The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned what it calls “widespread and systematic violations of human rights” by the Syrian government, and reiterated the “urgent” need to address the humanitarian situation in the country. At a session Thursday in Geneva, the council adopted a resolution calling on President Bashar al-Assad’s government to immediately halt […]
UN Rights Council Condemns Syrian Crackdown
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
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Bomb Explodes Near Offices of Turkey’s Ruling Party Injuring at Least 10 Police Officers
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Turkish officials say a remote controlled bomb exploded near the offices of the country’s ruling party in Istanbul Thursday, injuring at least 16 people, mostly police officers. Police chief said explosives mounted on a stationary motorcycle were detonated when a bus carrying 21 police officers drove by early Thursday. State-run television showed pictures of ambulances […]
UN Rights Council Condemns Syrian Crackdown
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned what it calls “widespread and systematic violations of human rights” by the Syrian government, and reiterated the “urgent” need address the humanitarian situation in the country. At a session Thursday in Geneva, the council adopted a resolution calling on President Bashar al-Assad’s government to immediately halt “all […]
Tibetan Exiles Protest China’s Top Diplomat in India
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
Indian police dragged away a group of Tibetan exiles as they demonstrated Thursday in New Delhi outside a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and his Indian counterpart. The protesters were demanding that China withdraw from the disputed Himalayan region, where India has back its claim with a troop presence for more than five […]
South Africa’s ANC Expels Youth Leader Malema
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
South Africa’s ruling party has expelled its embattled youth leader, Julius Malema, after senior leaders ruled he has not shown remorse for sowing division within its ranks. A disciplinary panel of the African National Congress said late Wednesday that Malema, president of the party’s powerful Youth League, was guilty of repeatedly bringing the ANC into […]
Two NATO Troops Killed by Afghan Soldier
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
NATO says two of its servicemen were shot dead in an attack carried out by two Afghans, including one believed to be a soldier. Thursday’s shooting in southern Afghanistan is the most recent in a spate of attacks on NATO service members killed by their Afghan colleagues. A total of six NATO service members were […]
Tibetan Exiles Protest China’s Top Diplomat in India
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
Indian police dragged away a group of Tibetan exiles as they demonstrated Thursday in New Delhi outside a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and his Indian counterpart. The protesters were demanding that China withdraw from the disputed Himalayan region, where India has back its claim with a troop presence for more than five […]
Arab Foreign Ministers, Russian Counterpart to Discuss Syria Crisis
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
Kuwaiti officials say Arab foreign ministers will meet next week with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss the crisis in Syria, where on Wednesday security forces launched a ground assault on the besieged city of Homs. The officials said Thursday the meeting will take place March 7 in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Russia and […]
UN Urges Anti-Piracy Action in West Africa
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council is urging West African countries to hold a summit to confront the growing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea region. The 15-member body on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the countries and other regional organizations to develop a comprehensive anti-piracy strategy. Pirate attacks have become increasingly […]
Passengers Leaving Disabled Italian Cruise Ship in Seychelles
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
Passengers from a disabled Italian cruise ship are finally on dry land after it docked at a port in the Seychelles Thursday. One passenger said their meals consisted of water, bread and salami while stranded on the Costa Allegra. The ship had been drifting for three days in the Indian Ocean without power. The Red […]
