At least four Pakistani soldiers and 17 militants were killed Wednesday during clashes in the country’s northwest. Security officials say troops were conducting a search operation in the Jogi village of Kurram tribal agency when they were attacked by a group of militants. More than 21 people were killed in the ensuing gunbattle. The death […]
Militants, Troops Clash in Pakistan’s Northwest
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
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US Special Forces Rescue Hostages in Somalia
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
A U.S. military operation has freed two aid workers – an American woman and a Danish man – who were kidnapped by gunmen three months ago in central Somalia. In a statement Wednesday, President Barack Obama praised U.S. special operations forces who hours earlier freed Jessica Buchanan and Poul Hagen Thisted during a daring pre-dawn […]
Russia Opposes UN Adopting Sanctions Against Syria
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
Russia says it will not back any move by the United Nations to adopt sanctions on Syria. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that such a move would be “unfair and counterproductive.” He said Russia is open to any “constructive proposals” for resolving the crisis in Syria, but that any U.N. resolution must state it […]
US Special Forces Rescue Hostages in Somalia
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
A U.S. military operation has freed two aid workers – an American woman and a Danish man – who were kidnapped by gunmen three months ago in central Somalia. In a statement Wednesday, President Barack Obama praised U.S. special operations forces who hours earlier freed Jessica Buchanan and Poul Hagen Thisted during a daring pre-dawn […]
Military Operation Frees Kidnapped Aid Workers in Somalia
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
An apparent U.S. military operation has freed two aid workers – an American woman and a Danish man – who were kidnapped by gunmen three months ago in central Somalia. The Danish Refugee Council says Jessica Buchanan and Poul Hagen Thisted were rescued early Wednesday “during an operation in Somalia.” The humanitarian organization says both […]
Obama Says Iran “More Isolated Than Ever”
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says the world is united in its response to Iran, leaving the country “more isolated than ever” and its leaders facing “crippling” sanctions. Mr. Obama said in an address to the nation Tuesday that he will not rule out any option for preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but that […]
US Oil Company Reaches Settlement Over Chinese Oil Spill
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 5:00 am (UTC-5)
Chinese officials say U.S.-based oil giant ConocoPhillips has agreed to pay nearly $160 million in damages in connection with last year’s massive oil spill off China’s northeastern coast. The agriculture ministry says it reached a deal with the company to settle scores of lawsuits from local fishermen, who claim the spill in the Bohai Bay […]
Obama Takes New Economic Plan on Tour
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama begins a three-day, five-state trip Wednesday to take to the American people the economic plan he unveiled in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. The president, who faces a contentious re-election bid this year, outlined a blueprint that he says will work for everyone, not just the wealthy. Mr. […]
Japan Records First Trade Deficit in More Than 30 Years
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Japan has posted its first annual trade deficit in more than 30 years, as the loss of nuclear power forced it to import more energy and the rising value of the yen slowed exports. Japan’s Finance Ministry said Wednesday the largely export-driven economy logged a $32 billion deficit for 2011. Total exports shrank 2.7 percent […]
Egyptians Mark First Anniversary of Uprising
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of Egyptians have gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising that pushed long-time president Hosni Mubarak from power. The crowd Wednesday included both those celebrating the change in Egypt and others who say the revolution sparked a year ago is not complete. Protesters are calling for the ruling […]
