The former head of the International Monetary Fund will have to appear in court in connection with allegations he tried to rape a hotel maid in New York. A U.S. judge Tuesday rejected a motion by Dominique Strauss-Kahn to have the lawsuit thrown out on the grounds he has diplomatic immunity. Bronx state Supreme Court […]
US Judge Rejects ‘Immunity’ for Former IMF Chief
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
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Macedonia Arrests 20 Suspected Terrorists
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Macedonian police have announced that they arrested 20 radical Muslims suspected of being members of a terrorist group that has been linked to the murder of five fishermen in early April. Interior Minister Gordana Jankuloska said Tuesday the men were arrested in raids near the capital, Skopje, early Tuesday and have been charged with terrorism. […]
Afghans Protest Deadly Raid
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of protesters blocked a key highway Tuesday in eastern Afghanistan, accusing an Afghan-NATO raid of killing two civilians. Demonstrators carried the bodies of two men killed in the overnight operation in Laghman Province, while marching on the road leading from Afghan capital, Kabul, to the eastern city of Jalalabad. NATO says the Afghan-led and […]
US Judge Rejects ‘Immunity’ for Former IMF Chief
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
The former head of the International Monetary Fund will have appear in court in connection with allegations he tried to rape a hotel maid in New York. A U.S. judge Tuesday rejected a motion by Dominique Strauss-Kahn to have the lawsuit thrown out on the grounds he has diplomatic immunity. Bronx state Supreme Court Justice […]
In-laws of Tortured Afghan Girl Get Prison Terms
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Three in-laws of an Afghan girl who was locked up and brutally tortured have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison for abusing her. A family court in Kabul sentenced the father-in-law, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law of Sahar Gul on Tuesday. Gul’s husband remains at large and the court said he must also be brought […]
US Arrests 5 in Plot to Bomb Ohio Bridge
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation says five people have been arrested for allegedly plotting to blow up a bridge near the city of Cleveland, Ohio. A Justice Department statement Tuesday says members of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested the five men Monday evening. A criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court […]
US Calls on Ukraine to Release Tymoshenko
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
The United States is calling for the release of former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko and other imprisoned members of her former government. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States is “deeply concerned” about Ms. Tymoshenko’s treatment. Clinton urged Ukrainian authorities to ensure Ms. Tymoshenko receive immediate medical assistance in an appropriate […]
Nigerian Military Raids Suspected Militant Hideout
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Nigerian forces have killed a suspected Islamist militant during an operation that targeted suspects believed to be linked to an attack on Christian worshippers Sunday. Officials say a military task force stormed a hideout early Tuesday in the northern city of Kano. Soldiers killed one suspect and arrested three women, while another suspect escaped. The […]
British Parliament: Murdoch Unfit to Lead Company
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Britain’s parliament has released a report on the phone-hacking at the News of the World tabloid newspaper, saying owner Rupert Murdoch had shown willful blindness in the scandal and is not fit to run a global media company. In its report Tuesday, the bi-partisan committee also said Murdoch’s News Corporation had misled parliament and tried […]
Norwegian Swimmer, Olympic Hopeful Dies Suddenly
Posted May 1st, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Norwegian world champion swimmer Alexander Dale Oen has died of cardiac arrest while training in Arizona. The 26-year-old was in the city of Flagstaff preparing to compete in this summer’s Olympics in London. The Norwegian Swimming Federation said Dale Oen was found on a shower-room floor at the training facility late Monday. Norway Swimming Coach […]
