Iran has welcomed the U.S. navy’s rescue of 13 Iranians who were held hostage by pirates in the Arabian Sea. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast called the rescue a “humanitarian” act, in comments to Iran’s state-run broadcaster Al-Alam. But Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency dismissed the rescue as a “Hollywood” dramatization of a routine incident. […]
Iran Welcomes US Rescue of Iranians Held by Pirates
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
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Tortured Afghan Girl Wants In-Laws Jailed
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
A 15-year-old Afghan girl who was brutally tortured, allegedly at the hands of her in-laws, wants them jailed for their crimes. Sahar Gul spoke to a reporter from her hospital bed Saturday, saying her husband, sister-in-law and father-in-law needed to be put in prison. She accused them of giving her electric shocks and beating her […]
Syrians Mourn 26 Killed in Friday’s Suicide Blast
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have gathered for the funerals of 26 people killed in a suicide blast in Damascus Friday. Thousands of mourners walked in a funeral procession Saturday in the capital, waving Syrian flags and voicing support for Mr. Assad. The suicide bomber carried out the attack at a busy intersection near […]
Obama Wants US Businesses to ‘Insource’ Jobs
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama will urge business leaders next week to keep jobs at home rather than outsourcing their industries abroad. Mr. Obama announced in his weekly address that he will host a forum at the White House Wednesday. He will meet with business leaders who are setting an example of “insourcing” jobs. The president […]
Obama Pushes For ‘Insourcing’ Jobs
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 7:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama will urge business leaders next week to keep jobs at home rather than outsourcing their industries abroad. Mr. Obama announced in his weekly online address that he will host a forum at the White House Wednesday. He will meet with business leaders who are setting an example of “insourcing” jobs. The […]
Kenyan Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Militants in Somalia
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
A Kenyan spokesman says jet fighters have killed dozens of al-Qaida-linked militants gathered in southern Somalia, as part of an ongoing effort to force them out of the country. The spokesman told reporters Saturday that at least 60 al-Shabab militants were killed in Friday’s airstrikes in the town of Garbaharey in Somalia’s Gedo area. He […]
Gunbattle Between Nigerian Police and Assailants Force People to Flee
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
Witnesses in northeastern Nigeria say a gunbattle between unknown assailants and police early Saturday had scores of residents in the town of Potiskum fleeing their homes for safety. There are reports of gunfire around a police station and other sections of the town in Yobe State, with unconfirmed reports of casualties. Potiskum is among 15 […]
Obama Pushes For “Insourcing” Jobs
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama will urge business leaders next week to keep jobs at home rather than outsourcing their industries abroad. Mr. Obama announced in his weekly online address that he will host a forum at the White House on Wednesday. He will meet with business leaders, who are setting an example of “insourcing” jobs. […]
American Teen Returns to U.S. After Mistaken Deportation
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
An American teenager who was deported to Colombia after claiming to be an illegal immigrant has returned to the United States. The 15-year-old girl arrived Friday evening in her home state of Texas. Jakadrien Turner was immediately escorted off the plane for questioning by immigration officials, before being reunited with her family. Turner — who […]
US Rescues Iranians Held Hostage By Pirates
Posted January 7th, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
A U.S. navy ship has rescued 13 Iranians being held hostage by pirates in the Arabian Sea, days after Iran warned U.S. vessels not to return to the Persian Gulf. The U.S. Navy announced Friday that it detected the pirates’ skiff alongside the Iranian fishing vessel, the Al Molai, on Thursday after receiving a distress […]
