Tens of thousands of Russians have joined a Moscow rally 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 is the first to be called by the opposition since Mr. Putin took office on May 7 […]
Tens of Thousands Join Anti-Putin Rally in Moscow
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
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Coroner: Dingo Killed Australian Baby in 1980 Case
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
A coroner has determined that a wild dingo dog was responsible for the death of an infant in Australia’s outback 32 years ago, confirming the parents’ version of events and ending an emotional case that attracted global attention. Nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain disappeared from her family’s tent in the Australian desert in 1980. Her parents have […]
Wildfire in Colorado Turns Deadly, Progress in New Mexico Fire
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
More firefighters will be dispatched to battle a massive wildfire in Colorado that has damaged or destroyed at least 100 structures and killed at least one resident. Authorities late Monday confirmed that firefighters discovered the body of a 62-year-old woman in the ashes of her home in Larimer County, located more than 160 kilometers northwest […]
Pakistani Court: Former Ambassador Authored Controversial Memo
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 6:40 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. In its ruling Tuesday, the court said Husain Haqqani wanted to make himself “indispensable to the Americans” and committed acts of disloyalty to Pakistan. It said that in the […]
Yemeni Troops Recapture Southern Town from Al-Qaida
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni officials and witnesses say government troops have retaken control of a key al-Qaida stronghold in the country’s south after a battle that killed at least 20 militants and four soldiers. Officials and residents of Jaar said Yemeni troops and their tribal allies bombarded the southern town Tuesday morning, forcing al-Qaida militants to flee the […]
Afghan President Says Airstrikes in Civilian Areas ‘Absolutely Banned’
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 5:40 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 […]
Troops Patrol Western Burma as Sectarian Strife Continues
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 4:50 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 already deployed army troops and declared a state of emergency in Rakhine state, where at least 17 people have been killed and […]
Russian Opposition Prepares for Rally Without Protest Leaders
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
Russia’s opposition is preparing to hold a major anti-government rally in Moscow despite government orders for several protest leaders to appear for questioning as the demonstration gets under way. Tuesday’s rally is the first to be called by the opposition since Vladimir Putin returned to the Russian presidency last month and began tightening a government […]
UN’s Ban, Annan to Syria: Let Monitors Enter Rebel Town
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 2:40 am (UTC-5)
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and international envoy Kofi Annan have called on Syria to allow U.N. monitors to enter a rebellious northwestern town where the United States fears Syrian security forces are planning to massacre civilians. Syrian activists and residents of Al-Haffeh say government helicopters and tanks have been attacking the town in Latakia province, […]
UN: Humanitarian Efforts in North Korea ‘Seriously Underfunded’
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 2:30 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations is calling for the international community to put aside political differences and boost funding to help address what it says are the dire humanitarian needs of North Koreans. The U.N. said Tuesday that aid efforts in North Korea remain “seriously underfunded,” even as it unveiled a funding request for an additional $198 […]
