More than a year after its last mission, the retired U.S. space shuttle Discovery was officially welcomed into its new home. The shuttle rolled into the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center outside Washington Thursday where it will go on permanent display. Among those on hand for the ceremony was former astronaut and U.S. […]
Space Shuttle Discovery Becomes Museum Exhibit
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
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North Korean Missile Carrier Could Indicate Sanctions Have Been Violated
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
Western experts say a vehicle carrying a missile that was recently glimpsed in a North Korean military parade looks to be designed by China, raising the possibility that North Korea’s closest ally is violating U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang. Defense analysts from the publication Jane’s Defence Weekly told reporters this week that North Korea’s 16-wheel vehicle, […]
India Declares Itself Major Missile Power; Beijing Within Reach
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
India Thursday said it successfully test-fired a new missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead as far as Beijing – announcing itself as a major “missile power.” Indian media showed video of the long-range Agni-V missile in-flight after its launch from a test range in the eastern state of Orissa. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulated […]
Survey Shows Chinese, US Public Opinion Converging
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC-5)
A new survey of public opinion in China and the United States shows a majority of people believe their two countries’ partnership is the most important in the world. The wide-ranging survey by the non-profit Chinese-American organization “the Committee of 100,” interviewed more than 4,000 people in China and 1,400 in the United States. Sixty-one […]
UN, Syria Agree to New Framework for Peace Plan
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 1:50 pm (UTC-5)
Syria’s government and the United Nations have agreed on a plan for implementing a peace agreement brokered by U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan. A spokesman for Mr. Annan said the agreement outlines the role of an advance team of observers in Syria as well as provisions for monitoring the week-old cease-fire between government and opposition […]
Guinea-Bissau Ruling Party Rejects Junta Power Deal
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
Guinea-Bissau’s ruling party says it will never recognize a power deal reached by a junta that seized control last week and a group of opposition parties. During an interview with VOA on Thursday, the PAIGC party spokesman said talks between coup leaders and some political parties on returning power to civilians are simply a “farce.” […]
UN Chief: South Sudan Seizure of Heglig ‘Illegal’
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations chief says South Sudan’s seizure of the Heglig oil fields is illegal and violates the sovereignty of neighboring Sudan. Speaking to reporters in New York Thursday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked South Sudan to remove its forces from the oil-rich border area, which is claimed by both countries. “I call on South Sudan […]
Vatican Orders Overhaul of US Nun Group
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
The Vatican has ordered an overhaul of the largest U.S. nun group, accusing it of taking feminist and liberal stances incompatible with the Catholic Church. In a recent assessment, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said the position of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious on issues such as homosexuality and euthanasia […]
North Korean Missile Carrier Could Indicate Sanctions Have Been Violated
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
Western experts say a vehicle carrying a missile that was recently glimpsed in a North Korean military parade looks to be designed by China, raising the possibility that North Korea’s closest ally is violating U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang. Defense analysts from the publication Jane’s Defence Weekly have told reporters this week that North Korea’s 16-wheel […]
UN Chief: South Sudan Seizure of Heglig ‘Illegal’
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations chief says South Sudan’s seizure of the Heglig oil fields is illegal and violates the sovereignty of neighboring Sudan. Speaking to reporters in New York Thursday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked South Sudan to remove its forces from the oil-rich border area, which is claimed by both countries. “I call on South Sudan […]
