Talks between the top nuclear negotiators from the U.S. and North Korea went into “overtime” Thursday after a day of what were described as “substantive and serious” discussions. U.S. negotiator Glyn Davies told reporters in Beijing the sides were in “mid-negotiations” and had decided to have dinner together and then pick up the talks again […]
US, North Korea Meet in Beijing on Nuclear Issues
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
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UN Panel Submits List of Senior Syrian Officials for Possible Abuse Investigations
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights activists say government forces have resumed intense shelling in the opposition stronghold of Homs, while a U.N. commission said evidence shows Syrian leaders “at the highest levels” are responsible for crimes against humanity. The independent U.N. panel said Thursday it delivered a report to the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights that included […]
Thousands March in Pro-Putin Rally In Moscow
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of supporters of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin rallied in Moscow Thursday. The pro-Putin crowd marched along the Moscow River before filing into nearby Luzhniki stadium to hear him speak. The French news agency reported Mr. Putin told the gathering he would be victorious in the March 4 presidential elections, and after […]
World Leaders Focus on Somalia’s Future at London Conference
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
World leaders have gathered in London for a one-day conference aimed at coming up with a coordinated response to decades of instability in Somalia. British Prime Minister David Cameron said at the outset of the meeting Thursday that he is “absolutely convinced” Somalia can solve its problems and fulfill its potential. While he said the […]
Attacks Kill 50, Wound 200 in Iraq
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say a wave of attacks across the country has killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 others in one of the deadliest days this year. Most of the deaths Thursday came in Baghdad, where several bombs exploded including one in the city’s mainly Shi’ite Karradah district that killed nine people […]
Taliban Urges Attacks on Foreign Military Bases After Quran Burnings
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
The Taliban has called on Afghans to attack foreign military bases in retaliation for the burning of Qurans at a NATO base, while protests continued for a third day. In a statement Thursday, the Taliban urged Afghans to kill, capture and beat foreign soldiers as a lesson to never desecrate the Muslim holy book. Thousands […]
Ex-Philippines President Pleads Not Guilty to Election Fraud
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 4:15 am (UTC-5)
Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo pleaded not guilty to charges of electoral fraud, as her high-profile trial got underway in Manila on Thursday. The 64-year-old Ms. Arroyo appeared at the brief arraignment hearing, smiling and wearing a white neck brace because of a spinal injury. She is accused of conspiring with a notorious warlord to […]
Taliban Urges Attacks on Foreign Military Bases After Quran Burnings
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 4:05 am (UTC-5)
The Taliban has called on Afghans to attack foreign military bases in retaliation for the burning of Qurans at a NATO base, while protests continued for a third day. In a statement Thursday, the Taliban urged Afghans to kill, capture and beat foreign soldiers as a lesson to never desecrate the Muslim holy book. Thousands […]
US, North Korea Meet in Beijing on Nuclear Issues
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Senior negotiators from the United States and North Korea have met in Beijing for talks that could lead to the resumption of six-party talks aimed at persuading Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear arms program. The negotiators met for more than two hours Thursday morning at North Korea’s embassy and then resumed the talks in the […]
Rights Group Says Afghans Displaced by War Lack Proper Housing, Food
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
An international human rights group says fighting in Afghanistan has displaced half a million people who now lack access to adequate housing, food and schools. London-based Amnesty International said in a report released Thursday that the situation is a “horrific humanitarian and human rights crisis.” The report said the displaced are living in settlements that […]
