South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir says the actions of neighboring Sudan amount to a declaration of war. His remarks Tuesday came during talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing. Mr. Kiir is in China on a five-day trip that will include opening a new embassy for South Sudan. The U.S., China and other world […]
South Sudan Says Sudan’s Actions Equal Declaration of War
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
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Lawyer: Pakistan Supreme Court to Rule on PM Case on Thursday
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
The lawyer for Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says he expects the country’s Supreme Court to make a ruling in the high-profile contempt of court case against his client on Thursday. The prime minister was charged in February for defying a high court order to reopen an old corruption case against President Asif […]
International Criminal Court Monitoring Possible War Crimes in Mali
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
The International Criminal Court says it is closely following the situation in Mali and will further examine whether war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide have been committed. In a statement Tuesday, the ICC prosecutor’s office said it had reports from several sources — including senior United Nations officials — of killings, abductions, rapes and […]
Despite Official Ban, Facebook Accessible in China
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Chinese Internet users took advantage of an apparent glitch in the country’s extensive web censorship program Tuesday by accessing Facebook, which is usually blocked in the tightly controlled communist country. Internet users across the country reported being able to access the social networking website early Tuesday. VOA’s Beijing bureau was able to visit the site […]
Chinese Government Sides with Local Firm Against US Tech Giant
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Senior Chinese officials are hinting that U.S. technology giant Apple is at risk of losing its trademark dispute with a company in the southern city of Shenzhen that claims ownership of the iPad name in China. Officials with the nation’s commerce ministry and its trademark office told reporters Tuesday they regard Shenzhen-based Proview Technology as […]
Romney Sharpening Focus on General Election; Five States Hold Primaries
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is sharpening his focus on the November general election, as he tries to convince voters he is a better choice to lead the country than President Barack Obama. Five states hold Republican primaries Tuesday, but with his top challenger out of the race, Romney will be elsewhere, holding an […]
China Punishes Ex-Village Officials Over Corruption Probe
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Two former officials in a southern Chinese village have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party after being targeted in mass protests against alleged corruption and unfair land seizures last year. The state-run Xinhua news agency says Xue Chang, the former Communist Party leader of Wukan village in Guangdong province, and Chen Shunyi, the ex-leader […]
Despite Official Ban, Facebook Accessible in China
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
Chinese Internet users took advantage of an apparent glitch in the country’s extensive web censorship program Tuesday by accessing Facebook, which is usually blocked in the tightly controlled communist country. Internet users across the country reported being able to access the social networking website early Tuesday. VOA’s Beijing bureau was able to visit the site […]
South Sudan President Visits China for Talks
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 2:40 am (UTC-5)
South Sudan’s president is visiting Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders, while the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold a closed-door session on the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan. President Salva Kiir is due to meet Tuesday with Chinese President Hu Jintao. During his visit he will also open a new embassy […]
UN Chief to Travel to Burma
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is traveling to Burma later this week to observe the country’s transition from military dictatorship to democracy. Mr. Ban told reporters at the United Nations in New York late Monday that he will visit Burma on the invitation of President Thein Sein. The U.N. chief said his visit comes at a […]
