Syrian activists say violence nationwide killed 17 people Friday as international envoy Kofi Annan called for additional pressure on the Syrian government as he met with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington. Speaking tersely while standing next to Clinton, Mr. Annan said the two diplomats will discuss how to move his stalled peace […]
Annan Meets Clinton, Syria Violence Kills 17
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama: Suggestions White House Purposely Leaked Classified Info ‘Offensive’
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is hitting back at Republican allegations that his administration purposely leaked information on covert operations to boost his re-election bid. Speaking to reporters Friday at the White House, President Obama called the idea that his administration would deliberately release classified information “offensive.” “The notion that my White House would purposely release […]
Obama Chides Congress for Ignoring Job Proposals
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama sharply blamed Congress Friday for the sluggish growth of the American economy and said lawmakers need to approve his job-creating proposals. Mr. Obama said that job plans he unveiled last year would boost hiring in the country’s moribund construction industry and also allow many of the 450,000 local and state government […]
Euro 2012 Football Championship Kicks Off
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
The Euro 2012 football championship series has kicked off before a packed crowd in the 100,000-seat National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland. Fans, wearing mainly the red and white of Poland, are witnessing the opening match between Poland and Greece. Russia and the Czech Republic will square off in the other match later Friday. Poland and […]
Putin Signs Bill That Increases Protest Fines
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a controversial bill that dramatically raises fines for people involved in unauthorized rallies. The bill, introduced by the ruling United Russia party, was approved this week by both the upper and lower houses in parliament. The new law raises the maximum fine on an individual illegal street […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Calls for Reopening of Nuclear Plant
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
Japan’s prime minister has called for the reopening of an idle nuclear plant, saying Japan cannot do without atomic energy. At a news conference Friday, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda called for all operations to resume at the Ohi nuclear plant in western Japan. He said two reactors should be restarted to support people’s lives, but […]
Annan Meets Clinton, Syria Violence Kills 17
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say violence nationwide killed 17 people Friday as international envoy Kofi Annan called for additional pressure on the Syrian government as he met with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington. Speaking tersely while standing next to Clinton, Mr. Annan said the two diplomats will discuss how to move his stalled peace […]
European Officials Say Spain Nearing Bailout Request
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
European officials say Spain is poised to seek billions of dollars in bailout money from other countries in the euro currency bloc to rescue its distressed banks. Spain has yet to ask for help from its European neighbors, but several officials said Friday they expect Madrid will seek a bailout when key political and financial […]
Euro 2012 Football Championship Kicks off Friday
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
Fans are filing into the 100,000-seat National Stadium in Warsaw, as Poland and Greece prepare to kick off Friday in the Euro 2012 football championship series. Poland and Ukraine are co-hosting the 16-nation championship, which will be decided on July 1 in Kyiv. Russia and the Czech Republic will square off in the other match […]
Suicide Blast in Northern Nigeria Kills 3
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
At least three people have died in a suicide blast in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, a day after the U.S. Embassy urged Americans to leave the city due to ongoing violence. Police say the explosion went off outside their headquarters Friday. A policeman was among those killed and at least five people were wounded. […]
