A U.S. military judge has refused to dismiss charges against an Army intelligence analyst accused of leaking secret documents to the website WikiLeaks. Colonel Denise Lind, denied a motion to dismiss charges against Private First Class Bradley Manning and tentatively set his court-martial to start September 21. Lawyers for the U.S. Army intelligence analyst argued […]
US Military Judge Refuses to Dismiss WikiLeaks Case
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
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US Military Judge Refuses to Dismiss WikiLeaks Case
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. military judge has refused to dismiss charges against an Army intelligence analyst accused of leaking secret documents to the website WikiLeaks. Colonel Denise Lind, denied a motion to dismiss charges against Bradley Manning and tentatively set his court-martial to start September 21. Lawyers for the U.S. Army intelligence analyst argued the case should […]
Murdoch Denies Seeking Favors From British Leaders
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has denied accusations he used his media empire to gain favors from British prime ministers, in testimony before an inquiry examining ties between British politicians and the press. Murdoch said Wednesday in London, during an official inquiry into press ethics, that he has “never asked a prime minister for anything.” He […]
U.S. Supreme Court Reviews Arizona Immigration Law
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a controversial immigration law in Arizona that supporters say is necessary but opponents say unfairly targets all immigrants. The legislation requires non-citizens to carry their identity papers at all times and makes it a state criminal offense for an illegal immigrant to seek work. Eight Supreme Court […]
Israeli Military Chief Says Iran Undecided on Nuclear Weapons
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
Israel’s military chief says he does not believe Iran has made a final decision on whether it will develop nuclear weapons. In an interview with Israel’s Haaretz newspaper, Lieutenant-General Benny Gantz said Wednesday that Tehran is moving “step-by-step” towards deciding if it wants a nuclear weapon. He said Iran has not made a final assessment. […]
Reports: Newt Gingrich to End US Presidential Campaign
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. House of Representatives speaker Newt Gingrich appears poised to drop out of the race for the U.S. Republican presidential nomination, after front-runner Mitt Romney swept five state primary elections in one day Tuesday. Several media outlets quoted unnamed Republican officials Wednesday saying Gingrich is expected to suspend his campaign next week. Following his […]
Mali Interim Leaders Form Government
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Mali’s interim leaders have announced the formation of a new government, a month after the country’s democratically elected president was toppled in a military coup. A joint announcement, made Thursday by the interim president and interim prime minister, says military officers will hold three posts in the new government – defense, interior security and interior […]
Napolitano: Secret Service Incident Did Not Put Obama at Risk
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says there was no risk to President Barack Obama as a result of the prostitution scandal involving Secret Service agents in Colombia earlier this month. Napolitano addressed the scandal at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday. She called the allegations of misconduct “inexcusable” and said a “full and thorough […]
US Gives $120 Million More to Drought-Stricken Horn of Africa
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
The United States is providing an additional $120 million in aid to the Horn of Africa, where a lack of rain is again threatening food supplies. This is the second time this month the United States has announced major humanitarian aid to the Horn, following a $50-million contribution April 5. The White House says the […]
Seven Killed in Syria as More UN Monitors Arrive
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian forces killed at least seven people on Wednesday as a small group of U.N. observers resumed their mission to monitor a shaky truce in the government’s year-long conflict with rebels. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says four people were killed and several wounded when security forces opened fire on a […]
