Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council are facing a showdown over two competing resolutions on Syria, including one that leaves the door open to military intervention. A draft resolution by Britain, France, Germany and the United States falls under Chapter 7 of the U.N. charter. It would renew the U.N. observer mission for 45 […]
Burmese Democracy Leader to Visit US, Accept Award
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 7:55 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S.-based advocacy group has announced that Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will visit the United States in September to accept an award for global citizenship. The New York-based Atlantic Council issued a statement Monday saying Aung San Suu Kyi is one of four people to be honored September 21 with its Global […]
More Than Half of Continental US in Drought
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say more than half of the continental United States is in a moderate to extreme drought — the widest drought in 56 years. The Department of Agriculture has declared a natural disaster in parts of 26 of the lower 48 states. Weather forecasters say they expect almost no rain this week and little […]
Yahoo Names Google Exec As New CEO
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
Internet giant Yahoo has named a longtime executive from rival company Google as its new chief executive. Marissa Mayer begins her position on Tuesday, becoming a rare female CEO in Silicon Valley. The 37-year-old was one of Google’s earliest employees, and was involved in the development of its well-known search engine and iconic homepage. She […]
US Approves First Drug to Reduce Risk of HIV Infection
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials have approved what they say is the first drug on the market that reduces the risk of HIV infection in those who are free of the virus that causes AIDS. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Monday said the drug Truvada now can be used daily in combination with safer sex practices to […]
Peace Process, Regional Concerns Dominate Clinton Talks in Israel
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the situation in the Middle East and the Arab world dominated her talks with Israeli officials in Jerusalem Monday. Clinton spoke to reporters after meeting with Israel’s President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and other top officials. Earlier in the day, she met […]
EU Sends Experts To Niger To Fight Terrorism
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
The European Union has created a new mission to train security forces in Niger to fight terrorism and organized crime. The EU says the mission will start in Niger but could extend to Mali and Mauritania — all countries that are part of a large desert region in sub-Saharan Africa known as the Sahel. EU […]
Athletes, Visitors Arrive in London Ahead of Olympics
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Thousands of athletes began arriving in London Monday ahead of the Summer Olympic Games. The opening ceremony is still more than a week away, but the first wave of athletes and visitors began pouring into Heathrow Airport. Beneath giant Olympic rings, athletes from 50 nations touched down, and the London airport had its busiest day […]
Peace Process, Regional Concerns Lead Clinton Talks in Israel
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 5:10 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the situation in the Middle East and the Arab world dominated her talks with Israeli officials in Jerusalem Monday. Clinton spoke to reporters after meeting with Israel’s President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials. Earlier in the day, she traveled to the West Bank […]
Peace Process, Regional Concerns Lead Clinton Talks in Israel
Posted July 16th, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the situation in the Middle East and the Arab world dominated her talks with Israeli officials in Jerusalem Monday. Clinton spoke to reporters after meeting with Israel’s President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and other top officials. Earlier in the day, she met […]
