A suicide car bombing outside a major church in central Nigeria Sunday killed at least three people and wounded more than three dozen others. Authorities say the attack during services at the Church of Christ in Jos follows Friday’s deadly attacks in two northern cities, which killed at least 17 people. Sunday’s attack came as […]
Three People Killed, 38 Wounded In Nigeria Suicide Car Bombing
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
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Democracy Activists go on Trial Sunday in Egypt
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
The trial of dozens of democracy activists, including 16 Americans, has opened in the Egyptian capital. The Americans are among 43 people who are accused of receiving illegal funds from abroad and carrying out political activities unrelated to their civil society work. Witnesses say at least 13 of the defendants appeared in court Sunday in […]
Chinese Flock to Obama Website
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Chinese have flooded U.S. President Barack Obama’s Google-plus page with messages, after China seemingly unblocked the social networking service. Google-plus has not been available in China since it was launched last year, apparently blocked by the communist nation’s strict censorship system. But in the past few days, access has been available, either because […]
Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings; Karzai Calls for Calm
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 7:13 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 say the 25-year-old intelligence officer had studied in Pakistan. The killing of the U.S. officers, […]
Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings; Karzai Calls for Calm
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 7:11 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 say the 25-year-old intelligence officer had studied in Pakistan. The killing of the U.S. officers, […]
Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings; Karzai Calls for Calm
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 7:11 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 say the 25-year-old intelligence officer had studied in Pakistan. The killing of the U.S. officers, […]
Voters Cast Ballots Sunday in Senegal Presidential Election
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Voters are casting ballots Sunday in Senegal, where President Abdoulaye Wade’s decision to seek a controversial third term has triggered several violent demonstrations. Opponents say the 85-year-old leader’s bid for a third term is unconstitutional following a reform he signed into law in 2001 that limits presidents to two terms. But the presidentially appointed Constitutional […]
