Italian authorities are expressing anger that Thursday’s attempted rescue of a British and an Italian hostage in Nigeria apparently went ahead without their input. Speaking to reporters Friday, Italy’s President Giorgio Napolitano said Britain did not inform or consult with Italy on the botched (failed) rescue operation, behavior he called “inexplicable.” The head of a […]
Italy: Britain Must Explain Failed Hostage Rescue in Nigeria
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
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Militant Ambush Kills 7 Pakistani Soldiers
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say insurgents have ambushed a military patrol in the semi-autonomous tribal region of North Waziristan, killing seven soldiers. Authorities say Pakistani forces have retaliated, killing eight militants. North Waziristan, located on the Afghan border, is a major hub for Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants.
Thousands of Anti-Government Demonstrators March in Rome
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of protesters with banners and flags have converged on the center of Rome, protesting government cutbacks and reforms. They are upset over labor reforms introduced by Prime Minister Mario Monti as part of new austerity measures to pay down the Italy’s debt and improve the country’s solvency. Mr. Monti has promoted reforming the labor […]
Militant Ambush Kills 4 Pakistani Soldiers
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
PakistanI officials say insurgents have ambushed a military patrol in the semi-autonomous tribal region of North Waziristan, killing at least four soldiers. Authorities say Pakistani forces have retaliated, killing eight militants. North Waziristan, located on the Afghan border, is a major hub for Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants.
Economists Predict More U.S. Jobs Gains in February
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
Economists are eagerly awaiting Friday’s release of the U.S. government’s unemployment report for February . They are predicting that the economy added about 210,000 jobs last month, keeping the unemployment rate unchanged at 8.3 percent posted from January, when the economy created 243,000 jobs. It would mark the third straight month the economy has added […]
Paint Poisoning Suspected in Indian Death
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
Indian officials say a teenage boy has died and nearly 200 people have been hospitalized in Mumbai after suffering suspected allergic reactions to contaminated powder paint used in Holi, an Indian festival of color. Vast amounts of paint are sprinkled on revelers during Holi, a Hindu festival which celebrates the victory of good over evil. […]
Syrian Violence Continues Before Visit by U.N. Envoy
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
Syrian troops continued their crackdown on opposition forces on the eve of a visit by new U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan, who is calling for a political solution to the year-long crisis. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said government soldiers stormed villages in the northwestern province of Idlib in an attempt to hunt down […]
Afghan-US Deal Struck on Prison Handover
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
The United States has reached an agreement with Afghanistan on the transfer of U.S. detention facilities in the country to Afghan authorities. Officials say Afghan Defense Minister General Abdul Rahim Wardak and top American military commander General John Allen are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding Friday. One of the facilities that will be […]
Zimbabwe PM says Military Will Disregard Election Results
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says the country’s military leaders have told him they will not allow anyone but President Robert Mugabe to rule the country, regardless of who wins an election. At a press conference Thursday in the capital, Harare, Mr. Tsvangirai said he and his MDC party do not want a war, and […]
Italians Angry Nigerian Hostage Rescue Attempted Without Their Input
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
Italian authorities are expressing anger that Thursday’s attempted rescue of a British and an Italian hostage in Nigeria was apparently authorized without their input. The head of a parliamentary committee on Italian national security, Massimo d’Alema, says Britain needs to clarify why it did not discuss the operation with Italy before beginning. Italian security officials […]
