Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh has signed a Gulf initiative to transfer power to a deputy, a move designed to end months of swelling protests against his 33-year rule. Mr. Saleh signed the agreement, crafted by the Gulf Cooperation Council, during a ceremony in Saudi Arabia Wednesday. Under the plan, Mr. Saleh is handing power […]
Yemen’s President Signs Power Transfer Deal
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has granted a pardon to the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate, saving the birds from becoming part of a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. At the annual White House ceremony the day before the holiday, Mr. Obama on Wednesday spared the two 19-week-old, 20-kilogram turkeys from the Thanksgiving dinner table, where […]
Occupy Protesters Plan Day of Action in Washington
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 12:30 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. protesters who marched from New York to Washington are planning a day of action Wednesday in the nation’s capital. A reporter for The Washington Post who has been following the group said the protesters intend to shut down part of the city to protest the failure of a so-called congressional “supercommittee” to reach agreement […]
Egypt’s Protests Continue, Despite Concessions
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Egyptian protesters are pressing their demand for the country’s military rulers to step down immediately, a day after Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi announced concessions designed to ease discontent. Demonstrators are in Cairo’s Tahrir Square for a fifth day and fresh clashes are reported. At least 35 people have been killed during the past five […]
Ex-President Bush Headed to Africa to Promote Disease-Fighting Programs
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Former U.S. President George W. Bush will travel to Africa next month to emphasize programs to fight diseases like AIDS and malaria. The ex-president and his wife, Laura, will visit Tanzania, Zambia and Ethiopia from December 1-5. While in Africa, the former president and first lady will promote disease-fighting initiatives started during his presidency and […]
French Court Approves Noriega’s Extradition to Panama
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
A French appeals court has approved the extradition of jailed former Panamanian military dictator Manuel Noriega to his native country, to serve time for embezzlement, corruption and murder. Noriega ruled Panama from 1983 to 1989, until he was ousted by U.S. military forces and later convicted in the United States. He was found guilty in […]
China Online Sales to Surpass US By 2015
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
A new report shows that China is likely to surpass the United States as the largest Internet retailing market by 2015. The report, buy the Boston Consulting Group, says e-commerce in China is growing exponentially, because of the high number of Internet users, the low cost of shipping and a fondness for consumerism in that […]
Greek Opposition Leader Voices Bailout Support
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
The junior coalition partner in Greece’s interim government has pledged its support for the country’s international bailout, but it remains unclear whether Athens will get more money to avoid going bankrupt next month. European Union leaders this week demanded that Greek conservative leader Antonis Samaras sign a written agreement supporting Greece’s austerity measures, and vowed […]
Russia Warns of Response to US Missile Shield
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia will aim missiles at U.S. anti-missile sites in eastern Europe if the United States does not heed Russian concerns about its missile defense plans. Mr. Medvedev said in a televised statement Wednesday that Russia will deploy long-range missiles in the southern and western parts of the country if it […]
Republican Presidential Hopefuls Debate National Security, Foreign Aid
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential hopefuls Tuesday night debated how to deal with Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran’s nuclear program, in their latest televised debate from Washington. Questioned about U.S. aid to Pakistan, Texas Governor Rick Perry said he would cut the aid unless Pakistan proves it has America’s best interests in mind. Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann responded […]
