( Updates Syria CN 2291982, new lead and information in graphs 1 – 2, 4 – 5 and 7- 8; adds audio )) Syrian forces have been pounding opposition strongholds ahead of an agreed Tuesday deadline for a halt to all military action. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an exile group, says more than […]
Syrian Violence Escalates Ahead of Peace Deadline
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
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Banda Sworn In as Malawi’s President
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
Malawi’s vice president, Joyce Banda, was sworn in as president Saturday following confirmation that President Bingu wa Mutharika died suddenly on Thursday. Ms. Banda, who becomes Malawi’s first female president, ascended to the presidency as mandated by the national constitution. She took the oath of office in the capital, Lilongwe. The Malian government officially confirmed […]
Mali Coup Leader Vows Quick Return to Civilian Rule
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
The leader of the military coup in Mali says his junta can hand over power to an interim government within days – a key part of its agreement reported hours earlier with the regional group ECOWAS. Captain Amadou Sanago told reporters “it is the will” of those involved in the coup to “move quickly” and […]
‘Israeli Collaborator,’ 2 Others Hanged in Gaza
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
In the Gaza Strip, members of Hamas say they have executed three Palestinian men, one of whom was accused of “collaborating” with Israel. Officials of Hamas, which controls the Gaza territory, say the three condemned prisoners – the alleged Israeli agent and two men accused of murder – were hanged at dawn Saturday at an […]
More Than 100 Soldiers Buried in Pakistan Avalanche
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
An avalanche has smashed into a Pakistani military base on a Himalayan glacier along the India border, burying more than 100 soldiers. Pakistan’s military says the avalanche hit the base Saturday morning in the high-altitude Siachen Glacier region of northern Kashmir. A Pakistani army spokesman told VOA’s Deewa Radio the avalanche buried at least 117 […]
US Checks Syrian Troop Pullout
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
The Syrian government appears to have stepped up its efforts to crush dissent, ahead of a Tuesday deadline it earlier agreed to that calls for a halt to all military action. Activists say at least 56 people were killed across the country on Saturday in government shelling and clashes between security and opposition forces. Rights […]
Malawi Mourns Death of President Mutharika
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
Malawi’s vice president Joyce Banda has called for calm as the nation mourns its late President Bingu wa Mutharika, who died of a heart attack on Thursday. Ms. Banda told reporters Saturday that flags will be flown at half-staff and that broadcasters should play “somber” music for the next 10 days. Malawi State radio confirmed […]
Burma President Meets with Karen Rebels
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Officials say Burmese President Thein Sein met Saturday with members of a peace delegation from the rebel Karen National Union. The meeting, which lasted more than an hour, was the first time the president had talked with rebel leaders since he issued a call for dialogue last August. The KNU delegation has been in Rangoon […]
100 Buried in Pakistan Avalanche
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan officials say an avalanche has smashed into a military base on a Himalayan glacier along the India border, burying more than 100 soldiers. Military authorities say the avalanche hit the base Saturday morning in the mountainous Siachen Glacier region, known as the world’s highest battlefield. Pakistan and India have military outposts in the region. […]
100 Buried in Pakistan Avalanche
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan officials say an avalanche has smashed into a military base on a Himalayan glacier along the India border, burying more than 100 soldiers. Military authorities say the avalanche hit the base Saturday morning in the mountainous Siachen Glacier region, known as the world’s highest battlefield. Pakistan and India have military outposts in the region. […]
