An attacker wearing an Afghan army uniform has opened fire on a group of NATO troops in eastern Afghanistan, killing one service member. Friday’s shooting is at least the 15th incident this year in which an Afghan soldier or an insurgent disguised as a soldier has fired on NATO troops. A NATO statement did not […]
Uniformed Attacker Kills NATO Solder in Afghanistan
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
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Syria Appeals for UN Help, Following Deadly Attacks
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
The Syrian government urged the U.N. Security Council to take action to combat terrorism, on Friday, a day after twin bombings killed at least 55 people in Damascus. State media said the government made the plea in letters to the Security Council and U.N. chief Bank Ki-moon. It said “escalating crimes” were proof that Syria […]
Filipinos Hold Anti-China Protest in Manila Amid Sea Dispute
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Friday to show support for the Philippines in a simmering standoff with China over a disputed island chain in the South China Sea. Many of the protesters waved national flags, chanted anti-China slogans, and carried signs calling for the Chinese government to pull its […]
Greek Political Leaders Make Last Ditch Effort to Form Unity Government
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
Leaders of the Greek Socialist party and Conservative party met in Athens Friday to make a last ditch effort at reaching an accord on a coalition government, but no immediate comments followed the talks. Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos and Conservative party leader Antionis Samarra know that failure to reach an agreement may jeopardize the country’s […]
Uniformed Attacker Kills NATO Solder in Afghanistan
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
NATO says an attacker wearing an Afghan army uniform has opened fire on a group of coalition service members, killing one person. The alliance says the shooting took place on Friday in eastern Afghanistan. A NATO statement did not identify the nationality of the service member killed. Also, there was no immediate word on the […]
Protesters in Philippines Hold Anti-China Protesters Amid Sea Dispute
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Friday to show support for the Philippines in a simmering standoff with China over a disputed island chain in the South China Sea. Many of the protesters waved national flags, chanted anti-China slogans, and carried signs calling for the Chinese government to pull its […]
Russian, Indonesian Officials Pledge to Investigate Crash of Jetliner
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
Indonesian and Russian officials have pledged to cooperate in investigating what caused a Russian jetliner to crash into the side of a dormant volcano south of Jakarta earlier this week. Officials say all of the up to 50 passengers on board likely died when the plane slammed into a nearly vertical cliff of Mount Salak […]
Russian, Indonesian Officials Pledge to Investigate Crash of Jetliner
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 3:40 am (UTC-5)
Indonesian and Russian officials have pledged to cooperate in investigating what caused a Russian jetliner to crash into the side of a dormant volcano south of Jakarta earlier this week. Officials say all of the up to 50 passengers on board likely died when the plane slammed into a nearly vertical cliff of Mount Salak […]
Protesters in Philippines Hold Anti-China Protesters Amid Sea Dispute
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 3:05 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Friday to support for the Philippines in a simmering standoff with China over a disputed island chain in the South China Sea. Many of the protesters waved national flags, chanted anti-China slogans, and carried signs calling for the Chinese government to pull its ships […]
Ghanaian Officials Say They’re Committed to Peaceful and Credible Elections
Posted May 11th, 2012 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice says President John Atta Mills has taken steps to ensure this year’s general elections are credible and peaceful. Benjamin Kumbuor told VOA that Mr. Mills’ administration is committed to holding successful elections. “There is a very high level of commitment at all levels of government, to show clearly, […]
