Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Monday won a leadership ballot against party rival Kevin Rudd, whom she ousted as prime minister in June 2010. Media reports say Ms. Gillard, Australia’s first female prime minister, defeated Mr. Rudd by a wide margin — 71 votes to 31 in a secret ballot of ruling Labor Party […]
Australian PM Gillard Wins Party Leadership Vote
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 8:30 pm (UTC-5)
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Syrians Vote on New Constitution as Death Toll Mounts
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
At least 31 Syrian civilians and soldiers were killed in more violence 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 if […]
Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings, Calls for Calm
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 5:10 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan authorities are hunting 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. Officials have identified the shooter as Abdul Saboor, a 25-year-old intelligence officer, who had studied in Pakistan. The two U.S. military advisers were found […]
Trial of Democracy Activists Opens in Egypt
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
An Egyptian court has opened the trial of 16 Americans and 27 other employees of foreign non-profit groups charged with illegal political activities and operating without licenses. Judge Mahmoud Mohammed Shoukry presided over a chaotic opening session Sunday, before adjourning the trial until April 26. Television reporters crowded around the judge while an Interior Ministry […]
Demolition of Bin Laden’s Hideout Continues
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan on Sunday continued the demolition of the compound in the northwestern garrison town of Abbottabad where al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden lived for years before being killed by U.S. special forces last May. The demolition, which began late Saturday, continued through the night. Bulldozers were busy tearing down the remnants of the three-story building. […]
Senegal Votes in Controversial Presidential Election
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
The polls have closed in Senegal’s presidential elections after weeks of violent demonstrations triggered by the incumbent’s decision to seek a third term. Earlier Sunday, hundreds of people booed President Abdoulaye Wade as he voted at his home precinct. Mr. Wade has angered many Senegalese by trying to extend his 12-year rule of the West […]
Trial of Democracy Activists Opens in Egypt
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 12:50 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 of the pro-democracy […]
Three Killed, 38 Wounded In Nigerian Sectarian Violence
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
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 […]
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 […]
