Burma’s ethnic Karens called Monday for genuine peace in Burma and for national reconciliation leading toward the establishment of a federal union. In a press release, the Karen National Unity Committee said that despite political reforms under a new civilian government, the situation in Karen areas has not improved and the rights and protection of […]
Biden Arrives in Mexico for Talks
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Mexico. Biden landed in Mexico City late Sunday where he is scheduled to meet separately with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and the three top presidential candidates seeking to replace Mr. Calderon this year. Border violence and drug smuggling are likely to top the list of topics for […]
Republican Candidates Make Final Pitches Before ‘Super Tuesday’
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidates are fanning out across a number of key states as they try to rally support ahead of the so-called “Super Tuesday” set of primaries and caucuses. Voters in 10 states will take part in nominating contests as Republicans move closer to selecting their candidate to face President Barack Obama, a Democrat, […]
Southern Yemen Fighting Kills 98
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni officials say fierce fighting between government troops and al-Qaida militants in the country’s south has killed at least 78 soldiers and 20 militants. Sunday’s fighting erupted in Abyan province when the militants detonated several car bombs and overran a military post near Zinjibar. Officials say a military hospital was overwhelmed with dead and wounded […]
Russia’s Asian Neighbors Expect Warm Relations with Putin
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
Russia’s Asia neighbors say they expect relations to strengthen with the election of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as president. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura told a news conference Monday that Tokyo’s basic policy toward Russia is to promote cooperation in various areas to build an appropriate partnership. Fujimura also said Tokyo hopes to resolve […]
Earthquake Shakes New Delhi
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has shaken India’s capital and its suburbs. People ran into the streets of New Delhi Monday after tremors shook buildings in the early afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter of the quake was 49 kilometers west-northwest of New Delhi at a depth of 19.1 kilometers. There was no immediate […]
Earthquake Shakes New Delhi
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 3:15 am (UTC-5)
An earthquake has shaken India’s capital. People ran into the streets of New Delhi Monday after tremors shook buildings in the early afternoon. There was no immediate word about casualties or damages from the quake, which the U.S. Geological Survey measured at magnitude 5.2.
Republican Candidates Make Final Pitches Before ‘Super Tuesday’
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidates are fanning out across a number of key states as they try to rally support ahead of the so-called “Super Tuesday” set of primaries and caucuses. Voters in 10 states will take part in nominating contests as Republicans move closer to selecting their candidate to face President Barack Obama, a Democrat, […]
Gunmen Kill 27 Iraqi Policemen in Haditha
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi police say gunmen wearing military uniforms opened fire on two checkpoints in the western town of Haditha early Monday, killing at least 27. The victims include two top police commanders who were kidnapped from their homes and executed. At least one of the gunmen was killed. Haditha is under a curfew while police investigate. […]
