Authorities in southern Afghanistan say a suicide car bomber has killed at least three people, including a local district chief. Provincial officials say the head of the Kandahar province’s Panjwayi district was traveling in his car with his two sons when the bomber rammed his vehicle full of explosives into them. All three were killed […]
Suicide Bombing Kills Afghan District Chief
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
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ICRC Suspends Food Aid to 1.1 Million Somalis
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am (UTC-5)
The International Committee of the Red Cross says it has suspended aid to 1.1 million Somalis because local authorities linked to al-Shabab have blocked aid to parts of central and southern parts of the country. The agency charges that since mid-December, local officials have prevented food and seed aid from reaching about 240,000 people in […]
Pakistan’s President Travels to Dubai Amid Crisis
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari flew to the United Arab Emirates Thursday, amid growing tensions between Pakistan’s civilian government and the military. Officials said Mr. Zardari was to attend a wedding in Dubai and will be back in Pakistan on Friday. They also said the trip is not linked to the current crisis in Pakistan. […]
Attack in Kenya Kills 6 Near Somali Border
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Police in northeastern Kenya say an attack near the Somali border has killed at least six people, including four police officers. Authorities said gunmen opened fire and threw an explosive device at a police camp in the town of Gerille late Wednesday. Local officials say the dead included an immigration officer and a civilian. They […]
UN Rights Chief Urges Nigerian Leaders to Halt Violence
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
U.N. Human Rights chief Navi Pillay has called on Nigerian political and religious leaders to join together in efforts to halt sectarian violence in the country. In a statement Thursday, Pillay said it is especially important for Muslim and Christian leaders to “condemn all violence,” including retaliatory attacks. She said those efforts could help stop […]
Nigerian Fuel Subsidy Protest Hits Fourth Day
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
Nigerians have continued their protests for a fourth day against the government’s cancelation of a fuel subsidy, while the U.N.’s human rights chief called on the government to avoid using excessive force in responding to the demonstrations. Protesters gathered in multiple cities Thursday, including the commercial capital of Lagos, as businesses and banks remained closed. […]
Taliban Statement: Ready for Afghan Peace Talks
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
The Taliban says its political wing is ready to enter peace talks to end the war in Afghanistan. In an emailed statement, the group said it has increased its efforts to bring about peace in the troubled nation. But it also reiterated its opposition to the current Afghan constitution, and it referred to the government […]
UN Rights Chief Urges Nigerian Leaders to Halt Violence
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
U.N. Human Rights chief Navi Pillay has called on Nigerian political and religious leaders to join together in efforts to halt sectarian violence in the country. In a statement Thursday, Pillay said it is especially important for Muslim and Christian leaders to “condemn all violence,” including retaliatory attacks. She said those efforts could help stop […]
Taliban Statement: Ready for Afghan Peace Talks
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
The Taliban says its political wing is ready to enter peace talks to end the war in Afghanistan. In an emailed statement Thursday, the group said it has increased its efforts to bring about peace in the troubled nation. But it also reiterated its opposition to the current Afghan constitution, and it referred to the […]
Attack in Kenya Kills 5 Near Somali Border
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
Police in northeastern Kenya say an attack has killed at least five people including three police officers near the Somali border. Authorities said gunmen opened fire and threw an explosive device late Wednesday in Wajir. They said at least 13 people were missing after the attack. No group claimed responsibility, but Kenyan officials have blamed […]
