Judges at a United Nations-backed war crimes tribunal are set to hand down their verdict Thursday in the trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who is accused of masterminding some of the worst human rights abuses in recent African history. The Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague charged Mr. Taylor with 11 […]
Special Court to Announce Verdict in Charles Taylor Trial
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Central Bank Says US Economy Expanding ‘Moderately’
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 4:05 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. central bank says the American economy is growing “moderately” and that the country’s high unemployment rate could fall below 8 percent late this year. After a two-day meeting of its chief policy makers in Washington, the Federal Reserve refrained Wednesday from adopting new stimulus measures to boost the economic fortunes for the world’s […]
North Korea Marks Army Day, Renews Threats Against Seoul
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 4:00 pm (UTC-5)
A top North Korean military official renewed Pyongyang’s threats of war against what its chief of staff termed the traitors in the South and its allies Wednesday, even as China warned against further provocation on the tense peninsula. In a speech to mark North Korea’s “Army Day,” Vice Marshal Ri Yong-ho said his country is […]
19 Killed in Violence Acoss Syria
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
Shelling by Syrian forces killed at least 12 people in Hama on Wednesday as a small group of United Nations observers continued efforts to monitor a shaky cease-fire between the government and opposition. Rights groups say forces targeted a neighborhood in the central city which has been a flashpoint for anti-government dissent. Earlier Wednesday, activists […]
Central Bank Says US Economy Expanding ‘Moderately’
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. central bank says the American economy is growing “moderately” and is refraining from adopting new stimulus measures. After a two-day meeting of its chief policy makers in Washington, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday it expects that economic growth will “remain moderate” over the coming months and “then to pick up gradually.” The central […]
US Military Judge Refuses to Dismiss WikiLeaks Case
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 1:30 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 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 1:20 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. […]
