A skiing holiday in the Swiss Alps for Belgian tourists came to a terrible end late Tuesday when their tour bus crashed into a tunnel wall, killing 28 people — 22 of them children. Anguished and grieving parents began arriving Wednesday at the schools in Lommel and Heverlee , where many of the children had […]
Grieving Parents Head to Swiss Crash Site; 28 Dead, Including 22 Children
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
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Vietnam Jails 8 Ethnic Hmong for Unrest
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
A court in northwestern Vietnam has sent eight ethnic Hmong tribesmen to prison for up to 30 months, for what the government describes as disturbing social order and inciting separatist unrest last year. Supporters say the minority Christian defendants were participating in a religious convocation. The official Vietnam News Agency, in a report Wednesday, described […]
Obama Welcomes British PM to White House, Mideast on Agenda
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed his closest ally, British Prime Minister David Cameron, to the White House. Mr. Obama hosted an elaborate arrival ceremony Wednesday for the official visit. He called the relationship between the United States and Britain “one of the greatest alliances the world has ever known” and the “one constant” through […]
Obama Welcomes British PM to White House, Mideast on Agenda
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed his closest ally, British Prime Minister David Cameron, to the White House. Mr. Obama hosted an elaborate arrival ceremony Wednesday for the official state visit. He called the relationship between the United States and Britain “one of the greatest alliances the world has ever known” and the “one constant” […]
112 Dead in Bangladesh Ferry Accident
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
The death toll from a ferry accident in southern Bangladesh has risen to 112, with dozens of people still missing. Authorities say more than 200 people were aboard the ferry when it capsized Tuesday south of Dhaka after colliding with an oil barge. Hundreds of distraught relatives waited at the Meghna River’s edge Wednesday for […]
Eurozone Gives Final OK for Greek Bailout
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
After months of negotiations with its European neighbors, Greece has secured final approval of a new $170 billion bailout, the country’s second rescue package in two years. Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker said Wednesday the first installment of more than $51 billion would be sent to the Athens government in several segments. The bailout, along […]
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Defends Himself in Parliament Query
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has defended his record in office during an interrogation by lawmakers who accuse him of economic mismanagement and defying Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Iranian parliament’s questioning of Mr. Ahmadinejad on Wednesday marked the first time that lawmakers had summoned an Iranian president to testify about his policies. Iran’s state […]
Panetta: Civilian Shooting Deaths Will Not Undermine US-Afghan Relations
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says recent violence in Afghanistan — including a deadly shooting spree allegedly by a U.S. soldier — will not deter the United States from carrying out its mission in the country. Pentagon spokesman George Little said Wednesday Panetta met with Afghan provincial officials while touring Afghanistan. Panetta’s visit, which was […]
Quakes Rattle Tokyo, Northeastern Japan
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:10 am (UTC-5)
A series of earthquakes sent jitters through Tokyo and northeast Japan late Wednesday, but caused no apparent damage or injury. Seismologists say the first quake, a 6.8 magnitude temblor off Hokkaido island, struck some 700 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. Authorities lifted all tsunami advisories about 90 minutes later. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the 5.7 […]
Azerbaijan Unveils Iran-Backed Plot
Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
Azerbaijan says it broke up an Iranian-backed plot to attack the U.S. and Israeli embassies in Baku. Azerbaijan’s national security ministry made the announcement Tuesday even though the arrests took place in January. It said 22 Azerbaijan citizens were arrested in connection with the alleged plot, charged with suspicion of plotting attacks. Wednesday’s statement said […]
