Nigerian forces say they have killed 16 suspected Islamic militants in a shootout in the northeastern city of Maiduguri. The Nigerian Joint Task Force field commander, Colonel Victor Ebhaleme, said the fighting late Tuesday occurred around the densely populated Lawan Bukar and Shehuri areas of the city. He said Nigerian forces seized weapons and ammunition […]
Nigerian Forces Say Shootout Kills 16 Militants
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 11:20 pm (UTC-5)
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Wisconsin Governor Survives Recall Vote
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 10:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. media reports say the governor of the state of Wisconsin, Republican Scott Walker, has survived a recall election, defeating Democrat Tom Barrett and will finish his term in office. Walker had defeated Barrett, the Milwaukee mayor, in the 2010 general election. Shortly after taking office, Walker pushed through a law that sharply curtailed the […]
Wisconsin Voters Deciding Whether to Remove Governor
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
Residents in Wisconsin have voted in a recall election that could force the state’s Republican governor out of office. Exit polls indicate that the outcome could be very close. Governor Scott Walker is fighting to keep Milwaukee’s Democrat Mayor Tom Barrett from taking his job. Walker defeated Barrett in the 2010 general election. Shortly after […]
Florida Company Sues State Over Cuban and Syrian Sanctions
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
A Florida subsidiary of a Brazilian construction firm is suing the state over a new law barring local governments from hiring companies that do business with Cuba or Syria. Odebrecht USA has filed its lawsuit in a federal court in Miami, calling the law unenforceable and unconstitutional. It contends only the federal government and not […]
Russia, China Pledge to Boost Ties on Trade, Foreign Policy, Military
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Russia and China have pledged to give priority to development of bilateral ties and to oppose foreign intervention in Syria. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China Tuesday for a three-day visit expected to focus on the Middle East, energy cooperation and regional trade policy. Mr. Putin, who is making his first trip to Asia […]
Disney to Eliminate Junk Food Ads from Radio, TV, Web
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
The Walt Disney Company will become the first U.S. media giant to ban junk food advertising on its radio and television networks, and on its Internet website. The company announced Tuesday that starting in 2015, it will eliminate commercials for candy, salty snacks and sugary cereals. Instead, Disney programming will promote diets rich in fruits […]
Nigerian Forces Say Shootout with Islamic Militia Kills 16
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 7:05 pm (UTC-5)
Nigerian forces say explosions and a shootout with radical Islamic militia in the northeastern city of Maiduguri has left 16 suspected militants dead late Tuesday. The Nigerian Joint Task Force field commander, Colonel Victor Ebhaleme, said the violence occurred around densely populated Lawan Bukar and Shehuri areas of the city. He said Nigerian forces had […]
New Syria Clashes, Government Expels Envoys
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 6:50 pm (UTC-5)
Fierce clashes between government troops and opposition forces in Syria’s western Latakia province are further dimming hopes that diplomats can salvage a cease-fire and end the bloodshed. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the latest battles broke out Tuesday in the city of Haffeh and surrounding villages, where rebel forces had taken over […]
Panetta Tells India to Play More Active Role in Afghanistan
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 6:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has urged Indian leaders to take a more active role in Afghanistan after arriving in New Delhi Tuesday for two days of talks aimed at expanding defense ties. At the beginning of his first visit to India as defense secretary, Panetta met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and National […]
Wisconsin Voters Deciding Whether to Remove Governor
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
Residents in Wisconsin are voting in a recall election that could force the state’s Republican governor out of office. The latest polls show Governor Scott Walker with a slight lead over his Democratic opponent, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, whom Walker defeated in the 2010 general election. Shortly after taking office, Walker pushed through a law […]
