Egyptian security forces have clashed with stone-throwing protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square for a fifth day. Medical officials say at least two people were killed on Tuesday after security forces launched a new raid on the square, raising the death toll from five days of unrest to at least 14. Later Tuesday, thousands of Egyptians […]
Egypt’s Protest Death Toll Rises to 14
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
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US Expands Iran Sanctions to Shipping Firms
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 3:50 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has widened its sanctions against Iran to include 10 “shipping and front companies” accused of helping Iran’s effort to advance its missile programs and transport military cargoes. The U.S. Treasury Department announced the penalties on Tuesday, saying the companies and a Malta-based individual have ties to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping […]
Turkey Warns France Over Genocide Draft Bill
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 3:50 pm (UTC-5)
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has called on France to drop a parliamentary bill that would make it illegal to deny the 1915 mass killing of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey was genocide. Mr Gul issued a strong statement to France Tuesday, saying it was not possible for Turkey to accept a draft law which denies the […]
Attacks Across Syria Leave Dozens Dead
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 3:40 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say government troops have killed at least 49 civilians and killed or wounded a number of army defectors in one of the bloodiest days since the unrest began, as the Arab League prepares to send observers to monitor its plan to end Syria’s months of violence. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told […]
France: Tens of Thousands May Need Breast Implants Removed
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
Around 30,000 women in France and possibly tens of thousands more around the world are facing the prospect of needing to have defective breast implants removed after several suspicious cases of cancer. Health officials said Tuesday that the implants were made by the Poly Implant Prothese company. The company’s implants were taken off the market […]
US Iraq Forces Home For Good
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 3:00 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S.-led war in Iraq is officially over, marked by a solemn and symbolic ceremony at a military post just outside Washington. U.S. President Barack Obama and other top officials welcomed home the top U.S. commander in Iraq, General Lloyd Austin, along with the flag representing U.S. forces in Iraq. U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff […]
Philippine President Visits Typhoon-Ravaged Mindanao, Declares State of Calamity
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
Philippine President Benigno Aquino visited the typhoon-ravaged southern Philippines Tuesday, declaring a state of calamity as workers continued to pull bodies from landslides and bury them in mass graves. Mr. Aquino visited the devastated Mindanao island port cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, and met with local officials to plan further relief operations. He […]
UN Calls for Justice in Russian Journalist Murder
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
The Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has added her voice to those expressing concern about the killing of a prominent Russian journalist in Dagestan last week. In a statement released Tuesday, Irina Bokova said she condemned the murder of Khadzhimurad Kamalov Friday, a day dedicated to the commemoration of […]
Greece Says It Is Close to Deal to Cut Its Debt
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
Greece says it is close to a deal with its private creditors that would slash $130 billion of its debt to help it secure a new bailout and avoid defaulting on its loans. Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said Tuesday he has personal knowledge of the negotiations, and believes his country is nearing an agreement […]
British PM Visits Troops in S. Afghanistan
Posted December 20th, 2011 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed that his country will not extend its involvement in military operations in Afghanistan after the 2014 deadline. Mr. Cameron made his comments Tuesday during a previously unannounced visit to greet British forces in southern Afghanistan. He spoke in Kandahar province after canceling plans to tour neighboring Helmand province […]
