Al-Qaida says it is holding an American aid worker kidnapped last August from his home in Pakistan, and will not release him unless the United States halts its airstrikes in Muslim countries. The U.S.-based SITE Intelligence group, which monitors jihad websites, said Thursday al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahiri made the claim in a video statement. The […]
Qaida Leader Claims Responsibility for Kidnapped American
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
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US Woman Pleads Guilty to Sending Money to al-Shabab Terrorists
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 6:25 pm (UTC-5)
A woman in San Diego, California has pleaded guilty to providing money and support to al-Shabab — an Islamic terrorist group looking to topple the government in Somalia. Nima Yusuf admitted in federal court Thursday that she sent about $1450 to four men who left the United States to fight for al-Shabab. One of the […]
Russia Urges North Korea to Halt Nuclear Activities
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 6:25 pm (UTC-5)
Russia has urged North Korea to halt its uranium enrichment program and re-admit United Nations nuclear monitors to pave the way for international disarmament talks. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement Thursday that consistent implementation of the uranium program in North Korea cannot but create serious worry. It called on Pyongyang to announce […]
Germany Seeks Public Help in Neo-Nazi Probe
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
German authorities have asked for the public’s help in their investigation into a neo-Nazi group suspected of killing 10 people since 2000. The head of the federal police investigation on Thursday asked Germans for information on anyone connected with the far-right National Socialist Underground . The official says more than 400 officers are currently working […]
Sarkozy Says France, Germany Will Offer Debt Crisis Plan
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy says that France and Germany will offer a new plan next week to rescue Europe from its debt crisis to save the common euro currency. Mr. Sarkozy said Thursday night that he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the leaders of Europe’s two biggest economies, would make proposals on Monday to “guarantee […]
Clinton Calls on Burma to Expand Reforms
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 4:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called on Burma to expand upon its recent reforms, saying more work must be done before the United States can consider lifting sanctions. During a landmark visit to Burma Thursday, Clinton called on the government to release more political prisoners and end ethnic violence. She also urged Burma […]
Kosovo Violence Threatens Serbia’s EU Aspirations
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 4:25 pm (UTC-5)
NATO and the European Union have condemned recent attacks by ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo, as Serbia comes under pressure to end the unrest in the tense border region and secure its candidacy for EU membership. In a statement Thursday, NATO’s governing body said it was deeply concerned about the continuing attacks in northern Kosovo, […]
Second Stage of Afghan Security Transfer Begins
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
The second stage of Afghanistan’s security transition officially started Thursday as NATO forces handed over a province north of the capital to Afghan troops. The U.S. commander of NATO-led forces in Afghanistan, General John Allen, marked the occasion in Parwan’s provincial capital, Charikar, in a ceremony with Afghan officials. All but two districts of Parwan […]
Report: Perceived Corruption Rampant in Debt-Hit Eurozone Countries
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
An index of global perceptions of corruption indicates a number of eurozone countries suffering debt crises are among the lowest-scoring countries in the European Union, and ranks Bulgaria as the most corrupt EU country. Berlin-based Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index released Thursday ranks Bulgaria at 3.3, on a scale where zero is the most corrupt […]
Afghan Rape Victim Pardoned But Set to Marry Attacker
Posted December 1st, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ordered the release of a rape victim who was jailed for adultery after being raped. The president’s office said Thursday that the woman, named Gulnaz, and her attacker have agreed to marry. Gulnaz was sentenced to 12 years in prison after reporting that a relative had raped her. Mr. Karzai […]
