As European leaders attempt to defuse the continent’s debt crisis, they are confronting contentious issues over national identity, vastly different economies and how much power should be centralized to control the spending of individual nations. The fate of the eurozone — the 17-nation bloc that uses the euro — hangs in the balance, as well […]
Attorneys: ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
Attorneys for former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo say the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for his arrest. The lawyers said the warrant was delivered to Mr. Gbagbo on Tuesday. Sources close to Mr. Gbagbo say he could be transferred to ICC custody within hours. In October, the international court’s top prosecutor launched […]
Iranian Protesters Storm British Diplomatic Compounds in Tehran
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian protesters have stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran in response to Britain’s new economic sanctions against Iran. Protesters Tuesday broke windows, scattered documents and pulled down a British flag at the embassy in central Tehran. They also looted a portrait of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. Outside, protesters chanted “Death to Britain” and set fire […]
US VP Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Iraq on a previously unannounced visit. A White House statement Tuesday says Biden will meet with Iraqi leaders and participate in an event to commemorate the sacrifices and accomplishments of U.S. and Iraqi troops. During this trip, he is also scheduled to travel to Turkey and Greece. […]
Karzai Urges Pakistan to Attend Bonn Conference
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is urging Pakistan to change its mind about boycotting the upcoming international conference on his country’s future. Mr. Karzai called Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, requesting the Pakistani government attend Monday’s conference in Bonn, Germany. The Afghan leader also extended his condolences for the losses Pakistan suffered in the NATO […]
Iranian Protesters Storm British Diplomatic Compounds
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian protesters have stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran in response to Britain’s new economic sanctions against Iran. Protesters Tuesday broke windows, scattered documents and pulled down a British flag at the embassy in central Tehran. They also looted a portrait of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. Outside, protesters chanted “Death to Britain” and set fire […]
Congo Militia Leader Put on UN Sanctions List
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
A Congolese militia leader running for parliament has been added to a United Nations sanctions list because of alleged human rights abuses. The U.N. missions of France, Britain, and the United States said Tuesday that Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka has been added to a list of people subject to a worldwide travel ban and asset freeze. […]
Nigeria Senate Moves to Ban Same-Sex Marriages
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Nigeria’s Senate has voted to outlaw same-sex marriage and public displays of affection by homosexuals. The bill must be approved by the House of Representatives and signed by President Goodluck Jonathan before becoming law. British Prime Minister David Cameron recently threatened to withhold aid from countries that violate the rights of gays and lesbians. However, […]
Serbia’s Tadic: Kosovo Serbs Need to Abandon Barricades
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Serbian President Boris Tadic is calling on Serbs to abandon roadblocks in the north of Kosovo, saying it is damaging the country’s bid for European Union membership. The appeal came as fresh clashes erupted on Monday between Serbs and NATO peacekeeping forces, leaving more than 20 NATO soldiers and several Serbs injured. Mr. Tadic also […]
Michael Jackson’s Doctor to be Sentenced
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
Michael Jackson’s doctor will be sentenced Tuesday for the death of the pop superstar. Doctor Conrad Murray faces up to four years in prison for giving Jackson a fatal dose of an anesthetic to help the entertainer sleep, and then failing to properly monitor him. A Los Angeles jury found Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter […]
