Tens of thousands of anti-nuclear protesters gathered in cities around the world Sunday to mark the first anniversary of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami that left more than 22,000 people dead or missing, and led to one of the worst nuclear crises in history. Japan collectively paused at 2:46 pm Sunday — the exact moment the […]
World Holds Vigils for Victims of Japan’s Deadly Earthquake, Tsunami
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
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US Service Member Kills 16 Afghan Civilians
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 7:45 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. Army sergeant opened fire on villagers in southern Afghanistan early Sunday, killing 16 people — mostly women and children. The slayings in two villages in Kandahar province, described as the worst atrocity committed by U.S. forces during the 10-year Afghan war, came amid already deepening tensions between Washington and Kabul. Afghan President Hamid […]
Suicide Bomber Kills 15 in NW Pakistan
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
A suicide bomber blew himself up at a funeral attended by an anti-Taliban politician in northwest Pakistan Sunday, killing at least 15 mourners and wounding more than 30 others. Police say the politician, Khushdil Khan, escaped unharmed in the blast on the outskirts of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. A Pakistani Taliban faction claimed […]
UN’s Annan Leaves Syria Empty-Handed
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 5:10 pm (UTC-5)
U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has left Damascus without securing a deal to end Syria’s nearly yearlong conflict. Meanwhile, President Bashar al-Assad’s troops continued to pound opposition areas, clashing with rebels throughout the country. The former U.N. secretary-general said Sunday he left several proposals with Syrian officials and that he remains “optimistic” about the possibility […]
US Service Member Kills 16 Afghan Civilians
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 3:45 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. service member shot dead at least 16 Afghan civilians in southern Kandahar province Sunday, renewing tensions between Washington and Kabul. Afghan President Hamid Karzai called the shooting unforgivable. He demanded an explanation from the United States for what he called “intentional killings,” saying nine children and three women were among the victims. U.S. […]
Delegate Count for Republican Candidates
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
A candidate must win 1,144 delegates in order to clinch the 2012 Republican presidential nomination at the party’s national convention in August. Here are the latest figures for the delegate count in the Republican race — as provided by the Associated Press: Mitt Romney — 454 Rick Santorum — 217 Newt Gingrich — 107 Ron […]
Australians Remember Fukushima Disaster
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of anti-nuclear protesters held rallies across Australia Sunday to mark the first anniversary of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. The rallies in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities also were part of a national day of action to end uranium mining in Australia. Sydney’s march took place near the Australian headquarters of two global mining […]
Swiss Reject Longer Annual Vacations
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to increase the mandatory paid vacation from four to six weeks per year. In a national referendum held Sunday, two-thirds of the voters heeded warnings by the Swiss government and businesses that more vacation would raise labor costs and put the economy at risk. As much of Europe struggles […]
US Service Member Kills At Least 16 Afghan Civilians
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a U.S. service member shot and killed at least 16 Afghan civilians in Kandahar Sunday, renewing tensions between Washington and Kabul. Afghan President Hamid Karzai called Sunday’s shooting unforgivable. He demanded an explanation from the United States for what he called “intentional killings.” Mr. Karzai said nine of the victims were children […]
Republic of Congo Buries 145 Killed in Blast
Posted March 11th, 2012 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
The Republic of Congo has buried 145 people killed in a series of explosions at an arms depot in the capital, Brazzaville. President Dennis Sassou-Nguesso and his wife attended the funeral on Sunday, one week after the explosions ripped through the munitions facility near the Congo River. People laid wreaths of flowers near the coffins, […]
