Iraqi officials say a wave of coordinated bombings and shootings has killed at least 110 people in the deadliest day of violence in that country in more than two years. Officials say the violence that struck 15 cities Monday also wounded more than 200 people. The last time the casualty toll reached that high was […]
Attacks Kill 110 Across Iraq
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 8:10 pm (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say a wave of coordinated bombings and shootings has killed at least 110 people in the deadliest day of violence in that country in more than two years. Officials say at least 110 people died and more than 200 others were wounded in violence that shook more than 15 cities Monday. The last […]
EU to Lift Zimbabwe Sanctions After Referendum
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 7:25 pm (UTC-5)
The European Union says it will lift most sanctions on Zimbabwean firms and individuals once the country holds a “peaceful and credible” vote on a new constitution. A statement by EU ministers says they also have agreed to resume direct aid to Zimbabwe’s government after a 10-year suspension. The ministers, who met in Brussels Monday, […]
First Female US Astronaut Sally Ride Dies at 61
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, died Monday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 61 years old. Ride, who earned four degrees, including a doctorate in physics, from Stanford University was part of the first NASA class for astronauts to accept women in 1978. She […]
Clinton: US Committed to Creating ‘AIDS-Free Generation’
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says America is committed to creating an “AIDS-free generation.” Addressing the second day of the International AIDS Conference in Washington Monday, she said the U.S. is working to build sustainable health systems that will help the world “finally win this fight.” With that goal, she said the U.S. is […]
Benefits of HIV Drugs Show Smaller-Than-Expected Gain
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 6:25 pm (UTC-5)
Researchers say the proportion of HIV-positive patients in the United States whose infection with the AIDS virus are effectively controlled by drugs jumped from 45 to 72 percent during the past decade. But despite this impressive 60 percent gain in viral suppression rates, the new analysis falls short of previous estimates. The finding is important […]
Obama, Romney Appeal To Military Veterans
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney are appealing to military veterans to support them in the November election. Mr. Obama used a speech Monday in Reno, Nevada to a major organization of American war veterans to highlight his record on ending the war in Iraq and winding down the U.S. combat […]
World Stock Markets Plunge on Spain Debt Fears
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
World stock markets are plunging on new fears that Spain could need an international bailout. Spain’s borrowing costs topped 7.5 percent, and stock indexes in Asia, Europe and New York all fell sharply. Some exchanges were down 2 percent or more. Europe already has agreed to grant Spain a rescue packet of up to $122 […]
Obama Warns Syria Not to Use Chemical Weapons
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is warning Syria against using chemical weapons, saying that would be a “tragic mistake.” Mr. Obama told a veterans convention in Reno, Nevada Monday that the world is watching Syria. He said President Bashar al-Assad would be held accountable if his nation used poison gas and other deadly chemicals. A Syrian […]
Colorado Massacre Suspect Makes Court Appearance
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
A judge in Colorado has ordered movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes to remain in jail until his next court appearance when he likely will be formally charged. Prosecutors said Monday they are considering pursuing the death penalty for Holmes, who allegedly killed 12 people and wounded 58 others at a midnight screening Friday of […]
