Russia’s state television says Russian and Ukrainian authorities have arrested a group of suspects accused of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The Channel One station said Monday the suspects were plotting to kill Mr. Putin in Moscow immediately after Russia’s March 4 presidential election. The report said the suspects were arrested in Ukraine’s […]
Report: Russia, Ukraine Foil Plot to Assassinate Putin
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
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US, South Korea Begin Military Exercises Despite North Korean Threats
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 2:05 am (UTC-5)
South Korea and the United States began an annual, joint military exercise Monday, despite threats from North Korea last week that it would launch a “sacred war” if its territory is encroached upon. A spokesman at South Korea’s Defense Ministry called the exercise routine, explaining it will be similar in scope and size to last […]
Syrians Vote on New Constitution as Death Toll Mounts
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 1:40 am (UTC-5)
At least 31 Syrian civilians and soldiers were killed in violence that continued Sunday while voters were casting ballots for a new constitution that the Syrian opposition and Western governments call a farce. The constitution would create a multi-party system in Syria, which has been governed solely by the Baath Party since 1963. But even […]
Suicide Attack Kills 9 Amid Protests in Afghanistan
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 1:30 am (UTC-5)
Afghan police say nine people have been killed in a suicide car bombing outside an airport in eastern Afghanistan used for civilian and military flights. Several others were wounded in the blast early Monday at the gates of Jalalabad airport. Provincial officials say most of the casualties appear to be civilians. Two airport guards and […]
Australian PM Wins Leadership Ballot
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 1:15 am (UTC-5)
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Monday declared the political drama to be over, after easily winning a leadership ballot against party rival Kevin Rudd, whom she ousted as prime minister in June of 2010. Media reports say Ms. Gillard, Australia’s first female prime minister, defeated Mr. Rudd by a wide margin – 71 votes […]
The Artist Wins Big at Oscar Awards
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
The black-and-white film The Artist was the big winner at Sunday’s 84th Oscar awards, capturing best picture and major awards for its director and lead actor. Frenchman Jean Dujardin won the Oscar for best actor for his role in the film about a struggling silent-era movie star, while Michel Hazanavicius was honored as best director. […]
Suicide Attack Kills 6 Amid Protests in Afghanistan
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Afghan police at least six people have been killed in a suicide car bombing at the gates of Jalalabad airport in eastern Afghanistan. Several others were wounded in the blast early Monday. Provincial officials say most of the casualties appear to be civilians. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. It was not immediately […]
Plummer Becomes Oldest Actor to Win Oscar
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 11:05 pm (UTC-5)
Christopher Plummer became the oldest actor to win an Oscar, as Hollywood gathered Sunday to honor the best films of 2011. The 82-year-old Plummer won the best supporting actor award for his role in Beginners as an elderly widower who embraces his homosexuality. Actress Octavia Spencer Octavia Spencer received a standing ovation when she won […]
Hugo, The Artist Win Early Oscars
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 9:20 pm (UTC-5)
Veteran Oscar Host Billy Crystal opened the 84th Oscar awards ceremony Sunday with jokes about his age and attempts to attract a younger audience to the annual show. The segment included a long pause while Crystal, who has hosted the awards show nine times previously, sat silently next to teen music sensation Justin Bieber. The […]
Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings, Calls for Calm
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan authorities have launched a manhunt for an Afghan intelligence official suspected of killing two U.S. officers at close range inside a heavily guarded command center at the Interior Ministry in Kabul Saturday. The authorities on Sunday identified the shooter as Abdul Saboor, a 25-year-old intelligence officer, who had studied in Pakistan. The two U.S. […]
