The South Korean Defense Ministry says the government will soon sign a deal with the United States to increase military exercises and boost preparedness in case of a possible North Korean aggression. South Korea’s Deputy Defense Minister Lim Kwan-Bin said Wednesday the threat of provocation by North Korea remains a constant possibility, as Kim Jong […]
South Korea, US to Sign Plan to Counter North Korean Aggression
Posted January 4th, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
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Libya Names Head of New Army as Militias Clash
Posted January 4th, 2012 at 3:30 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s interim government has named a former military officer under Moammar Gadhafi as the head of the country’s army, while clashes between militias in the capital highlighted ongoing security challenges. The fighting erupted Tuesday in Tripoli between a local militia and one from the city of Misrata, about 200 kilometers to the east. The two […]
Romney, Santorum Tied In Iowa Caucuses
Posted January 4th, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
Social conservative Rick Santorum and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney are tied for first place among Republican candidates in the Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contest of the 2012 presidential election. Longtime front-runner Romney and a recent favorite, Santorum, have both won 25 percent of the votes. Anti-war advocate Ron Paul is slightly behind at […]
Japanese Prime Minister Vows Tax Reforms in 2012
Posted January 4th, 2012 at 2:30 am (UTC-5)
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says reforming the debt and disaster-stricken country’s social security and tax system is the most important item on his 2012 legislative agenda. Speaking at a news conference Wednesday marking the start of the new year, Prime Minister Noda said he will soon submit a proposal to parliament that would double […]
Romney, Santorum Lead in Iowa Caucuses
Posted January 4th, 2012 at 1:35 am (UTC-5)
Social conservative Rick Santorum and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney are tied for first place among Republican candidates in the Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contest of the 2012 presidential election. With nearly all the votes counted, Romney and Santorum are tied at 25 percent and anti-war advocate Ron Paul is slightly behind at 21 […]
