The Syrian government and activists say dozens of civilians have been killed in Homs in recent days, although both sides dispute responsibility for the deaths. Activists say the bodies of at least 45 women and children have been discovered in the central city that has been a flashpoint for an anti-government uprising and retaliatory attacks […]
Women, Children Found Dead in Syrian Flashpoint City
Taliban Vows Revenge for Killing of 16 Afghan Civilians
The Taliban has vowed to seek revenge against what it called “American savages” after a U.S. Army sergeant went on an apparent shooting spree in southern Afghanistan, killing 16 Afghan villagers — many of them children. U.S. and Afghan officials say the U.S. soldier walked off his base and attacked homes in the Panjwai district […]
Uganda Warns Against Exaggerating LRA Threat
Uganda says it welcomes the online campaign against the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army but warns against exaggerating the LRA threat. In a statement published by a state-owned newspaper (New Vision), the government approved of campaigns to raise awareness of the LRA and the plight of the rebel group’s victims. But it said any campaign must […]
45 Feared Dead in Afghan Avalanche
At least 45 people are feared dead after an avalanche struck remote villages in eastern Afghanistan. Heavy snow engulfed homes in Nuristan province on Monday. Provincial officials say the affected area has been cut off, making it difficult for rescuers to reach trapped villagers. Avalanches are common in Afghanistan’s mountainous north and east, but analysts […]
Taliban Vows Revenge for Killing of 16 Civilians
The Taliban has vowed to seek revenge against “American savages” after a U.S. Army sergeant apparently walked into the homes of sleeping Afghans Sunday and killed them. Many of the victims were women and children. Civilian casualties have long been a major cause of friction between Washington and Kabul. The U.S. Embassy has warned American […]
Taliban Vows Revenge for Killing of 16 Civilians
The Taliban has vowed to seek revenge against “American savages” after a U.S. Army sergeant apparently walked into the homes of sleeping Afghans Sunday and killed them. Many of the victims were women and children. Civilian casualties have long been a major cause of friction between Washington and Kabul. The U.S. Embassy has warned American […]
Taliban Vows Revenge for Killing of 16 Civilians
The Taliban has vowed to seek revenge against “American savages” after a U.S. Army sergeant apparently walked into the homes of sleeping Afghans Sunday and killed them. Many of the victims were women and children. Civilian casualties have long been a major cause of friction between Washington and Kabul. The U.S. Embassy has warned American […]
Syrian Activists Say Women, Children Massacred in Homs
Syrian activists say the bodies of at least 45 women and children have been discovered in the city of Homs. The activists say some of the bodies were badly mutilated and that some of the women were raped. They blame pro-government forces for the massacre. Syrian officials confirm the deaths, but blame those they call […]
China Hints at Easier Money, Looser Grip on Yuan
China’s central bank says it is considering steps to loosen credit, just days after the country posted its largest trade deficit in more than a decade. People’s Bank Governor Zhou Xiaochuan said the bank must still weigh the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the amount of money banks are required to hold in reserve. But […]
US Navy’s First Nuclear-Powered Carrier Begins Final Deployment
The U.S. Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has departed on its final deployment. The USS Enterprise left Sunday from a Naval station in Virginia. The Navy says the ship is scheduled for a routine deployment to the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, focusing on maritime security and efforts to maintain regional stability. Originally built at […]