Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh ordered a probe into deadly violence in Sana’a on Thursday, a day after he agreed to an Arab League plan that calls for him to relinquish power. Earlier Thursday, witnesses said five people were killed after loyalists to Mr. Saleh opened fire on protesters who were upset over a provision […]
Yemen’s President Condemns Deaths, Orders Probe
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
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Germany, France, Italy Meet on Financial Crisis
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
The leaders of Germany and France met with Italy’s new prime minister Thursday, and promised to change EU treaties to allow for closer financial integration they hope will prevent future economic problems like the current eurozone debt crisis. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti each promised at […]
Egyptian Leaders Reject Demands to Step Down
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s military rulers have rejected a demand from protesters to immediately step down, saying the move would amount to a “betrayal” of the people’s trust. Leaders of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces announced the decision in a Thursday news conference. They also apologized for the deaths of at least 35 people in a […]
Two French Nationals Kidnapped in Mali
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
Two French nationals have been kidnapped in Mali. Local sources say gunmen abducted the two early Thursday from their hotel in the town of Hombori, in eastern Mali near the border with Niger. They say the two French citizens work for a cement company. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Al-Qaida-linked militants have kidnapped […]
Man Slaps Indian Minister
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
A man angry about corruption slapped Indian Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Thursday. The attacker hit Pawar in the face while the minister was talking to reporters in New Delhi. The man, identified as Harvinder Singh, was then pulled away by security, as he shouted slogans against corruption and rising food prices. Television footage showed […]
Taliban Ambush on NATO Convoy Kills 7
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say Taliban militants have killed at least seven local guards in an attack on a convoy carrying goods for international forces. A spokesman for the governor of western Farah province said insurgents destroyed at least nine trucks in Thursday’s raid. Afghan police arrived at the scene to intervene. The Associated Press quoted the […]
New Arrest In German Neo-Nazi Probe
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
German police have arrested another man suspected of supporting the neo-Nazi group National Social Underground , which is believed to have killed 10 people since 2000. The 32-year-old man, identified only as Andre E., was arrested Thursday near the eastern city of Potsdam. He is believed to have been involved in the production of a […]
Gambian Leader Runs for Re-Election in Criticized Poll
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
Gambians went to the polls Thursday for a presidential election expected to result in another term for incumbent Yahya Jammeh. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said this week the vote cannot be considered fair, citing alleged intimidation of voters and ruling party control of the media. The chairman of Gambia’s election commission […]
Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving with Family, Friends, and a Feast
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
U.S. citizens are celebrating their annual Thanksgiving holiday — a centuries-old harvest time tradition. The week of the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, as Americans take to the air, railways and roads to visit family and friends and share a celebratory dinner. The Thanksgiving Day meal usually includes […]
German, French, Italian Meeting on Financial Crisis
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
The leaders of Germany, France and Italy are meeting in Strasbourg Thursday to discuss the European Central Bank’s role in the eurozone debt crisis. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is hoping to persuade German Chancellor Angela Merkel to soften her opposition to allowing the ECB to act as a lender of last resort for troubled eurozone […]
