Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has surged in the polls just ahead of the Iowa presidential caucus, after months of languishing near the bottom. In some recent voter polls, Santorum ranks in third place – outpacing earlier favorites such as former congressman Newt Gingrich and Texas Governor Rick Perry. He is campaigning hard in Iowa […]
Santorum Touts Family, American Values
Bomb Blast Kills 8 in SW Pakistan
At least eight people have been killed and 18 others injured by a car bomb in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province. Police said the bomb went off outside a house in Quetta used by the family of former provincial minister Naseer Mengal in Quetta. It is unclear whether the driver was inside the vehicle at the time […]
At Least 32 Killed in Syria’s Unrest, Monitors Conduct Visits
Activists say Syrian forces killed at least 32 people on Friday, as Arab League monitors visited more sites to check the government’s compliance with a pledge to end its crackdown on dissent. The opposition Local Coordination Committee of Syria says most of the deaths occurred after forces opened fire on anti-government protesters in several locations. […]
Romney, Paul Lead Republican Presidential Hopefuls in Iowa Race
As Republican presidential contenders battle in Iowa ahead of the state’s presidential caucus, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney campaign’s got a boost from the endorsement of the popular governor of the state of New Jersey. While Romney is seen as the overall front-runner in the race for the Republican nomination for the presidency, rival Ron […]
Bomb Blast Kills 8 in SW Pakistan
At least eight people have been killed and 18 others injured by a car bomb in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province. Police said the bomb went off outside a house in Quetta used by the family of former provincial minister Naseer Mengal in Quetta. It is unclear whether the driver was inside the vehicle at the time […]
Spain’s Deficit Worse as Europe Reels into New Year
Spain is getting ready to start the new year with a new round of austerity measures, hoping to contain a growing deficit. The country’s new government announced $11.5 billion in fresh spending cuts Friday, saying the budget was in worse shape than the previous government had acknowledged. It also announced a freeze on pay for […]
Funerals Held for Civilian Victims of Turkey Airstrikes
Thousands of mourners gathered in southeast Turkey Friday for the burials of 35 civilians killed in a Turkish air raid. Turkey confirmed Thursday that those killed in the airstrikes near the Iraqi border were smugglers the military mistook for Kurdish rebels. Those mourning the victims Friday labeled Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan a “murderer.” Mr. […]
Somali PM Condemns Killing of 2 Foreign Aid Workers
Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali has condemned the shooting deaths of two foreign aid workers in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The two worked for the local office of Doctors Without Borders. Mr. Ali said the attack Thursday was a tragic example of an isolated incident, and does not reflect any increased risk to international […]
Romney, Paul Lead Republican Presidential Hopefuls in Iowa Race
As Republican presidential contenders battle in Iowa ahead of the state’s presidential caucus, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney campaign’s got a boost from the endorsement of the popular governor of the state of New Jersey. While Romney is seen as the overall front-runner in the race for the Republican nomination for the presidency, rival Ron […]
State Media: China’s Most Wanted Fugitive Confesses
Chinese officials are moving ahead with their case against the man who was considered the country’s most wanted fugitive. State-run media said Lai Changxing was turned over to prosecutors Friday after confessing to smuggling and bribery charges. Lai was deported from Canada in July. He has long insisted the charges against him were politically motivated. […]