The top commander of U.S. forces in South Korea is seeking more attack helicopters, intelligence aircraft, and a strengthened missile defense system as part of what he says is an effort to enhance “war-fighting capabilities.” General James Thurman said at a forum in Seoul Tuesday that he is confident the Defense Department will meet his […]
US to Boost Military Capacity in South Korea
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
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Liberia Closes Border With Ivory Coast
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 1:35 am (UTC-5)
Liberia’s foreign minister says his country will take every measure to ensure there is peace in neighboring Ivory Coast, after Liberia closed its border between the two nations. The closing followed Friday’s killing of seven United Nations peacekeepers and eight civilians in the Ivory Coast town of Tai. Ivorian officials said Liberia-based gunmen carried out […]
UN: Humanitarian Efforts in North Korea ‘Seriously Underfunded’
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 12:40 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 […]
Los Angeles Kings End 45-Year Stanley Cup Drought
Posted June 12th, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
The Los Angeles Kings trounced the visiting New Jersey Devils 6-1 Monday to win the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup championship, the first ever in the franchise’s 45-year history. The Kings jumped out to an early 3-0 lead during a five-minute power play after Devils’ forward Steve Bernier was ejected from the game for a […]
US Commerce Secretary Takes Medical Leave of Absence
Posted June 11th, 2012 at 11:35 pm (UTC-5)
The Obama administration says U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson is taking a medical leave of absence to undergo tests after being involved in two separate traffic crashes near Los Angeles, California after suffering an apparent seizure. Officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says Bryson was driving a car last Saturday that allegedly struck […]
UN Secretary General Demands Unimpeded Access to Besieged Syrian City
Posted June 11th, 2012 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is demanding Syrian authorities grant the U.N. “unimpeded access” to the besieged city of Haffeh, where civilians are said to be trapped. U.N. monitors report Syrian forces are using helicopters to attack the rebel-held city and that civilians are caught in the crossfire. Mr. Ban’s office said Monday that […]
Apple Unveils New Operating System iOS6
Posted June 11th, 2012 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. computer giant Apple Inc. has announced a new advanced operating system for its products that will include an Apple-made mobile mapping service for iPhones and iPads, a smarter Siri voice-interaction feature and more FaceTime, or instant videophone communications. Apple software chief Scott Forstall told the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in California that the […]
Balkan Leaders Boycott Serbian Presidential Inauguration
Posted June 11th, 2012 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
Balkan leaders boycotted Monday’s inauguration of Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic over his recent controversial remarks about the 1995 massacre of Muslims in Bosnia-Herzegovina’s eastern town of Srebrenica. Only Montenegro’s president attended the inaugural ceremonies in Belgrade. The leaders of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia stayed home. Earlier this month, Mr. Nikolic, a former far-right nationalist, […]
Wildfires Burning Out of Control in Colorado, New Mexico
Posted June 11th, 2012 at 7:45 pm (UTC-5)
Firefighters in Colorado and New Mexico are hoping damper weather and calmer winds will help them battle two large wildfires burning out of control. The flames have already destroyed more than 100 buildings and forced hundreds of people from their homes. No injuries are reported so far, but Colorado officials say one person remains missing. […]
Liberia Closes Border With Ivory Coast
Posted June 11th, 2012 at 7:45 pm (UTC-5)
Liberia has closed its border with Ivory Coast, after gunmen allegedly crossed into Ivory Coast and killed seven United Nations peacekeepers. Information minister Lewis Brown announced the move during a news conference in Monrovia on Monday. He said Liberia also has sent troops and police to protect the border area, and suspended mining activities in […]
