U.S. President Barack Obama is calling on Americans to adopt a new spirit of service and sacrifice as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan come to an end. President Obama paid tribute Friday to those who have served in the nation’s military at a ceremony marking the U.S. holiday of Veterans Day. The event was […]
US Honors Military Personnel on Veterans Day
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Ferry Hijacked Near Istanbul, Turkey
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
A group apparently linked to a militant Kurdish organization has hijacked a passenger ferry boat just southwest of the Turkish city of Istanbul. Turkish Transport Minister Binali Yildirim said Friday as many as five hijackers had taken control of the boat and was holding passengers hostage. Since the ferry was taken over earlier Friday there […]
Liberia’s President Promises Reconciliation After Disputed Poll
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 6:10 pm (UTC-5)
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has announced that her fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Leymah Gbowee, will lead reconciliation efforts after Mrs. Sirleaf’s re-election divided the country. Gbowee shared this year’s Nobel Peace Prize with President Sirleaf and Yemeni activist Tawakkul Karman. In the announcement Friday, President Sirleaf said Liberia must move forward in harmony […]
At Least 20 Killed in Syrian Protest Violence
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
Human rights activists say Syrian forces have killed at least 20 people during anti-government protests around the country, as the government faces new accusations that it may be guilty of “crimes against humanity.” The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says most of Friday’s casualties occurred in the Homs region. Security forces have launched a series […]
US Welcomes Japan’s Entry Into Trade Pact Talks
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 5:00 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has welcomed Japan’s request to join talks on a major U.S.-backed Asia-Pacific trade pact, but said Tokyo must be ready to dismantle trade barriers. U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said in a written statement Friday that Japan’s decision to enter negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership demonstrates the economic and strategic importance of […]
Obama Embarks on Asia-Pacific Mission
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 4:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has departed on a nine-day trip aimed at improving U.S. ties with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Obama will first host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in his native state of Hawaii. He is expected to discuss a proposed Pacific Rim free trade zone that includes the United States, […]
Ferry Hijacked Near Istanbul, Turkey
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 4:10 pm (UTC-5)
Hijackers apparently linked to a militant Kurdish organization have hijacked a passenger ferry boat just southwest of the Turkish city of Istanbul. Turkish Transport Minister Binali Yildirim said Friday as many as five hijackers had taken control of the boat and was holding passengers hostage. Since the ferry was taken over earlier Friday there have […]
UN Says Sudan Dropped Bombs Near Refugee Camp
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
A United Nations official has said Sudan is responsible for Thursday’s bombing near a refugee camp in neighboring South Sudan. U.N. peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous said Friday that confirmation of Sudan’s involvement in the attack comes from the U.N. Mission in South Sudan. Ladsous said Sudan’s Armed Forces dropped at least two bombs near the […]
Hindu Group Assails Indian PM for Gilani Comments
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
An apparent thaw in relations between India and Pakistan is leading to condemnation from at least one radical Hindu group. The leader of India-based Vishwa Hindu Parishad lashed out at Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday, blasting Mr. Singh for calling Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani a “man of peace.” In a sarcastic comment […]
Top US Diplomat Criticizes China’s Treatment of Tibetans
Posted November 11th, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says China must improve its human rights record, including its treatment of Tibetans. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the United States is “alarmed” by recent incidents of people lighting themselves on fire in “desperate acts of protest” against China. Eleven Tibetan monks and nuns have set themselves on fire since March […]
