U.S. officials are dealing with another embarrassing incident involving prostitutes and U.S. government personnel posted in Latin America. Defense officials say three U.S. Marines stationed at the U.S. embassy in Brazil and an embassy staffer picked up two prostitutes at a nightclub last December. One of the prostitutes says the men pushed her out of […]
US Marines Disciplined in Brazil Prostitute Encounter
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 1:55 am (UTC-5)
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Son of Disgraced Chinese Politician Defends Himself Against Rumors
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 1:20 am (UTC-5)
The son of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai is defending himself against accusations that his overseas education and reportedly luxurious lifestyle have been funded by family corruption. In a statement published Tuesday in the Harvard Crimson newspaper, Bo Guagua says his tuition and living expenses at Harvard and the University of Oxford have been funded […]
Scientists: Africa Sits on Vast Reservoir of Water
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 12:35 am (UTC-5)
Scientists say a new study shows Africa sits on a huge reservoir of groundwater that could provide water for both drinking and agriculture. The scientists estimate that 300 million people in Africa do not have access to safe drinking water and that part of the solution lies right under their feet — with over 100 […]
Romney Claims Mantle of Republican Presidential Nominee
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is turning his attention toward the November general election — and U.S. President Barack Obama — after effectively securing his party’s nomination with five state primary election victories Tuesday. Romney easily won the northeastern states of Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and New York. In a victory speech in New […]
UN Security Council Calls For Sudan, South Sudan Cease-Fire
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate end to fighting between Sudan and South Sudan. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice said U.N. officials briefed the Security Council Tuesday, noting that the withdrawal of South Sudanese troops from the oil town of Heglig was initially encouraging, but has resulted in increased […]
Iran Says Cyberattack on Oil Industry Had Little Impact
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 11:05 pm (UTC-5)
Iran says a suspected cyberattack on its state-run oil industry had little impact on operations thanks to rapid measures taken by experts to limit the spread of the virus. Iranian state news agency IRNA quotes an Oil Ministry official as saying there was “no damage” to the ministry’s computer data from the virus, which authorities […]
Iran Says Cyberattack on Oil Industry Had Little Impact
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 10:10 pm (UTC-5)
Iran says a suspected cyberattack on its state-run oil industry had little impact on operations thanks to rapid measures taken by experts to limit the spread of the virus. Iranian state news agency IRNA quotes an Oil Ministry official as saying there was “no damage” to the ministry’s computer data from the virus, which authorities […]
Romney Faces Little Challenge in 5 Republican Presidential Primaries
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
Mitt Romney has won the primary elections in Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island, taking another step toward capturing the Republican presidential nomination. Romney is also expected to win in Pennsylvania and New York — two other states where voters cast ballots Tuesday. Former senator Rick Santorum dropped out of the race two weeks ago. Former […]
Annan Alarmed by Reports of Syrian Attacks in Areas Visited by Monitors
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
International envoy Kofi Annan has expressed “alarm” about media reports that Syrian troops have attacked civilian areas visited by U.N. soldiers trying to monitor a shaky truce in the government’s year-long conflict with rebels. U.N. diplomats say Mr. Annan made the comment Tuesday in a closed-door briefing to the U.N. Security Council via video link […]
3 More US Secret Service Agents Forced Out in Scandal
Posted April 24th, 2012 at 7:35 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Secret Service says three more agents have been forced out of their jobs because of a prostitution scandal that has shaken the agency that protects the president. Officials said Tuesday two agents resigned and a third had his security clearance revoked. Two others were cleared of charges of serious misconduct. This brings to […]
