the al-Qaida-linked group. Ethiopian officials say no final decision has been made on joining a coordinated military campaign aimed at finally stamping out al-Shabab. But foreign ministry spokesman Dina Mufti says Ethiopia […]
US House Votes Friday on Balanced Budget Amendment
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. House of Representatives votes Friday on legislation that would force Congress to balance its budget, while a bipartisan committee scrambles to identify budget cuts ahead of a key deadline next week. The legislation would amend the U.S. Constitution to require that Congress not spend more than it receives in any given fiscal year. […]
Italian PM Wins Second Confidence Vote
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
New Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has won a second vote of confidence in parliament, securing his government’s mandate to help resolve Italy’s debt crisis. The lower house approved the new government Friday by a vote of 556-61. The large margin followed a similar easy win in the Senate on Thursday. Mr. Monti’s unelected, technocratic […]
Burma’s NLD to Re-Register as Political Party
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
(Updates 1642336, new info graf 1, 4-6)) Burma’s main opposition party has decided to re-register as a political party and take part in future elections, in what is seen as a possible sign of political reconciliation under the new civilian government. The decision was made Friday by more than 100 members of the National League […]
Hillary Clinton to Visit Burma Next Month
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
In a major new diplomatic initiative, U.S. President Barack Obama is sending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Burma next month. Clinton’s visit to Burma will be the first visit to the isolated country by a U.S. secretary of state in more than 50 years. Mr. Obama made the announcement on the Indonesian island of […]
Greece Says Its Deficit will Decrease, Even as Economic Woes Continue
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Greece is predicting that its budget deficit will decrease sharply next year, even as its economy continues to contract and unemployment increases. The interim Greek government unveiled its 2012 austerity budget to Parliament Friday. It says the spending plan must be adopted soon for the country to secure an $11 billion installment from last year’s […]
Pope Benedict in Benin for 2nd Africa Visit
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
Pope Benedict is in Benin to outline the Catholic church’s plans for Africa, home to the world’s fastest-growing Roman Catholic population. The 84-year-old pontiff arrived in the economic capital of Cotonou on Friday for his second visit to the continent. After greeting citizens in his “pope-mobile,” Benedict will meet with church leaders at the city’s […]
Former Philippine Leader Gloria Arroyo Arrested in Hospital
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has been arrested in her hospital room on electoral fraud charges, the latest in a high-profile case heightened by the former leader’s attempt to leave the country for medical treatment. A Philippine official who served Ms. Arroyo with an arrest warrant Friday said the former leader would be permitted to […]
