North Korea has threatened to launch a “sacred war” if South Korea and the United States go ahead with planned annual military exercises. The North’s National Defense Commission called the maneuvers “an outright challenge to the peace and security of the Korean peninsula and an explicit act of destruction.” The statement also hinted at possible […]
Afghan Quran Protests Enter 5th Day
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Afghans are taking part Saturday in a fifth straight day of protests over the burning of Qurans. Officials say at least 24 people across the country have died since Wednesday in the protests, including two American soldiers. American apologies about the desecration of the Muslim holy book by NATO forces at Bagram Air […]
US Ambassador Complains about Haqqani Havens
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
A prominent U.S. newspaper says the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan sent a top-secret cable to Washington last month warning that the existence of “enemy havens” in Pakistan was placing the success of the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan in jeopardy. The report says the message was so secretive that it was sent through CIA channels rather […]
Senegal Presidential Campaign Ends With Demonstrations
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 1:30 am (UTC-5)
Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade is ignoring demonstrations for him to withdraw his controversial bid for a third term in Sunday’s election. On Friday, a few hundred women marched in protest past a billboard of the 85-year-old leader in Dakar, the capital. They say Mr. Wade has breached the constitution by seeking a third term. President […]
Five Worshippers Killed in Nigeria
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 12:45 am (UTC-5)
A series of bomb blasts and shootings in northern Nigeria has killed at least five worshippers. In the northwestern town of Kano, police say gunmen on a motorcycle killed five worshippers at a mosque Friday night. No one has claimed responsibility, but authorities believe Boko Haram is involved in the attack. Authorities also suspect the […]
Five Worshippers Killed in Nigeria
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 12:15 am (UTC-5)
A series of bomb blasts and shootings in northern Nigeria has killed at least five worshippers. In the northwestern town of Kano, police say gunmen on a motorcycle killed five worshippers at a mosque Friday night. No one has claimed responsibility, but authorities believe Boko Haram is involved in the attack. Authorities also suspect the […]
