United Nations envoy Kofi Annan has warned that failing to resolve the crisis in Syria could bring unimaginable consequences. He spoke Tuesday after talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehran as part of an effort to rescue his peace plan for Syria. Iran is Syria’s top ally in the region. Mr. Annan […]
Annan Warns of Disaster Without End to Syria Crisis
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
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Economic Issues Trump Military Concerns as Clinton Tours Asia
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to focus more on economic than military concerns as she tours Southeast Asia this week. Clinton, who arrived in Vietnam Tuesday, is scheduled to announce a series of proposals aimed at expanding U.S. investment and exports in a region that boasts some of the world’s fastest growing […]
Egyptian Lawmakers Meet in Defiance of Military
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s Islamist-led parliament has reconvened in defiance of orders by the country’s military and Supreme Court. The lower house of parliament met Tuesday, days after President Mohamed Morsi issued a decree reinstating the body. Egypt’s supreme military council dissolved the parliament last month because of election irregularities in a move upheld by the Supreme Court. […]
Israeli Court Clears Olmert of Major Corruption Charges
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
An Israeli court has acquitted former prime minister Ehud Olmert of two major corruption charges, while convicting him of a lesser offense. The court said Tuesday Mr. Olmert was guilty of breach of trust in connection with aiding a friend while serving as Israel’s trade and industry minister. He was also facing allegations of illegally […]
Report: Tourism Depleting Crucial Water Supplies for Gambia
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
A British-based organization says wasteful water consumption at tourist resorts across Gambia is threatening water access and livelihoods of citizens in the small west African nation. Tourism Concern, which promotes ethical standards for global tourism, says resorts along the Gambian coast often dig their own bore holes to obtain water for their guests. Rachel Noble, […]
ICC Sentences Congolese Warlord to 14 Years in Prison
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 4:15 am (UTC-5)
The International Criminal Court has sentenced Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga to 14 years in prison for using child soldiers. The court in the Hague announced the penalty Tuesday, saying he is an educated individual who would have understood the “seriousness of the crimes.” Lubanga was found guilty of war crimes in March for recruiting and […]
Euro Finance Ministers Agree to $37 Billion for Spanish Banks
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
Eurozone finance ministers have agreed to a $37 billion bailout for Spain’s ailing banks. Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday the money should be available by the end of the month pending final approval of the deal. Spain has asked for $125 billion in aid as its borrowing costs have soared. Officials said Tuesday the […]
Egyptian Lawmakers Set to Meet in Defiance of Military
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 1:35 am (UTC-5)
The speaker of Egypt’s lower house of parliament plans to reconvene the assembly Tuesday in defiance of orders by the country’s military council and Supreme Court. The move follows a decree by President Mohamed Morsi reinstating parliament after military leaders dissolved the body last month because of election irregularities. The Supreme Court upheld the powerful […]
Annan Takes Syria Peace Mission to Iran
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 12:55 am (UTC-5)
United Nations envoy Kofi Annan has traveled to Iran as he tries to rescue his peace plan for Syria. He arrived in Tehran late Monday, and was due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and top security official Saeed Jalili. Iran is Syria’s top ally in the region. Mr. Annan held talks […]
Clinton Looks for Trade Boost in Vietnam Talks
Posted July 10th, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is visiting Vietnam Tuesday to meet with senior officials and discuss boosting trade. She is due to hold talks with Foreign Minister Pham Binh Mihn and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, as well as meet with U.S. and Vietnamese business leaders. The State Department says Clinton will witness the […]
