South Korea’s president has begun an official visit to China. Lee Myung-bak arrived in Beijing Monday. He is expected to hold extensive talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao. Mr. Lee is also expected to meet with China’s top legislator during his three-day trip. Beijing and Seoul are closely watching nuclear-armed North Korea amid concerns of […]
South Korean President in China for Talks
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
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Syria Says Arab League Committee Head’s Comments Show “Bias”
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Syria’s representative to the Arab League says comments by the head of the group’s committee on Syria, show a “biased stance” toward the crisis in the country. Syria’s state-run SANA news agency Monday reported the criticism by Yousef Ahmad, who said the “majority of the Syrian people” are against outside interference in the country. His […]
Malaysian Court Acquits Anwar of Sodomy
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
Malaysia’s high court has acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy charges. The judge ruled Monday that the DNA used by prosecutors as evidence was not reliable. The judge also said there was not enough corroborating evidence proving that Anwar had sex with a former male aide. Homosexuality is illegal in Muslim-majority Malaysia. Anwar faced […]
Officials: Afghan Soldier Kills NATO Colleague
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
Officials with the international coalition in Afghanistan say an Afghan army soldier apparently killed a NATO service member Sunday. In a statement, NATO said the incident took place in southern Afghanistan but did not list the victim’s nationality. The incident appears to be the latest in a string of isolated attacks over the years by […]
Philippine Catholics Defy Terror Alert
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Police in the Philippines’ capital estimate at least 3 million Catholics have joined an annual religious procession, despite a warning from the president that Islamic militants might target the gathering. The huge crowed of worshippers gathered Monday around a life-sized wooden statue of Jesus, known as the Black Nazarene, which believers say has healing powers. […]
Malaysian Court Acquits Anwar of Sodomy
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
Malaysia’s high court has acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy charges. The judge ruled Monday that the DNA used by prosecutors as evidence was not reliable. The judge also said there was not enough corroborating evidence proving that Anwar had sex with a former male aide. Homosexuality is illegal in Muslim-majority Malaysia. Anwar faced […]
Nigerians Protest Fuel Costs in Nationwide Strike
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 3:40 am (UTC-5)
Nigerians upset at a government decision to end the country’s fuel subsidy have begun a nationwide strike, a week after the resulting sharp increases in the price of fuel and food. Protesters gathered in Nigeria’s cities Monday, including the commercial capital Lagos, where usually busy streets were empty aside from the demonstrators. The country’s major […]
Iran Sentences Alleged US Spy to Death
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 3:15 am (UTC-5)
An Iranian court has sentenced an American man to death on charges of spying for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency said Monday the judgment against Amir Mirzaei Hekmati was for CIA ties and for cooperating with a “hostile country.” The U.S. State Department has previously demanded his release, saying the […]
Nigeria Braces for Nationwide Strikes
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 2:20 am (UTC-5)
Nigerians upset at a government decision to end the country’s fuel subsidy are preparing to strike Monday, a week after the program’s end brought sharp increases to the price of fuel and food. The country’s major labor unions are calling for the nationwide strike. Smaller protests took place in several areas last week. Long lines […]
6.6 Earthquake Hits Solomon Islands
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 1:20 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 6.6 earthquake has hit the Santa Cruz islands, part of the Pacific’s Solomon Islands group. The earthquake struck Monday afternoon 353 kilometers east of Kira Kira, at a depth of 39 kilometers. The USGS said no destructive tsunami threat exists. However, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said “earthquakes of […]
