Western diplomats have expressed concern over Iran’s move to enrich uranium to a higher level, saying it violates United Nations sanctions resolutions over Tehran’s nuclear program. Diplomats from the United States, Britain, France and Germany raised the new developments at the U.N. Security Council Wednesday, two days after Iranian officials confirmed that a new underground […]
Diplomats: Iran’s Uranium Enrichment Violates UN Resolutions
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
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US Denies Role in Iranian Nuclear Scientist’s Death
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has denied any role in Wednesday’s killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran. After the State Department initially declined to respond to Iranian charges that the U.S. or Israel was responsible for Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan’s assassination, the White House said the United States “had absolutely nothing to do” with the blast […]
Obama Orders Military Officers to South Sudan
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 5:00 pm (UTC-5)
President Barack Obama has ordered five U.S. military officers to join the United Nations mission to help set up the newly-founded country of South Sudan. A Pentagon spokesman says the officers from the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines will take part in what the Pentagon calls peace operations. This includes helping with good governance, […]
Peace Activists Gather on Turkey’s Border With Syria
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
Activists from around the world have gathered on Turkey’s border with Syria, demanding an end to violence against anti-government protesters inside Syria. The group, which calls itself the “Freedom Convoy,” is made up mostly of young Syrians living abroad. Group member Bilal Dalati said he is protesting because his own family members are getting killed. […]
Assad Rallies Syrians; Western Journalist Killed
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 3:45 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a rare public appearance Wednesday, telling thousands of supporters in Damascus that his government will defeat a “conspiracy” behind 10 months of opposition unrest. Mr. Assad, surrounded by security guards and casually dressed, told the crowd he drew strength from their presence. He said that “true patriots” are defending the […]
Defendant Kills Prosecutor in German Court
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
German police say a defendant accused of embezzlement has shot and killed a prosecutor during his trial in southern Germany. Police say the 54-year old man opened fire Wednesday afternoon in a court in Dachau, near Munich, while the judge was reading his verdict. He shot the prosecutor several times. There are no reports of […]
Slovenia’s Parliament Rejects Prime Minister-Designate
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
Slovenia is facing political uncertainty after members of parliament rejected the appointment of Zoran Jankovic to be the eurozone nation’s new prime minister. Jankovic failed to gain a parliamentary majority Wednesday, receiving the support of only 42 lawmakers in the 90-seat assembly. Just 47 voted, as several parties abstained. Jankovic, mayor of the Slovenian capital […]
US Economy on the Mend But Hiring Limited
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 3:00 pm (UTC-5)
The end of 2011 helped give the world’s largest economy a boost although not enough to make a large dent in unemployment. The U.S. central bank issued its so-called “Beige Book” report Wednesday — an anecdotal look at the overall health of the country’s economy. The Federal Reserve report said the U.S. economy “expanded at […]
Bombing Kills Iranian Nuclear Scientist
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian media say a bomb blast in Tehran has killed a university professor who also worked as a scientist on Iran’s nuclear program. The Fars news agency said two unidentified people on a motorcycle planted the bomb under the car of Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, killing him and his driver Wednesday. The report said a passerby […]
Ahmadinejad Lands in Cuba
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in Cuba, the latest stop on his Latin American tour. Mr. Ahmadinejad landed in Havana Wednesday, where he was greeted by Cuban Vice President Esteban Lazo. The Iranian leader is expected to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro as well as with Fidel Castro during the brief, one-day stop. He […]
