The International Criminal Court has ordered four prominent Kenyans to stand trial on charges they helped organize deadly post-election violence four years ago. The court ruled Monday that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with cases against Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, former education minister William Ruto, civil service chief Francis Muthaura, and radio broadcaster […]
Egypt’s Islamist-Led Lower House of Parliament Holds 1st Session
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s newly-elected lower house of parliament has held its first meeting since a popular uprising ousted autocratic president Hosni Mubarak a year ago, with Islamist lawmakers dominating the assembly. The chamber’s oldest member, Mahmoud el-Saqqah, chaired Monday’s inaugural session, which began with a moment of silence for the hundreds of people killed in anti-government protests […]
UN Rights Chief Urges Guantanamo Closure
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay is voicing “deep disappointment” that the U.S. government has failed to close its detention facility at Guantanamo Bay (Cuba), as President Barack Obama pledged on taking office three years ago. Pillay, in a statement Monday, noted the 10th anniversary of the prison opening and the third anniversary of […]
Pakistan Rejects US Findings on Deadly Border Attack
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 9:15 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s military has formally rejected the findings of a U.S. inquiry into last month’s NATO attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers along the Afghan border. The military said Monday that it does not agree with several portions of the investigation report, calling them “factually not correct.” U.S. defense officials blamed inadequate coordination by both Pakistani […]
Nigerians in Kano Pray for Peace After Deadly Blasts
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
Nigerian political and religious leaders prayed for peace Monday in the northern city of Kano, following coordinated blasts that killed an estimated 170 people. The Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, prayed softly in a local mosque where he was joined by Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. But the mosque was half empty, with many Nigerians apparently too […]
Memo Scandal Witness Refuses to Travel to Pakistan
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 7:50 am (UTC-5)
The chief witness in a Pakistani secret memo scandal has told his attorney he does not want to go to Pakistan to testify because he fears he will be detained. The lawyer for Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz says his client is willing to record his testimony elsewhere and submit it to Pakistan’s Supreme Court commission […]
ICC Orders 4 Kenyans to Stand Trial
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
The International Criminal Court has ordered four prominent Kenyans to stand trial on charges they helped organize deadly post-election violence in their country four years ago. The Hague-based court said Monday that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with trials against Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, former education minister William Ruto, Cabinet Secretary Francis Muthaura, […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 4 in Pakistan
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least four militants in the country’s northwest tribal region. The missiles hit a vehicle and a house Monday in North Waziristan tribal agency’s Degan village, near the Afghan border. Pakistani officials say those killed were from Turkmenistan. Drone strikes resumed earlier this month after a […]
EU Eases Travel Bans on Burmese Officials
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
The European Union says it is easing travel bans against top Burmese officials after the government carried out “remarkable” political reforms. EU foreign ministers said in a statement Monday the recent release of political prisoners in Burma shows the government is determined to continue reforms. They also welcomed the easing of media restrictions and efforts […]
2 Arrested in Mumbai Blasts
Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
An Indian anti-terrorism investigator says Mumbai police have arrested two men involved in the triple blasts that hit India’s financial hub last July. However, the investigator said Monday the top suspect, Yasin Bhatkal, remains at large. Bhatkal is a leader in the Indian Mujahideen. Authorities say the back-to-back blasts killed 27 people and wounded more […]
