South Korea’s defense ministry says its marines are conducting a live-fire artillery drill on Yeonpyeong island, which was shelled by North Korea in 2010. The ministry says the drills, near the disputed sea border separating North and South Korea, are the first since the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il last month. Artillery […]
South Korea Conducts Artillery Drills Near Sea Border
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 11:30 pm (UTC-5)
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Irregularities in Nicaragua Election Prompt US Aid Review
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says Nicaragua’s recent elections were “a setback to democracy” and warned it would now review aid to the country. In a statement Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the November 6 re-election of President Daniel Ortega was marred by significant irregularities. The statement said the process was not transparent or impartial, […]
UN’s Ban Says Very Pleased with Burmese Democratic Reforms
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is very pleased with the democratic reforms so far in Burma, and that he plans another visit there soon. Mr. Ban Wednesday said he is encouraged by moves from President Thein Sein, such as freeing political prisoners. He said he and other U.N. diplomats have continuously and patiently […]
Irregularities in Nicaragua Election Prompt US Aid Review
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 8:10 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says Nicaragua’s recent elections were “a setback to democracy” and warned it would now review aid to country. In a statement Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the November 6 re-election of President Daniel Ortega was marred by significant irregularities. The statement said the process was not transparent or impartial, and […]
Arab League, European Nations Push to End Assad’s Rule
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
The Arab League says the withdrawal of monitors from Gulf Arab states will not hinder its work in Syria as France, Britain and Germany joined efforts at the United Nations to end President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. A league official said Wednesday a new group of observers is set to replace the 55 monitors from the […]
UN Envoy: Peace Talks Should be Afghan-led
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 6:45 pm (UTC-5)
The new United Nations envoy to Afghanistan said Wednesday any peace talks with the Taliban must be Afghan-led in order to be successful. Jan Kubis said that no major party should be excluded from the discussions. Kubis took over the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan from Staffan de Mistura, who held the post until the […]
UN’s Ban Says He’s Very Pleased with Burmese Democratic Reforms
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is very pleased with the democratic reforms so far in Burma and that he plans another visit there soon. Mr. Ban said Wednesday he is encouraged by moves from President Thein Sein, such as freeing political prisoners. Mr. Ban said he and other U.N. diplomats have continuously and […]
Kidnappings of Foreigners in Pakistan
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 5:15 pm (UTC-5)
Foreigners kidnapped in Pakistan in the last six months: January 22, 2012 – A Kenyan aid worker and his Pakistani driver disappear in Sindh’s province’s town of Naushero Feroze. Police say they may have been abducted for ransom. January 19, 2012 – Two foreign aid workers — an Italian and a German — are kidnapped […]
1 Dead, 30 Wounded in Protests Against New Governor of South Darfur
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
Police say one person was killed in violent protests Wednesday against the ousting of the governor of Sudan’s South Darfur state. Witnesses report tires burning in the streets, looted stores, and smashed cars throughout the state capital of Nyala. Officials say one protester was shot to death and about 30 other demonstrators and police officers […]
Italian Official: It Would be a Miracle to Find Survivors in Shipwreck
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
An Italian official overseeing the search efforts of the capsized cruise liner Costa Concordia near Giglio island said Wednesday it would “take a miracle” to find any survivors from the January 13 disaster. Franco Gabrielli told reporters that, given the time passed and the conditions, it was unlikely to find anybody alive. He said, however, […]
