Iraqi regulators have ordered the closure of 44 media organizations in the country, including VOA. The Communications and Media Commission says the move targets organizations operating without a license. A media and communications official told VOA that many of the media outlets either lack a permit or the permit has expired. The commission’s order lists […]
Iraqi Regulators Order 44 Media Outlets to Close
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 11:45 pm (UTC-5)
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Grenade Attack in Kenya Kills One After US Issues Terror Warning
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
A grenade attack on a bar in the Kenyan tourist city of Mombasa has killed one person and wounded at least eight, one day after the U.S. Embassy warned of imminent terrorism. No one has claimed responsibility for the Sunday night attack. There have been numerous bombings and kidnappings in Kenya since October, when Kenyan […]
Tunisia Extradites Gadhafi’s Last Prime Minister Back to Libya for Trial
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
Tunisia extradited a jailed former Libyan prime minister back to Libya Sunday, setting up a possible showdown among top Tunisian leaders who disagreed on whether to send him back. Tunisian authorities arrested Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi last year when he fled into Tunisia from Libya. He was Moammar Gadhafi’s last prime minister before the dictator’s government collapsed. […]
US Supreme Court to Rule on Health Care Law as Early as Monday
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
A new week brings more waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a challenge to President Barack Obama’s signature health care reforms. The high court’s ruling is expected as early as Monday, which would be exactly two years after Mr. Obama signed legislation to mandate health insurance for an additional 32 million Americans […]
Islamist Morsi Named Egypt’s President-Elect, Promises Unity
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 7:15 pm (UTC-5)
Egyptian Islamist Mohammed Morsi has been declared the winner of the country’s first free presidential election, and has promised to work for national unity and uphold international agreements. In his first speech as president-elect on Sunday, Mr. Morsi offered a vision of inclusion — a sharp contrast to the polarizing campaign from which he emerged […]
Tropical Storm Debby Threatens US Gulf Coast
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 5:55 pm (UTC-5)
A tropical storm advisory has been issued for parts of four southern U.S. states as tropical Tropical Storm Debby, the fourth storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way to the Gulf Coast bringing heavy rains and thunderstorms. The U.S. National Hurricane Center on Sunday afternoon said the storm had maximum sustained winds […]
One Killed, Several Wounded in Blast in Mombasa, Kenya
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
At least one person was killed and several wounded in a blast at a club in the Kenyan tourist city of Mombasa, one day after the U.S. Embassy warned of imminent terrorism. No one has claimed responsibility for the Sunday night attack. There have been numerous bombings and kidnappings in Kenya since October, when Kenyan […]
Western Powers Condemn Syria for Downing Turkish Military Jet
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 4:25 pm (UTC-5)
Western powers have condemned Syria for shooting down a Turkish military jet in a maritime border area, and have pledged to cooperate with Ankara in holding Damascus to account for Friday’s incident. In a statement issued Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the downing of the aircraft was a “brazen act” that reflects […]
Islamist Morsi Wins Egypt’s Presidential Election
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi has been declared the winner of Egypt’s presidential run-off, opening a new phase for the country following the toppling of Hosni Mubarak’s government. A huge cheer went up from Tahrir square, where supporters of Mr. Morsi gathered Sunday. The crowd celebrated with chants and fireworks — a big difference from […]
Greece’s New Leaders to Miss EU Meeting
Posted June 24th, 2012 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
Greece has run into a snag in its efforts to renegotiate its European-led bailout, as health problems sidelined the new prime minister and finance minister ahead of a critical meeting with the European Union. The government said Sunday that doctors had told Prime Minister Antonis Samaras to avoid travel after he had eye surgery on […]
