North Koreans took part in a massive rally in the capital, Pyongyang, Tuesday to show support for their country’s policies and new leader Kim Jong Un. Pumping their fists and chanting, tens of thousands of people beat drums and carried placards and large national flags as they paraded across Kim Il Sung Square. North Korean […]
North Koreans Hold Massive Rally To Support New Leader
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
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Reports: Turkey Ex-Military Chief Suspect in Anti-Government Case
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Turkish media reports say prosecutors have named a former chief of Turkey’s military as a suspect in an Internet campaign aimed at destabilizing the country’s Islamic-based government. State-run news agencies say retired General Ilker Basbug has been called to answer questions in connection with a trial of current and former officers linked to the so-called […]
Taliban Strikes Preliminary Deal for Qatar Office
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
The Afghan Taliban said Tuesday it has reached a preliminary agreement to open a political office in the Gulf state of Qatar, in a move that could help facilitate peace talks to end the war in Afghanistan. The announcement came in an e-mailed statement from Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. He also said the Taliban is […]
Nigerians Protest End to Fuel Subsidy
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Protesters in Nigeria have marched against a government decision to end a popular consumer fuel subsidy, which has sent prices soaring in the oil-rich nation. Demonstrators in Lagos Tuesday chanted as they carried banners and signs critical of President Goodluck Jonathan. Some protesters went to gas stations to disrupt business. Mr. Jonathan has said ending […]
Egypt Begins Final Round of Lower House Vote
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Egyptians have begun voting in the final round of elections to choose members of the country’s lower house of parliament. Voting began Tuesday in nine provinces, including al-Gharbiya, North Sinai and South Sinai, the last areas to hold polls in a process that began in late November. The two-day vote is part of Egypt’s first […]
Burma Begins Clemency, as Activists Express Disappointment
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Burma on Tuesday began releasing prisoners as part of a government-ordered clemency program. But some activists say not enough political prisoners are being freed under the deal. Dozens of family members of inmates gathered Tuesday outside the notorious Insein prison in Rangoon, waiting for the release of their relatives. But many were disappointed the clemency […]
Indian Official Blasts ‘Inexcusable’ Shooting Death of Kashmir Protester
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
Indian Kashmir’s top official on Tuesday criticized his country’s security forces for fatally shooting a teenage student during a protest against mid-winter power cuts. Indian paramilitary forces opened fire on the group of protesters on Monday, killing an 18-year-old student and wounding two other people. The chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir state, Omar Abdullah, […]
France Calls for Clarification of Monitor Mission in Syria
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
France has expressed concerns about the conditions under which Arab League monitors are carrying out their mission in Syria. French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said Tuesday the conditions need to be “clarified,” and also called on the U.N. Security Council to take action on Syria. Juppe said the Council “cannot stay silent” and that the […]
Suicide Bombing Kills 4 in Southern Afghanistan
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
A suicide bombing in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar has killed at least four children and a police officer. Local Afghan officials say Tuesday’s attack happened in southern Kandahar city when a suicide bomber riding a motorcycle detonated his explosives near an Afghan police checkpoint. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Also […]
Iran Warns US Carrier Away From Persian Gulf
Posted January 3rd, 2012 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
Iran says a U.S. aircraft carrier should not to return to the Persian Gulf, a day after Tehran completed naval exercises near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian army chief Ataollah Salehi said Tuesday Iran will not repeat its warning, but did not name the U.S. carrier. A spokeswoman for the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, […]
