Pakistan has lodged a formal protest against Afghanistan after a cross-border attack that the Pakistani military says killed 13 soldiers. Authorities say more than 100 militants from Afghanistan attacked Pakistani forces in the northwestern Upper Dir region late Sunday. Six troops and 14 of the attackers were killed in the ensuing clash. Pakistan’s military says […]
Egypt’s President-Elect Considers New Government
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s president-elect Mohamed Morsi has started forming what he pledges will be an inclusive government, one day after becoming the country’s first democratically elected civilian president. Following his election Sunday over former prime minister Ahmed Shafiq, Mr. Morsi now is focusing on building his civilian administration — including what he promises to be a diverse […]
US Supreme Court Rejects Much of Arizona Immigration Law
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down most of the state of Arizona’s tough immigration law, which was designed to make it easier for state police officers to arrest illegal immigrants. However, it upheld one of the more controversial elements of the law, which requires state police officers with “reasonable suspicions” to check the […]
EU Warns Against Military Escalation in Syria
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
The European Union is warning against a military escalation in Syria, even as it condemns the country for shooting down a Turkish military jet in international airspace last week. EU foreign ministers appealed for calm after their meeting in Luxembourg Monday, a day before NATO ambassadors meet at Turkey’s request to discuss what to do […]
Ukraine Postpones Tymoshenko Trial Until July 10
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
A Ukrainian court has ordered a medical examination for former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, and set a hearing in her tax evasion case for July 10. The Kharkiv court Monday said it must be determined if the former leader is fit to stand trial. Tymoshenko is currently hospitalized due to back problems. Tymoshenko is charged […]
Mumbai Attack Suspect Arrested in India
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Indian officials say police have arrested a suspect involved in coordinating the 2008 terrorist attacks on the city of Mumbai that killed 166 people. Authorities say Indian-born Sayed Zabiuddin, who goes by the name Abu Hamza, was detained on June 21 after he arrived in India from the Middle East. Hamza is an alleged member […]
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Much of Strict Arizona Immigration Law
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down much of the state of Arizona’s tough immigration law, which was designed to make it easier for state police officers to arrest illegal immigrants.
Spain, Cyprus Looking for Outside Aid for Ailing Banks
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Spain — one of the euro currency bloc’s biggest economies — formally sought a bailout for its financially troubled banking system Monday. Meanwhile, Cyprus — one of the eurozone’s smallest countries — is also looking for help for its distressed banks. The twin bids in Madrid and Nicosia for outside assistance for their ailing banks […]
Egypt’s President-Elect Morsi Starts to Form Government
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 8:45 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s president-elect Mohamed Morsi has started forming what he pledges will be an inclusive government, one day after becoming the country’s first democratically elected civilian president. Following his election Sunday over former prime minister Ahmed Shafiq, Mr. Morsi now is focusing on building his civilian administration — including what he promises to be a diverse […]
Militants Kill 6 Pakistani Soldiers Near Afghanistan
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani security officials say militants from neighboring Afghanistan have crossed the border and killed six Pakistani soldiers. Authorities say the militants attacked Pakistani troops in the northwestern Upper Dir region on Sunday. Eleven of the attackers were killed in the ensuing clash. Pakistan has protested similar attacks to Afghanistan, saying militants often cross into its […]
