The U.S. space shuttle Enterprise is hitching a ride to New York Friday on a jumbo jet — NASA’s second shuttle flyover in just two weeks after Discovery traveled to replace Enterprise at a Washington area museum. The U.S. space agency had planned to transport Enterprise earlier this week, but the trip had to be […]
US Space Shuttle Enterprise On Way to NY
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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US Economic Growth Slows
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. economic growth slowed down in the first three months of this year, falling to an annual rate of 2.2 percent. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department says growth was cut seven-tenths of a percentage point as governments cut spending, and imports exceeded exports. These negatives outweighed consumer spending increases and some improvements in the […]
Defiant Gilani Refuses to Resign as Pakistan’s PM
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is refusing to step down, a day after the Supreme Court found him guilty of contempt for not reopening corruption cases against the country’s president. During a speech in parliament Friday, Mr. Gilani said his only crime was “protecting the constitution.” He said only parliament has the authority to […]
Afghanistan, US, Pakistan Press For Taliban Talks
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Afghan, Pakistani and U.S. officials are pushing for the restart of stalled talks with the Taliban in an effort to find a political settlement to the more than 10-year Afghan war. U.S. Special Representative to Pakistan and Afghanistan Marc Grossman met with Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Jawed Ludin and Pakistani Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani […]
At Least 5 Dead After Explosions Rock Syrian Capital
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian state media say at least two huge explosions rocked central Damascus on Friday, leaving at least five people dead, as international concerns mount over Syria’s deteriorating cease-fire. Activists say one blast took place near a mosque where anti-government protesters gathered after Friday prayers. The government blamed “terrorists” for what it called a suicide bombing. […]
US House Passes Internet Security Bill Despite Veto Threat
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at securing the nation’s computer networks from cyber attackers, but opposed by the Obama administration because of privacy concerns. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, which passed Thursday , allows private companies to voluntarily share data about potential threats or attacks on their networks […]
Denmark Arrests 3 Suspected of Plotting Terror Attack
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Denmark’s intelligence service says three men have been arrested near the Danish capital on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. The Danish Security and Intelligence Service said in a statement the men were arrested Friday at two addresses in the Copenhagen area. It said they have been charged with illegal possession of automatic weapons and […]
HRW Demands Probe into Bangladesh Abductions
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
( A global human rights groups says the Bangladeshi government should immediately order “an independent and impartial investigation”into what it calls the “growing number of cases” of opposition and political activists who have recently disappeared. Human Rights Watch said Friday the most recent missing politicians and activists include — Elias Ali of the main opposition […]
Gilani Refuses to Step Down
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani refused Friday to step down from office, a day after the Supreme Court found him guilty of contempt of court for not reopening corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. Mr. Gilani told parliament Friday that only its lawmakers could remove him from office. He said his only offense […]
Gilani Refuses to Step Down
Posted April 27th, 2012 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani refused Friday to step down from office, a day after the Supreme Court found him guilty of contempt of court for not reopening corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. Mr. Gilani told parliament Friday that only its lawmakers could remove him from office. He said his only offense was […]
