A top Afghan official says the United States is promising to help defend Afghanistan militarily for at least the next decade after Afghan forces formally take full control of the their country’s security in 2014. Afghan National Security Adviser Rangin Dadfar Spanta shared the terms of the proposed U.S.-Afghan strategic deal with the country’s parliament […]
Official: US to Help Defend Afghanistan Past 2014
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
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US Warns of Terrorist Attacks in Kenya
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. embassy in Kenya is warning of possible terrorist attacks in the capital, Nairobi, and is telling Americans in the city to stay alert. The embassy issued a message Monday saying it has credible information about a possible attack on Nairobi hotels and prominent Kenyan government buildings. The statement says the timing of the […]
Burmese Democracy Party Skips Parliament Opening
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s parliament reopened Monday with newly elected democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 others in her National League for Democracy party refusing to take their seats in a dispute over the oath of office. Also Monday, the European Union suspended long-standing trade and economic sanctions against Burma for one year in response to […]
Burmese Democracy Party Skips Parliament Opening
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s parliament reopened Monday with newly-elected democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 others in her National League for Democracy party refusing to take their seats in a dispute over the oath of office. The dispute comes as the European Union suspended long-standing trade and economic sanctions against Burma for one year in response […]
US Hosting Increasing Numbers of Chinese Tourists
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
An increasing number of Chinese tourists are visiting the United States, pleasing many American businesses in tough economic times. The number of U.S. tourist visas issued to Chinese has risen dramatically, from 203,000 travelers in 2004 to the latest number available, which is 1.1 million. That puts China ninth on the list of countries of […]
UN Monitors Visit Suburb of Syrian Capital
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
A small group of U.N. observers in Syria is visiting the Damascus suburb of Zabadani in hopes of solidifying a tenuous cease-fire that has failed to end 13 months of conflict. Neeraj Singh, a spokesman for the U.N.’s eight-member advance team in Syria, said the group will be joined by two additional observers on Monday. […]
Burmese Democracy Party Skips Parliament Opening
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s parliament reopened Monday with democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 other members of her National League for Democracy party refusing to take their seats in a dispute over the oath of office. Party officials say the NLD contingent will not take their seats until the oath is changed so that they need […]
Malawi to Bury Late President
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
Malawi is set to bury late president Bingu wa Mutharika, who died of a heart attack earlier this month. Several African presidents are in Malawi for Monday’s funeral in Mr. Mutharika’s home district, including the leaders of Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Malawi’s information minister, Moses Kunkuyu, told VOA that the leaders of many political […]
Witnesses, Official Say Sudan Bombs South Sudan
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Witnesses and a South Sudanese official say Sudanese warplanes have carried out airstrikes on a border area of neighboring South Sudan, killing at least one person. The deputy head of South Sudan’s military intelligence called the bombings Monday near Bentiu a “serious escalation” and a “clear provocation.” Reporters who witnessed airstrikes said the attack killed […]
Burmese Democracy Party Skips Parliament Opening
Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s parliament reopened Monday with democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and 42 other members of her National League for Democracy party refusing to take their seats in a dispute over the oath of office. Party officials confirmed Sunday the NLD contingent will not take their seats until the oath is changed so that they […]
