Pakistan’s ruling party has nominated former water and power minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to replace ousted prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. Ashraf has been dogged by allegations of corruption from his tenure in the water and power post, but he is expected to be approved as the Pakistan People’s Party holds a majority in parliament […]
Pakistan Announces New Prime Minister Nominee
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
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Taliban Siege of Afghan Hotel is Over
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a 12-hour siege by Taliban insurgents on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul ended early Friday and at least eight people have been killed. Earlier Friday, authorities said security forces had freed at least 35 hostages taken by the militants. Officials say four civilians, three hotel guards and one police officer […]
90 Still Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Australia
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 3:05 am (UTC-5)
The search continues Friday for scores of people missing in the Indian Ocean after their crowded refugee boat capsized off Australia’s remote Christmas Island territory. The boat carrying around 200 asylum seekers overturned Thursday and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard told a news conference soon after the disaster that there had been a large loss […]
35 Hostages Freed Following Afghan Hotel Attack
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say its security forces have freed at least 35 hostages taken by Taliban insurgents in an attack on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul. Authorities Friday said three hotel guards and one police officer have been killed in the assault on the Spozhmai Hotel and that two of the attackers are dead. […]
Egypt Braces for Protests, Awaits Election Results
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 2:10 am (UTC-5)
Several Islamist groups are calling for mass protests in Egypt on Friday, as the country nervously awaits the official results of its first freely-contested presidential elections. Thousands of protesters camped out overnight in Cairo’s iconic Tahrir Square to denounce what they see as a power grab by Egypt’s interim military rulers and to call on […]
WikiLeaks Founder Speaks Out on His Bid for Asylum
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 1:35 am (UTC-5)
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remains holed up at Ecuador’s embassy in London as he seeks to avoid extradition to Sweden to face questioning on sexual assault charges. Assange told Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio by phone Friday he fears that if extradited, he would be deported to the United States to face possible charges related to […]
Miami Heat Win 2012 NBA Finals
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 12:55 am (UTC-5)
The Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 Thursday to claim the National Basketball Association championship, the first in the LeBron James era. James finished with 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds and was named the most valuable player of the NBA finals. Two of James’s fellow “Big Three” players also finished in […]
18 Hostages Freed Following Afghan Hotel Attack
Posted June 22nd, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials said Friday its security forces have freed 18 civilians after a Taliban attack on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul. Authorities said two of the attackers are dead. Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the hotel late Thursday, seizing civilian hostages, including women and children. The attack set off an hours-long gunbattle […]
Taliban Insurgents Attack Popular Kabul Hotel, Sieze Hostages
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 11:20 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials said Friday a number of hostages taked by Taliban militants during at attack on a hotel on the outskirts of Kabul have been freed. Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the hotel late Thursday, seizing civilian hostages, including women and children. The attack set off an hours-long gunbattle with Afghan security forces. A […]
Taliban Insurgents Attack Popular Kabul Hotel, Seize Hostages
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 9:30 pm (UTC-5)
Taliban militants have attacked a popular lakeside hotel on the outskirts of Kabul and seized a number of civilian hostages, including women and children. The attack set off an hours-long gunbattle with Afghan security forces. Police say there are some deaths as they try to look for a way to storm the hotel without causing […]
