Pakistani officials say attacks linked to sectarian tensions between Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims in the northern town of Gilgit have left at least 14 people dead and dozens wounded. The officials said Tuesday’s violence began when five people in Gilgit were killed in clashes between police and Sunni Muslims protesting alleged attacks by Shi’ites. Hours […]
Sectarian Violence Leaves 14 Dead in Pakistan
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 4:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Tornadoes Cause Considerable Damage in Dallas, Texas
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
At least two tornadoes ripped through Dallas, Texas midday Tuesday, causing widespread destruction. Weather forecasters described the storms as “large and extremely dangerous.” The twisters picked up large trucks and threw them to the ground. Lightning and large hail were also reported. All planes were grounded at the Dallas-Forth Worth Airport with the threat of […]
Obama: Republican Economic Policies “Radical”
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 3:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says Republicans are attempting to impose a “radical vision” on the country and are promoting economic policies that “nearly destroyed” the U.S. financial system. Mr. Obama spoke Tuesday at the annual meeting of The Associated Press in Washington. Appearing in full campaign mode, Mr. Obama said Republicans have “doubled down” on […]
2 Massive Tornadoes Cause Considerable Damage in Dallas, Texas
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 3:50 pm (UTC-5)
At least two tornadoes ripped through Dallas, Texas midday Tuesday, causing widespread destruction. Weather forecasters described the storms as “large and extremely dangerous” . The twisters picked up large trucks and threw them to the ground. Lightning and large hail were also reported. All planes were grounded at the Dallas-Forth Worth Airport with the threat […]
Afghan Militants Kill 6 in the South
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 3:50 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say militants in southern Helmand province poisoned a group of policemen and then attacked their police post, leaving six people dead. The officials say the late-night assault occurred at Helmand’s Nahri Sarraj district. Police and local officials say the militants poisoned the policemen’s food then started a gunfight with them, killing four officers […]
US Calls on Mali Rebels to Cease Offensive
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United States is urging rebels in northern Mali to “cease military operations” that it says are compromising the country’s territorial integrity. In a statement Tuesday, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland also urged “all parties” in the north to ensure the safety and security of people in the region. Since launching a new rebellion […]
Obama Calls for Republicans To Show Humility for Failed Economic Policy
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is laying harsh criticism on his Republican rivals for campaigning on an economic platform that he says has nearly “destroyed” the U.S. financial system. Mr. Obama spoke Tuesday at the annual meeting of The Associated Press in Washington. Appearing in full campaign mode, Mr. Obama said Republicans have “doubled down” on […]
UN Team Heading to Syria to Discuss Peacekeepers
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
An advance United Nations team is due to arrive in Syria within 48 hours to discuss the deployment of peacekeepers in a bid to halt violence from the government’s year-long crackdown on dissent. Ahmad Fawzi, a spokesman for U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan, made the announcement on Tuesday. He told VOA that the team would […]
US Offers $10 Million Bounty for 2008 Mumbai Terror Suspect
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
The United States is offering a bounty of up to $10 million for the Pakistani man accused of masterminding the deadly 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” website on late Monday announced the reward for information leading to Hafiz Mohammad Saeed’s capture and conviction. The reward is the second highest […]
AU Sanctions Mali Coup Chief, Allies
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
The African Union has imposed sanctions against the leader of Mali’s military coup and allies the bloc says are helping prevent the return of constitutional order. Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said the AU has imposed a travel ban and asset freeze against junta leader Captain Amadou Sanogo and his associates effective immediately. He said the AU […]
