The U.S. ambassador to Syria says Syrian government forces appear to have pulled out of some towns and cities ahead of a U.N.-brokered cease-fire deadline. However, Robert Ford said the government in other locations seems to have only moved troops from one place to another and in some locations have kept artillery units near residential […]
Yemen Fires Former President Saleh’s Half-Brother in Military Shake-Up
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
Yemen’s newly appointed president has removed several figures from the government of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, including at least one relative of the former leader, in a major military shake-up. President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi fired four governors and more than a dozen military officers Friday. He also appointed a new air force commander, […]
US Expresses Concern about Malawi Power Transfer
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
The United States says it wants to see a transfer of power in Malawi, following the death of the country’s president. Malawi officials say President Bingu wa Mutharika died of a heart attack. The U.S. State Department said Friday that Washington expects Malawi to observe its constitution, which lays out a clear path for succession. […]
Malawi Confirms Death of President Mutharika
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
Malawi State radio is confirming President Bingu wa Mutharika is dead. Saturday’s official announcement follows multiple reports quoting medical and government sources on the president’s death. Mr. Mutharika was rushed to a hospital Thursday in the capital, Lilongwe, after falling ill at his home. On Friday, medical and government sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, […]
Hamas Hangs 3 Palestinians
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
The Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip say they have executed three Palestinians. Hamas officials say the men — a Gazan found guilty of collaborating with Israel and two convicted murderers — were hanged Saturday. The Interior Ministry did not release the men’s names. Under local law, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas must approve all execution […]
100 Buried in Pakistan Avalanche
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan officials say an avalanche has smashed into a military base, burying more than 100 soldiers. Military authorities say the avalanche hit the base Saturday in the mountainous Siachen Glacier region, known as the world’s highest battlefield. Pakistan and India have military outposts in the region. Officials say rescue teams are headed to the remote […]
100 Buried In Pakistan Avalanche
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 2:20 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan officials say an avalanche has buried at least 100 Pakistani soldiers in the country’s Himalayan region near India. Authorities said Saturday the fate of the soldiers was not immediately clear.
