A suicide car bombing outside a church in central Nigeria killed at least three people and wounded 38 others. The bombing at the Church of Christ in the central city of Jos sparked rioting by Christian youth. Two people, believed to be Muslims, were killed in reprisal attacks. Sunday’s attack came as a 24-hour curfew […]
Three Killed, 38 Wounded In Nigerian Sectarian Violence
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Trial of Democracy Activists Opens in Egypt
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
An Egyptian court has opened the trial of 16 Americans and 27 other employees of foreign non-profit groups, in a case that has threatened ties between Cairo and Washington and $1.3 billion in annual U.S. military assistance. Judge Mahmoud Mohammed Shoukry presided over a chaotic opening session Sunday, before adjourning the trial until April 26. […]
Thousands Form Human Chain in Anti-Putin Protest
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of Russians have linked hands to form a human chain encircling central Moscow to protest Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s likely return as president in next weekend’s election. The protesters stood side-by-side Sunday around the 16-kilometer Moscow Garden Ring Road, many of them wearing white ribbons that have come to symbolize the biggest opposition protests […]
Syrians Vote on New Constitution as Death Toll Mounts
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
At least 31 Syrian civilians and soldiers were killed in widespread clashes Sunday, as voters cast ballots for a new constitution derided by the opposition and many Western powers. The new text would create a multi-party system in Syria, which has been governed solely by the Baath Party since a 1963 coup, but leaves huge […]
Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings; Karzai Calls for Calm
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
Afghan authorities said Sunday they are looking for an Afghan intelligence official they believe may be responsible for shooting dead two U.S. officers at close range Saturday inside a heavily guarded command center at the Interior Ministry in Kabul. Officials have identified the shooter as Abdul Saboor, a 25-year-old intelligence officer, who had studied in […]
Crowd Boos Incumbent as Senegal Holds Presidential Election
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
Senegal’s presidential election is underway after weeks of violent demonstrations triggered by the incumbent’s decision to seek a third term. Hundreds of people booed President Abdoulaye Wade as he voted at his home precinct on Sunday. Mr. Wade has angered many Senegalese by trying to extend his 12-year rule of the west African nation. Opponents […]
Syrians Vote on New Constitution as Death Toll Mounts
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
At least 31 Syrian civilians and soldiers were killed in widespread clashes Sunday, as voters cast ballots for a new draft constitution amid opposition calls for a boycott of the poll. The proposed document would end the ruling Baath Party’s decades-long rule. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the continued military bombardment of […]
Mandela leaves Hospital After Minor Surgery
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
A South African spokesman says former president Nelson Mandela has been released from the hospital after a surgical procedure for a “long-standing” abdominal condition. President Jacob Zuma office said Sunday the doctors found nothing “seriously wrong” with the 93-year-old anti-apartheid icon. Defense Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said Sunday, Mr. Mandela had a tiny camera inserted into […]
South African Spokesman: Mandela Doing Well, Hospital Release Expected Soon
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
A South African spokesman says former president Nelson Mandela is doing well and could be released from the hospital as early as Sunday after a surgical procedure for a “long-standing” abdominal condition. Defense Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said Sunday, the 93-year-old anti-apartheid icon had a tiny camera inserted into his stomach Saturday after his planned admission […]
Syrians Vote on New Constitution Amid Fresh Violence
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Violence erupted in Syria Sunday, as the polls opened for a vote on a new constitution likely to leave embattled President Bashar al-Assad with a lot of power. Syrian state television aired footage from polling stations around the country and praised the government’s decision to hold the referendum. Critics have denounced the vote as a […]
