International envoy Kofi Annan says the Syrian government has assured him it will respect a cease-fire with rebel forces less than 24 hours before a deadline to suspend hostilities. Mr. Annan said he has approached “governments with influence” to ensure all parties respect the cease-fire deadline, set for Thursday at 6 am Syrian time. He […]
Annan: Syria Promises to Respect Cease-Fire
Posted April 11th, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
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Pyongyang Announces Fueling of Rocket for Space Shot
Posted April 11th, 2012 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
North Korean officials said Wednesday they have begun injecting fuel into a rocket for an imminent space launch, raising the stakes in an escalating standoff with its regional neighbors and the United States. Paek Chang Ho, chief of North Korea’s launch command center, announced the action to a visiting group of international reporters, saying fuel […]
Bo Xilai Was Rising Political Star in China Before Scandal
Posted April 11th, 2012 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
The suspension of Bo Xilai from the top ranks of China’s Communist Party has derailed the career of a “princeling” heir to a political dynasty. Bo’s father, Bo Yibo, was one of the founders of the People’s Republic of China, and one of the eight leaders known as the “immortals” who steered Chinese politics away […]
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets with Burmese President
Posted April 11th, 2012 at 2:05 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with President Thein Sein Wednesday, their first such talks since her historic election to parliament last week. Officials did not immediately disclose details of the discussion, which comes less than two weeks after the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s National League for Democracy won 43 seats in nationwide […]
Malian Politician Says Parties Ready to Work With Transitional Government
Posted April 11th, 2012 at 1:55 am (UTC-5)
A prominent Malian politician says he believes most political parties will work with a new transitional government, as the country prepares to swear in an interim president. Cheick Traore, leader of the African Convergence for Renewal party, told VOA Malians want to return to a “normal constitutional life.” “We will have to work with the […]
Pyongyang Announces Fueling of Rocket for Space Shot
Posted April 11th, 2012 at 1:40 am (UTC-5)
North Korean officials said Wednesday they have begun injecting fuel into a rocket for an imminent space launch, raising the stakes in an escalating standoff with its regional neighbors and the United States. Paek Chang Ho, chief of North Korea’s launch command center, announced the action to a visiting group of international reporters, saying fuel […]
Philippines Warship, Chinese Vessels in China Sea Standoff
Posted April 11th, 2012 at 12:50 am (UTC-5)
The Philippines said Wednesday one of its warships is engaged in a standoff with two Chinese surveillance vessels that blocked the arrest of Chinese fishermen in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines foreign ministry said the standoff began Tuesday when Manila’s flagship naval vessel, the Gregorio del Pilar, confronted eight Chinese fishing […]
