Maritime authorities in New Zealand say the container ship that has been grounded on a reef for nearly a month could soon break apart. Salvage crews say a large crack in the hull of the Liberian-flagged container ship Rena worsened after another night of bad weather. The Rena has leaked more than 300 tons of […]
Ship Grounded Off New Zealand in Danger of Breaking Apart
Posted November 2nd, 2011 at 12:55 am (UTC-5)
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Japan Reports Possible Fission Inside Crippled Nuclear Reactor
Posted November 2nd, 2011 at 12:30 am (UTC-5)
Nuclear officials in Japan are reassuring the public after scientists at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant detected small amounts of xenon — a radioactive gas that could indicate nuclear fission is taking place — inside one of the plant’s reactors. Officials said Wednesday there has been no increase in temperature, pressure or radiation levels at […]
US Soldier Arrested in Alaska on Suspicion of Espionage
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 10:45 pm (UTC-5)
A 22-year-old U.S. soldier has been arrested in Alaska on suspicion of espionage. An Army spokesman said Specialist William Colton Millay was arrested Friday at a military base in Alaska. The spokesman said Millay was taken into custody following a joint investigation by the FBI and Army counterintelligence. He said the arrest is not linked […]
Greek Cabinet Backs Papandreou Plan for Referendum on Debt Plan
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 10:40 pm (UTC-5)
Greek Cabinet ministers are giving their support for Prime Minister George Papandreou’s plan to hold a referendum on the European Union debt relief deal. A Greek government spokesman said after a marathon Cabinet meeting early Wednesday that a public vote would come as soon as possible after the details of the latest debt agreement are […]
Saudi Arabia to Use ‘All Means’ to Protect Hajj
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 9:55 pm (UTC-5)
Saudi Arabia has warned it would use “all means” to ensure a peaceful hajj pilgrimage amid turmoil in other Arab countries and rising tension with Iran. Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdel Aziz, new heir to Saudi King Abdullah, said Tuesday the kingdom is “ready to face events peacefully” but would meet those “who want to […]
Four US Men Arrested in Alleged Terror, Ricin Plot
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Justice Department says four men have been arrested for an alleged plot to buy explosives and produce the deadly toxin ricin to attack citizens and the government. In a statement, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia said two of the men sought to buy explosives and a silencer, while the […]
Greek Cabinet Backs Papandreou Plan for Referendum on Debt Plan
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 9:40 pm (UTC-5)
Greek Cabinet ministers are giving their support for Prime Minister George Papandreou’s plan to hold a refernedum on the European Union debt relief deal. A Greek government spokesman said after a marathon Cabinet meeting early Wednesday that a public vote would come as soon as possible after the details of the latest debt agreement are […]
Transparency: Russia, China Most Likely to Pay Bribes
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 9:40 pm (UTC-5)
An international survey shows that Russian and Chinese firms are the most likely to pay bribes while operating abroad. Berlin-based organization Transparency International issued its latest Bribe Payers’ Index Wednesday. It says Russia is at the bottom of the list of 28 countries prone to paying bribes, while China ranks 27th. The organization that monitors […]
Four US Men Arrested in Alleged Terror, Ricin Plot
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Justice Department says four men have been arrested for an alleged plot to buy explosives and produce the deadly toxin ricin to attack citizens and the government. In a statement, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia said two of the men sought to buy explosives and a silencer, while the […]
Liberian Opposition Renews Boycott Threat
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
A top official in the party of Liberia’s presidential challenger says the party may still boycott next week’s run-off election. Congress for Democratic Change spokesman George Solo told VOA Tuesday his party continues to demand a new National Election Commission be formed and for new checks and balances to be implemented to ensure ballot boxes […]
