Bulgarian police say an explosion has ripped through a bus carrying Israeli tourists, killing at least three people and injuring more than 20 others. Wednesday’s blast occurred at an airport in the Black Sea city of Burgas. Police say several other buses at the site were also damaged. The cause of the explosion was not […]
3 Killed in Blast on Bus Carrying Israelis in Bulgaria
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Security Council Delays Vote on Syria Resolution
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
The U.N. Security Council has delayed a vote on a new resolution on Syria, after a bomb blast in Damascus killed top Syrian officials. The vote on the Western-backed resolution, which would impose sanctions on Syria, is now scheduled for Thursday. Wednesday, U.N. and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan requested a delay, saying he feels […]
Explosion Rips Through Bus Carrying Israeli Tourists in Bulgaria
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
Bulgarian police say an explosion has ripped through a bus carrying Israeli tourists killing at least three people. At least 20 others were injured in the blast. Wednesday’s explosion occurred at the airport in the Black Sea resort area and damaged at least one other bus. The cause of the blast is unknown.
Kim Jong Un Named Marshal of North Korea
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 12:30 pm (UTC-5)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been awarded the title of marshal, formally becoming the country’s top military leader. State media announced the move in a brief special message Wednesday. It comes after a shakeup of the military’s leadership this week, which included the departure of Ri Yong Ho, North Korea’s top military figure […]
Annan Calls for Delay of Vote on Syria Resolution
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
International envoy Kofi Annan has asked the U.N. Security Council to delay a vote on a new resolution on Syria scheduled for Wednesday, after a bomb blast in Damascus killed top Syrian officials. In Washington, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the bombing is evidence that the situation in Syria is “rapidly spinning out of […]
Annan Calls for Delay of Vote on Syria Resolution
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
International envoy Kofi Annan has asked the U.N. Security Council to delay a vote on a new resolution on Syria scheduled for Wednesday, after a bomb blast in Damascus killed top Syrian officials. In Washington, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the bombing is evidence that the situation in Syria is “rapidly spinning out of […]
Kim Jong Un Named Marshal of North Korea
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been awarded the title of marshal, formally becoming the country’s top military leader. State media announced the move in a brief special message Wednesday. It comes after a shakeup of the military’s leadership this week, which included the departure of Ri Yong Ho, North Korea’s top military figure […]
International Criminal Court to Probe Mali Crisis
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
The International Criminal Court says it will launch a preliminary inquiry into the events that have taken place in Mali, where Islamist rebels have seized control of the country’s north. Chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says the probe will determine whether to open a fuller investigation that could result in one or more persons being charged. […]
Annan Calls for Delay of Vote on Syria Resolution
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
International envoy Kofi Annan has asked the U.N. Security Council to delay a vote on a new resolution on Syria scheduled for Wednesday, after a bomb blast killed at least three top Syrian officials in Damascus. Earlier in the day, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the bombing is evidence that the situation in Syria […]
Bollywood Superstar Rajesh Khanna Dies
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
The first actor to gain superstar status in Bollywood — Rajesh Khanna — has died at the age of 69, following a brief illness. His son-in-law, actor Akshay Kumar, told reporters that Khanna died Wednesday at his home in the western Indian city of Mumbai. Kumar said, “my father-in-law is no more. He has left […]
