Police in Nigeria said Thursday that militants attacked a prison and freed several inmates in the central part of the country. Witnesses said around 20 gunmen on motorcycles attacked the federal prison just south of Abuja late Wednesday, firing at guards before setting off a bomb outside the main gate. They said one guard was […]
Nigerian Militants Storm Prison, Free Inmates
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
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Police Say Thailand Bombers Targeted Israeli Diplomats
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
Thai authorities say three Iranians who have been arrested in connection with this week’s explosions in Bangkok were part of an assassination plot targeting Israeli diplomats. The third suspect was arrested Wednesday in Malaysia at the international airport in Kuala Lumpur. Two other Iranian men were arrested immediately after Tuesday’s bomb blasts in the Thai […]
Kosovo Serb Voters Reject Pristina Rule
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Serbs in northern Kosovo cast a near unanimous rejection of a referendum on whether to recognize the country’s ethnic Albanian dominated government after two days of voting. The Kosovo Serb electoral commission said 99.7 percent of voters in the four Serbian communities in northern Kosovo opposed the referendum. Ethnic Serbs have ignored Pristina’s efforts to […]
Indian Police Arrest Tibetan Protesters Outside Chinese Embassy
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Indian police have arrested dozens of Tibetan activists during a loud and disorderly protest outside the Chinese embassy in New Delhi. Police forcibly dragged away the kicking and screaming protesters, who were demonstrating to call attention to the situation in Tibet, where more than 20 monks and nuns have set themselves on fire to protest […]
Poll: Most Americans Think Chinese Economy Bigger Than U.S.
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
As China’s Vice President Xi Jinping wraps up his visit to the United States, a new poll finds most Americans now believe — incorrectly — that China has the world’s largest economy. The poll, by the U.S.-based Gallup research firm, found that 53 percent of Americans consider China to be economically superior. By comparison, only […]
Vote On Greek Bailout Expected Monday
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Euro zone finance ministers are expected to vote on whether to authorize a second bailout package for Greece as soon as Monday. Greece Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos told reporters late Wednesday that his country had met the last two requirements of the European Union and International Monetary Fund to secure the $172 billion bailout. Venizelos […]
Afghan Leader in Pakistan for Talks
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is in Pakistan Thursday for talks focussing on efforts to facilitate peace with the Afghan Taliban. Mr. Karzai is expected to hold talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to discuss a range of issues including expanding relations, economic ties and anti-terror cooperation. He is […]
US Congress Reach Deal on Payroll Tax Cut
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reached an agreement on legislation to extend a payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits through the end of 2012. Democratic Senator Max Baucus announced the deal late Wednesday after a long day of negotiations between House and Senate members. The measure is expected to be voted on later […]
Clinton Says US Focusing On Efficient Diplomatic, Aid Efforts
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States is working “more deeply in fewer areas” as part of diplomatic and aid efforts to resolve conflicts and help countries become more self-sufficient. Speaking Wednesday at a town hall meeting at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Clinton said the emphasis is on “high-impact development” […]
Wal-Mart Aims for China Rebound After Meat-Packaging Scandal
Posted February 16th, 2012 at 3:05 am (UTC-5)
The world’s largest retailer says it is looking forward to rapid growth in China as it recovers from an embarrassing meat-packaging scandal. The chief executive of Wal-Mart International says the company hopes not only to keep pace with China’s rapid economic growth but to exceed it as the company seeks to boost its market share. […]
