Pakistan and India’s latest talks about whether to end decades of a military stand-off on the Siachen glacier ended with both sides failing to reach an agreement. The two-day meeting ended Tuesday in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi with nothing more than a joint commitment to “serious, sustained and result-oriented efforts” for an amicable settlement […]
Pakistan, India’s Stand-Off Continues on Glacier Dispute
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
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Opposition Rally Draws Tens of Thousands in Moscow
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of Russians have marched in an opposition rally in the capital Moscow to protest the return of Vladimir Putin to the Russian presidency, despite Russian authorities forcing several protest leaders to appear for questioning as the demonstration began. Tuesday’s rally was the first to be called by the opposition since Mr. Putin […]
Investors Jolt Spanish, Italian Debt Costs
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
Europe’s governmental debt crisis is deepening, with borrowing costs for both Spain and Italy increasing again on Tuesday. European governments agreed to a $125 billion bailout for Spanish banks over the weekend, but investors have shown little regard for the rescue package. The interest rates for Spanish and Italian government bonds both topped 6 percent, […]
Heavy Fighting Continues in Syria
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian forces continued to attack rebel strongholds Tuesday, with activist groups saying mortar shells hit anti-government protesters in the eastern town of Deir al-Zour, killing 10 people as fighting raged elsewhere. The attack on the town close to the Iraqi border came hours after a car bomb killed a dozen people there. In the western […]
Yemeni Troops Recapture Southern Cities From Al-Qaida
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni officials say government troops have recaptured two al-Qaida strongholds in the country’s south after a month-long offensive against the militant group, which seized the areas more than a year ago. Officials said Tuesday that Yemeni troops and their tribal allies took full control of Abyan’s provincial capital, Zinjibar, and the town of Jaar to […]
Yemeni Troops Recapture Southern Cities From Al-Qaida
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni officials say government troops have recaptured two al-Qaida strongholds in the country’s south after a month-long offensive against the militant group, which seized the areas more than a year ago. Officials said Tuesday that Yemeni troops and their tribal allies took full control of Abyan’s provincial capital, Zinjibar, and the town of Jaar to […]
Kenya Seeks US Aid to Seize Somali Port From Al-Shabab
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Kenya has asked the United States to help fund a military operation to seize a key Somali port from al-Shabab militants. Prime Minister Raila Odinga told reporters in Nairobi on Tuesday that Kenya’s military hopes to capture the town of Kismayo by August. “Our aim is to get to Kismayo by August because Kismayo is […]
Troops Patrol Western Burma as Sectarian Strife Continues
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Armed security forces presided over an uneasy calm in western Burma Tuesday, as international pressure mounts for an end to a week of deadly violence between Muslims and Buddhists. President Thein Sein has deployed army troops and declared a state of emergency in coastal Rakhine state, where at least 17 people have been killed and […]
Afghan President: Airstrikes in Civilian Areas ‘Absolutely Banned’
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the use of NATO airstrikes in civilian areas is “absolutely banned,” even when coalition forces are under attack. Mr. Karzai told reporters Tuesday that bombing of civilian homes is not allowed for any reason, and that Afghanistan considers the airstrikes a “disproportionate” and “illegitimate” use of force. His comments come […]
Pakistani Court: Former Ambassador Authored Controversial Memo
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s Supreme Court says the country’s former ambassador to the United States unquestionably authored a memo last year seeking U.S. help in reining in the military. The court ruled Tuesday that Husain Haqqani wanted to make himself “indispensable to the Americans” and committed acts of disloyalty to Pakistan. It directed Haqqani to appear before the […]
