A French court has placed former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn under formal investigation for alleged involvement in a prostitution ring. Strauss-Kahn posted a $133,000 bail to avoid sitting in jail while prosecutors pursue their case. A formal investigation in France is one step short of formal charges. Prosecutors allege Strauss-Kahn helped supply prostitutes […]
French Court Charges Strauss-Kahn in Alleged Prostitution Ring
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 11:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Syrian Troops Kill 19; Annan Warns Crisis Cannot Drag On
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have killed at least 19 people in attacks across the country, and international peace envoy Kofi Annan says the crisis “cannot be allowed to drag on indefinitely.” Activists say government shells hit several parts of the central city of Homs Monday as part of a daily assault on remaining centers of resistance. […]
3 NATO Troops Killed by Afghan Forces
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
Three coalition troops — two British and one American — were killed Monday by Afghan security forces in two separate incidents. NATO officials say that in the first incident, two British soldiers were shot dead at a NATO base in Lashkar Gah in southern Helmand province. Coalition troops returned fire, killing the attacker, who was […]
Tibetan Sets Self on Fire in India
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
A Tibetan exile has set himself on fire during an anti-Chinese protest in India’s capital, New Delhi, just days before a visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao. The man, identified by fellow exiles as 27-year-old Jamphel Yeshi, was engulfed in flames Monday as he ran down a street screaming. A VOA reporter said police tried […]
Sall Defeats Senegalese President in Runoff Vote
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
Opposition candidate Macky Sall says a new era can begin in Senegal after his victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election. Unofficial results show voters chose Mr. Sall over President Abdoulaye Wade, who was running for a controversial third term. Mr. Sall told reporters early Monday the election is a victory for all of Senegal. “I […]
3 NATO Troops Killed by Afghan Forces
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 5:10 pm (UTC-5)
NATO says three coalition troops were killed Monday by Afghan security forces in two separate incidents. In the first incident, two British soldiers were shot dead at a NATO base in Lashkar Gah in southern Helmand province. Coalition troops returned fire, killing the attacker, who was said to be wearing an Afghan army uniform. Hours […]
US Suspends Aid to Mali After Coup
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says it is suspending aid to Mali’s government following last week’s military coup there. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland Monday said $60 million to $70 million in aid may be affected by the decision. However, she said the United States will continue to give food and humanitarian assistance. She said U.S. Secretary […]
Georgia’s Breakaway South Ossetia Heads for Presidential Run-Off; Abkhazia Chooses New Parliament
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
Georgia’s breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia have held elections, but the European Union and the United States refused to recognize the polls. In South Ossetia, voters cast ballots Sunday to chose a new president after disputed November elections were annulled by a local court. However, none of the four candidates won the majority […]
US Suspends Aid to Mali After Coup
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 3:20 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says it is suspending aid to Mali’s government following last week’s military coup there. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland Monday said that $60 million to $70 million in aid may be affected by the decision. However, she said the United States will continue to give food and humanitarian assistance. She said U.S. […]
Sall Defeats Senegalese President in Runoff Vote
Posted March 26th, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Opposition candidate Macky Sall says a new era can begin in Senegal after his victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election. Unofficial results showed voters backed Mr. Sall over President Abdoulaye Wade, who was running for a controversial third term. Mr. Sall told reporters early Monday the election is a victory for all of Senegal. “I […]
