U.S. Republican presidential hopefuls debated how to deal with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran’s nuclear program in Washington Tuesday in their latest televised debate. 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 that […]
Republican Presidential Hopefuls Debate National Security, Foreign Aid
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
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Thai Man Receives 20 Year Sentence for Insulting Monarchy
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
A court in Thailand has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for sending text messages that authorities say were “insulting” to the country’s royal family. Bangkok’s Criminal Court on Wednesday found 61-year-old Ampon Tangnoppakul guilty of sending four “inappropriate” messages in May of last year to the secretary of then Prime Minister Abhisit […]
Taliban Denies Cease-Fire, Talks with Pakistan
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
The Pakistani Taliban says it has not declared a cease-fire or entered into peace talks with the government, as it claims responsibility for a deadly attack on a police station. A dozen militants carried out the assault Wednesday in the northwestern town of Dera Ismail Khan, using grenades and guns to kill two police officers […]
UN Urges Consistent Use of Afghan Women’s Rights Law
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 2:50 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations is calling for more consistent enforcement of a law meant to protect the rights of Afghan women, saying the measure has only been used in a small percentage of cases. In a report released Wednesday, the U.N. mission in Afghanistan and the U.N. human rights office said Afghan prosecutors opened cases in […]
Yemen’s Saleh in Riyadh to Sign Gulf-Backed Power Transfer Deal
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 2:40 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh is in Riyadh for the signing of a Gulf-sponsored plan to hand over power to a deputy and allow the formation of a national unity government that would try to end the country’s 10-month-long political crisis. Mr. Saleh arrived in the Saudi capital, Wednesday. Yemeni state media said he will […]
South Korea Vows to ‘Never Compromise’ on Attacks by North
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 2:40 am (UTC-5)
South Korea is holding a day of ceremonies and military drills on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of a deadly North Korean shelling of an island just south of the contested Yellow Sea border. Hundreds gathered at a national cemetery in the central city of Daejeon to remember two marines and two civilians who […]
Eurobond Plan Proposed by European Commission Faces Opposition
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 2:20 am (UTC-5)
The German government and the European Commission appear to be on a collision course over a long-term solution to Europe’s sovereign debt crisis, with commission president Jose Manuel Barroso expected Wednesday to unveil a plan for so-called “stability bonds” issued jointly by eurozone nations. German Chancellor Angela Merkel does not see the bonds, also known […]
Data Fuels Fears about Chinese Economy
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
A survey of China’s manufacturing sector suggests the world’s second biggest economy may be headed for a slowdown. Global banking and financial services company HSBC said Wednesday its preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index indicates China’s factory activity slumped to its lowest level in 32 months. The preliminary index fell to a reading of 48 (on a […]
Republican Presidential Hopefuls Debate National Security, Foreign Aid
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 12:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential hopefuls debated how to deal with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday evening in their latest televised debate. 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 that U.S. […]
