Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says radical Islamist sect Boko Haram has infiltrated the government, complicating efforts to fight the group. At a speech Sunday in the capital, Abuja, Mr. Jonathan asserted that Boko Haram members are in the executive, parliamentary and judicial branches of government, and also in the armed forces. He said the situation […]
Jonathan: Boko Haram Members in Nigerian Gov’t
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
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Pakistan Recovers Soldiers’ Bodies in Taliban Exchange
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani authorities have recovered the bodies of 10 soldiers in an exchange with the Taliban, following a clash with the militant group two weeks ago in the country’s northwest. Officials said Monday the soldiers had been missing since the Taliban attacked an outpost on December 21 in the Orakzai tribal agency. Through negotiations, the two […]
US Officials Arrive in Burma
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Two top U.S. envoys have arrived in Burma for talks with government ministers about microfinance programs and human trafficking. U.S. special envoy to Burma Derek Mitchell and Luis CdeBaca, the U.S. envoy on human trafficking, are to meet with Burma’s new, nominally civilian government. The trip follows U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s landmark visit […]
Unrest in Chechnya Leaves 8 Dead
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Islamic insurgents killed four Russian soldiers Sunday and wounded another 16 during a clash in the mountains of southern Chechnya. The Russian Interior Ministry says four militants were killed and two wounded in the fighting. The military operation was hindered by deep snow and thick fog. The Russian soldiers resumed their search for the militants […]
Nigerians Protest Fuel Costs in Nationwide Strike
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 7:00 am (UTC-5)
Nigerians have begun a nationwide strike to protest sharp increases in the price of fuel and food after a government decision to end fuel subsidies. Thousands of people gathered Monday in the commercial capital Lagos, where usually busy streets were empty aside from the demonstrators. They chanted and carried signs, including a call to end […]
South Korean President in China for Talks
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
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 […]
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. […]
