Kenyan police say gunmen attacked two churches in the eastern town of Garissa Sunday, killing 17 people and wounding at least 40. Authorities say the attackers threw grenades and opened fire on worshippers. The deadliest attack took place at the African Inland Church, where at least 10 people were killed, including two police officers. The […]
Iran Acknowledges Sanctions have Become Severe
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 7:50 pm (UTC-5)
Iran has acknowledged that Western sanctions over its controversial nuclear program have reached their toughest level, as the European Union begins a total ban on Iranian oil imports. In remarks published Sunday by Iranian state media, Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi said Western powers unfairly have imposed what he called the “most severe” sanctions on […]
Voters in Senegal Pick a Parliament
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 5:55 pm (UTC-5)
Voters in Senegal went to the polls Sunday to pick a new parliament. Newly-elected President Macky Sall needs a majority of supporters to get approval for his legislative agenda, which includes job creation and bringing down food prices. Witnesses say voter turnout Sunday was low. Results are expected in several days. President Sall defeated long-time […]
17 Killed in Attacks on Kenya Churches
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 5:00 pm (UTC-5)
Kenyan police say gunmen attacked two churches in the eastern town of Garissa Sunday, killing 17 and wounding at least 40. Authorities say the attackers threw grenades and opened fire on worshippers. The deadliest attack took place at the African Inland Church, where at least 10 people were killed, including two police officers. The second […]
Blast Hits Afghan Passenger Bus, Kills 5
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in southern Afghanistan say a roadside bomb blast hit a passenger bus Sunday, killing five civilians, including women and children. Authorities say the early morning blast wounded at least 18 other people in Ghazni province. The bus was traveling from Kabul to the southern city of Kandahar. One of the wounded told Reuters news […]
Mali Islamists Destroy More Ancient Shrines in Timbuktu
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
Islamist rebels in northern Mali on Sunday defied international calls to stop destroying ancient shrines in the city of Timbuktu. For the second straight day, rebels with the militant group Ansar Dine used tools to hack away at the mausoleums of Sufi saints. The United Nationas last week declared the ancient city a World Heritage […]
Thousands Protest in Hong Kong as New Chief Executive Sworn In
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday as the territory marked its 15th year under Chinese rule and a new leader was sworn in during a ceremony led by Chinese President Hu Jintao. The march, which organizers said had close to 400,000 participants, was widely peaceful amid a heavy […]
Blast Hits Afghan Passenger Bus, Kills 5
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in southern Afghanistan say a roadside bomb blast hit a passenger bus Sunday, killing five civilians, including women and children. Authorities say the early morning blast wounded at least 18 other people in Ghazni province. The bus was traveling from Kabul to the southern city of Kandahar. One of the wounded told Reuters news […]
17 Killed in Attacks on Kenya Churches
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Kenya police say gunmen attacked two churches in the eastern town of Garissa on Sunday, killing 17 people and wounding at least 40. Authorities say in both cases the attackers hurled grenades and opened fire on worshippers. The deadliest attack took place at the African Inland Church, where at least 10 people were killed, including […]
Hong Kong’s New Chief Executive Sworn In
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
Hong Kong’s new chief executive has been sworn in to lead the territory’s seven-million people. Security was tight as Chinese President Hu Jintao swore in Leung Chun-ying, exactly 15 years after the territory passed from British to Chinese rule. Mr. Hu expressed China’s support for Hong Kong as a free society, saying Chinese officials remain […]
