Syrian activists say government forces killed at least nine people Monday in a flashpoint city, a day after international observers visited the region. Activists say Syria’s military opened fire on civilians in the city of Hama’s Arbaeen neighborhood. They say dozens of people were wounded by the assault. The latest deaths come as U.N. monitors […]
9 Killed in Syria as UN Monitors Check Cease-fire
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
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Sudan’s Bashir: No More Talks with South
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir says there will be no further talks with South Sudan, defying international calls for the countries to settle their differences through dialogue. Mr. Bashir made the comments to soldiers Monday during a visit to the oil-producing area of Heglig, which the Sudanese army regained from southern forces on Friday. Mr. Bashir […]
GM Set to Expand China Operations
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
The world’s largest automaker, U.S.-based General Motors, says it is expanding its sales and manufacturing operations in China to try to capture a bigger market share in the most populous country. GM chief executive Dan Akerson said Monday at the Beijing auto show that the company would add 600 dealerships in China this year to […]
Official: US to Help Defend Afghanistan Past 2014
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
A top Afghan official says the United States is promising to help defend Afghanistan militarily for at least the next decade after Afghan forces formally take full control of the their country’s security in 2014. Afghan National Security Adviser Rangin Dadfar Spanta shared the terms of the proposed U.S.-Afghan strategic deal with the country’s parliament […]
US Warns of Terrorist Attacks in Kenya
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. embassy in Kenya is warning of possible terrorist attacks in the capital, Nairobi, and is telling Americans in the city to stay alert. The embassy issued a message Monday saying it has credible information about a possible attack on Nairobi hotels and prominent Kenyan government buildings. The statement says the timing of the […]
Burmese Democracy Party Skips Parliament Opening
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s parliament reopened Monday with newly elected democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 others in her National League for Democracy party refusing to take their seats in a dispute over the oath of office. Also Monday, the European Union suspended long-standing trade and economic sanctions against Burma for one year in response to […]
Burmese Democracy Party Skips Parliament Opening
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s parliament reopened Monday with newly-elected democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 others in her National League for Democracy party refusing to take their seats in a dispute over the oath of office. The dispute comes as the European Union suspended long-standing trade and economic sanctions against Burma for one year in response […]
US Hosting Increasing Numbers of Chinese Tourists
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
An increasing number of Chinese tourists are visiting the United States, pleasing many American businesses in tough economic times. The number of U.S. tourist visas issued to Chinese has risen dramatically, from 203,000 travelers in 2004 to the latest number available, which is 1.1 million. That puts China ninth on the list of countries of […]
UN Monitors Visit Suburb of Syrian Capital
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
A small group of U.N. observers in Syria is visiting the Damascus suburb of Zabadani in hopes of solidifying a tenuous cease-fire that has failed to end 13 months of conflict. Neeraj Singh, a spokesman for the U.N.’s eight-member advance team in Syria, said the group will be joined by two additional observers on Monday. […]
Burmese Democracy Party Skips Parliament Opening
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s parliament reopened Monday with democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 other members of her National League for Democracy party refusing to take their seats in a dispute over the oath of office. Party officials say the NLD contingent will not take their seats until the oath is changed so that they need […]
