Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir is threatening war against South Sudan, as fighting continues along the two countries’ border. On Wednesday, President Bashir vowed to crush South Sudan’s government, likening the south’s ruling SPLM party to an insect. Addressing another rally Thursday, he said Sudan will teach the south’s government “a lesson by force,” and vowed […]
Sudan’s Bashir Escalates Threat of War Against South
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
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Norwegian Gunman Played Video Games to Prep for Massacre
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
The gunman on trial for killing 77 people in Norway last year says he prepared for his assault by playing video games and thought there was little chance he would escape. Thirty-three-year-old Anders Behring Breivik appeared in an Oslo court Thursday for day four of his trial, foregoing his so-called “clenched fist” or “far right […]
Bombings Kill 35 in Baghdad, Northern Iraq
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say a wave of bombings has hit the capital and cities in the north, killing at least 35 people and wounding more than 100 others. Authorities said many of the attacks Thursday – a mix of car bombs and roadside bombs – appeared to target security forces. In and near Baghdad, multiple blasts […]
Space Shuttle Discovery to Officially Become Museum Exhibit
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
More than a year after its last mission, the retired U.S. space shuttle Discovery will be officially welcomed into its new home Thursday. The shuttle will be rolled into National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center outside Washington where it will go on permanent display. Among those on hand for the ceremony will be former […]
South Korea Declares Ability to Strike Deep Into North
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
South Korea says it has deployed a new cruise missile capable of striking North Korean nuclear and missile sites. South Korean military officials announced the deployment Thursday at a news conference for South Korean reporters, apparently in reaction to North Korea’s failed rocket launch and fears that a nuclear test is being prepared. Seoul later […]
EU to Suspend Most Burma Sanctions for a Year
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
European Union officials have reached a preliminary decision to lift most sanctions against Burma for one year in response to the country’s recent democratic reforms. Several EU diplomats said Thursday almost all sanctions against Burma are expected to be suspended, with the exception of an arms embargo. The move is expected to be approved on […]
India Declares Itself Major Missile Power; Beijing Within Reach
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
India Thursday said it successfully test-fired a new missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead as far as Beijing – announcing itself as a major “missile power.” Indian media showed video of the long-range Agni-V missile in-flight after its launch from a test range in the eastern state of Orissa. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulated […]
Bombings Kill 24 in Baghdad, Northern Iraq
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say a wave of bombings has hit the capital and cities in the north, killing at least 24 people and wounding more than 60 others. Authorities said many of the attacks Thursday – a mix of car bombs and roadside bombs – appeared to target security forces. In Baghdad, multiple blasts killed at […]
UN Chief: Syria Failing on Peace Plan, Observer Mission Needed
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has yet to fully implement a cease-fire deal, but he is calling on the U.N. Security Council to authorize a three-month observer mission. In a letter to the president of the Security Council, obtained by VOA, Mr. Ban said President Bashar al-Assad’s government has not pulled back its […]
Thai Company Says Work on Disputed Dam Has Started
Posted April 19th, 2012 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
A Thai company may have already begun construction on a controversial hydroelectric dam on the Lower Mekong River, despite regional calls for further research into its impact on the environment. On its website Tuesday, the CH. Karnchang development group says it has notified the Thai Stock Exchange that construction on the $3.5 billion Xayaburi Dam […]
