A retired British businessman accused of plotting to ship missile parts to Iran says his extradition to the United States is “a disgrace.” Before Christopher Tappin left London Friday for an expected court appearance in El Paso, Texas, later in the day, he criticized the British government for not voiding an extradition agreement with the […]
Briton Extradited to US Over Alleged Iran Missile Parts
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
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Anti-US Protests Resume in Afghanistan
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Anti-U.S. demonstrations in Afghanistan have erupted in Kabul, the capital, and across the country in a fourth day of protests over the burning of Qurans at a NATO facility. The crowd of men in Kabul Friday shouted “death to America.” Officials say police fired into the air to disperse the protesters, wounding at least one. […]
Suicide Bombers Storm Police Station in Pakistan
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
Officials in northwest Pakistan say suicide bombers have attacked a police station, killing at least four police officers. Authorities say three attackers, armed with guns and hand grenades, stormed the station early Friday in the city of Peshawar. The bombers opened fire while entering the compound and then detonated their explosives. Six police officers were […]
Afghanistan Braces for More Violent Protests
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Afghanistan braced itself Friday for a possible fourth day of violent anti-U.S. protests over the burning of Qurans at a NATO facility. At least 13 people have died in demonstrations since the protests erupted Tuesday. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a written apology to Afghan President Hamid Karzai about the desecration of the Islamic […]
Diplomats: ‘Friends of Syria’ to Demand Entry of Aid Within Days
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
A group of Western and Arab-led nations gathering in Tunisia is preparing to demand that Syrian authorities pledge to immediately end all violence and allow the delivery of foreign humanitarian aid to hard-hit areas within days. In a draft declaration to be presented at Friday’s “Friends of Syria” meeting, diplomats are expected to call on […]
Senegal Presidential Campaign Ends, as Opposition Protests Continue
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
The final day of campaigning gets underway Friday in Senegal amid continued protests and calls from the opposition for incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade to withdraw his controversial bid for a third term. Opposition groups have held near-daily protests for much of the past week in an effort to force Mr. Wade to step down ahead […]
Russian Survey Says Putin Expected to Regain Presidency
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
A new Russian opinion poll out Friday says Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is expected to win a third term as president. The survey by the Levada Center shows Mr. Putin would get up to 66 percent of votes in next month’s election. Mr. Putin’s favorable results come a day after he told thousands of supporters […]
British Man Set for Extradition to US in Alleged Iran Weapons Scheme
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 4:15 am (UTC-5)
A retired British businessman is scheduled for extradition to the United States Friday on charges he plotted to ship weapons parts to Iran. Authorities say 65-year-old Christopher Tappin is expected to appear before a judge in Texas later Friday. Tappin has denied arranging the sale of batteries to Iran for surface-to-air missiles in 2006. He […]
US States Sue Over Contraceptives Rule
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
Seven U.S. states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new requirement that religious-affiliated groups offer heath insurance that covers contraceptives and other birth control services. The lawsuit filed Thursday says the new rule violates the right of religious freedom granted by the U.S. Constitution. It was filed by attorneys general in Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, […]
No Breakthrough in US, North Korea Nuclear Talks
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 4:05 am (UTC-5)
A U.S. envoy said Friday that he had made a “little progress” in talks with North Korea on restarting nuclear disarmament, but there had been no breakthrough. Glyn Davies, U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy, told reporters that two days of negotiations in Beijing had covered nuclear non-proliferation, humanitarian aid and other issues at […]
