Protesters in Mali’s northern Timbuktu region have confronted Islamists who are trying to impose strict Islamic law in the region. Witnesses in the town of Goundam say the protest erupted Friday after members of the militant group Ansar Dine beat a woman for not wearing a head scarf, seriously injuring her baby. Witnesses tell VOA […]
Northern Malians Protest Strict Islamic Law
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 11:45 pm (UTC-5)
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UN Blames Syrian Government for Massacre
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 11:20 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations is blaming the Syrian government for an attack on a village Thursday that killed more than 150 people. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the massacre casts “serious doubts” on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s commitment to a U.N.-backed peace plan. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that credible reports provided […]
Lawmakers Introducing Measure Requiring US Olympic Uniforms to be Made in USA
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 9:00 pm (UTC-5)
Six Democratic U.S. senators say they will introduce legislation next week requiring the ceremonial uniforms worn by American Olympic athletes to be made in the United States. Senators Robert Menendez, Frank Lautenberg, Robert Casey, Charles Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand and Sherrod Brown issued a statement Friday on the subject. The move follows media reports that highlighted […]
More Drug Smuggling Tunnels Unearthed on US-Mexico Border
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
The Mexican government says troops have discovered another drug smuggling tunnel beneath the U.S.- Mexico border and seized more than 40 tons of marijuana. The tunnel, beneath the Tijuana (Mexico) – San Diego (California) border was the fourth such discovery in the past week along the 3,200 kilometer boundary separating the two countries. Authorities say […]
Obama Campaigns in Key Election Battleground State
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 8:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is telling voters in the key election battleground state of Virginia that winning there could ensure he wins the presidency over his challenger, Mitt Romney. Virginia is among a few states that could determine the fate of Mr. Obama’s bid re-election in November. He told voters at a Virginia Beach high […]
Pakistan: Militant Threat to Prevent Children From Receiving Vaccination
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say some 250,000 children in the country’s northwest will likely not receive life-saving polio vaccinations due to threats from militants. A three-day national anti-polio campaign is set to begin Monday. Last month, a militant group warned anti-polio medical teams to stay away or “face consequences.” Militants allege the effort is being used to […]
Northern Malians Protest Strict Islamic Law
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
Residents in Mali’s northern Timbuktu region are protesting Islamists who are trying to impose strict Islamic law in the region. Witnesses in the town of Goundam say the protest erupted after Islamists from the militant group Ansar Dine beat a woman for not wearing a headscarf Friday. They say an infant the woman was holding […]
Opposition: Civilians Massacred in Syrian Village
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists say more than 150 people died after government forces shelled a village in Hama province. Activists and witnesses say troops, tanks and helicopters bombarded the village of Tremseh on Thursday. Estimates of the number of deaths are as high as 220. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that credible reports […]
Opposition: Civilians Massacred in Syrian Village
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists say more than 150 people died after government forces shelled a village in Hama province. Activists and witnesses say troops, tanks and helicopters bombarded the village of Tremseh on Thursday. Estimates of the number of deaths are as high as 220. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that credible reports […]
ICC Issues Warrant For Rwandan Hutu Rebel Leader
Posted July 13th, 2012 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Rwandan Hutu militia leader accused of war crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo . The court Friday said Sylvestre Mudacumura is wanted on five counts of crimes against humanity and nine counts of war crimes, including murder, rape and mutilation. Mudacumura is a […]
