Pyongyang is lashing out at Japan’s leadership, criticizing its behavior following the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. The state-run Korean Central News Agency criticized Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda by name Tuesday for not offering condolences. It also criticized Japan for raising a security alert following Kim’s death. The KCNA commentary said […]
North Korea Rebukes Japan, Says Relations Hurt
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
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Egypt Begins Final Round of Lower House Vote
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
With Islamist parties dominating the process, Egyptians in rural areas started voting Tuesday in the third and final round of elections to choose lower house of parliament members. Voting began Tuesday in nine provinces, including al-Gharbiya, North Sinai and South Sinai, the last areas to hold polls in a series of voting that began in […]
Arab League to Hold Review Session on Syria Observers’ Work
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
Arab League ministers will meet Saturday to review an observer team’s assessment of whether the Syrian government is keeping its pledge to end a crackdown on dissent. Arab officials say the meeting of the League ministerial committee on the Syrian crisis will be held in Cairo. A group of 70 Arab League observers led by […]
Nigerians Protest End to Fuel Subsidy
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
Protesters in Nigeria have marched against a government decision to end a popular consumer fuel subsidy, which has sent prices soaring in the oil-rich nation. Demonstrators in Lagos Tuesday chanted as they carried banners and signs critical of President Goodluck Jonathan. Some protesters went to gas stations to disrupt business. But Nigerian officials are touting […]
China Protests Japanese Visit to Disputed Islands
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Four Japanese politicians made a short visit on Tuesday to a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea, prompting an official protest from Beijing. Japanese officials say four municipal politicians from Okinawa visited the rocky, uninhabited chain of islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. The strategic and energy-rich islands […]
North Koreans Hold Massive Rally To Support New Leader
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
North Koreans took part in a massive rally in the capital, Pyongyang, Tuesday to show support for their country’s policies and new leader Kim Jong Un. Pumping their fists and chanting, tens of thousands of people beat drums and carried placards and large national flags as they paraded across Kim Il Sung Square. North Korean […]
Reports: Turkey Ex-Military Chief Suspect in Anti-Government Case
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Turkish media reports say prosecutors have named a former chief of Turkey’s military as a suspect in an Internet campaign aimed at destabilizing the country’s Islamic-based government. State-run news agencies say retired General Ilker Basbug has been called to answer questions in connection with a trial of current and former officers linked to the so-called […]
Taliban Strikes Preliminary Deal for Qatar Office
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
The Afghan Taliban said Tuesday it has reached a preliminary agreement to open a political office in the Gulf state of Qatar, in a move that could help facilitate peace talks to end the war in Afghanistan. The announcement came in an e-mailed statement from Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. He also said the Taliban is […]
Nigerians Protest End to Fuel Subsidy
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Protesters in Nigeria have marched against a government decision to end a popular consumer fuel subsidy, which has sent prices soaring in the oil-rich nation. Demonstrators in Lagos Tuesday chanted as they carried banners and signs critical of President Goodluck Jonathan. Some protesters went to gas stations to disrupt business. Mr. Jonathan has said ending […]
Egypt Begins Final Round of Lower House Vote
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Egyptians have begun voting in the final round of elections to choose members of the country’s lower house of parliament. Voting began Tuesday in nine provinces, including al-Gharbiya, North Sinai and South Sinai, the last areas to hold polls in a process that began in late November. The two-day vote is part of Egypt’s first […]
