Ghana’s vice president will serve out the term of the late leader John Atta Mills, who died suddenly Tuesday. John Dramani Mahama, who was vice president, took the oath of office hours after officials announced the death of Mr. Mills. Ghana is scheduled to hold a presidential election in December. Political analyst Emmanuel Akwetey, executive […]
Ghana’s VP Sworn In as President Following John Atta Mills’ Death
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
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Syria Adds Troops to Aleppo Fight
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists say the government has sent troop reinforcements to the city of Aleppo, where fierce fighting between rebels and the military continued for a fifth day. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said clashes were taking place Wednesday in several Aleppo neighborhoods, and that Syrian forces were using helicopters. The Observatory says […]
Women’s Football Kicks Off Olympic Competition
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Opening ceremonies are still two days away, but competition at the London Olympics kicks off Wednesday with a slate of women’s football matches. In the first game, host Britain takes on underdog New Zealand, which has never won a game in Olympic play. Later, some of the top teams in the tournament square off, with […]
Protests Erupt in California Over Police Shootings
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
Tensions are high in Anaheim, California, because of a handful of fatal shootings involving police officers this year. Protesters tossed rocks and bottles at police Tuesday night, after they were shut out of a city council meeting, where city officials were discussing the shootings. The police responded by firing non-lethal bean bags Some angry demonstrators […]
Burma’s Suu Kyi Gives First Parliament Speech
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has used her first speech in parliament to call for laws protecting the rights of the nation’s ethnic minorities. The Nobel Peace Prize winner spoke Wednesday, urging equal rights for all ethnic groups as part of Burma’s transition to democracy. Aung San Suu Kyi’s presence in parliament marks […]
Report: North Korea’s Kim Has ‘Firm Grip’ on Power; No Signs of Reform
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
A new report says North Korea’s new leader Kim Jong Un faces no serious threat to his rule and is not likely to enact reforms in the impoverished country. The International Crisis Group said Wednesday there are no clear signs of a conspiracy to overthrow the young leader, despite this month’s removal of a top […]
Al-Qaida Affiliate Claims Iraq Attacks
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 4:15 am (UTC-5)
Al-Qaida’s affiliate in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the deadliest day of violence to hit the country in more than two years. The Islamic State of Iraq said in a statement posted on jihadist websites that it was behind the wave of attacks that struck at least 15 cities Monday, killing at least 115 people […]
Syria Adds Troops to Aleppo Fight
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists say the government has sent troop reinforcements to the city of Aleppo, where fierce fighting between rebels and the military continued for a fifth day. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said clashes were taking place Wednesday in several Aleppo neighborhoods, and that Syrian forces were using helicopters. The Observatory says […]
Mali Coup Leaders ‘Disappear’ 20 Soldiers Linked to Counter Coup: Group
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 3:30 am (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch says soldiers loyal to Mali’s coup leader have forcibly disappeared at least 20 soldiers allegedly linked to an April counter coup attempt. The New York-based group says the forces of Captain Amadou Sanogo have rounded up dozens thought to support the failed counter coup led by those loyal to ousted President Toumani […]
China’a Economy Set for ‘Soft Landing’
Posted July 25th, 2012 at 3:15 am (UTC-5)
The International Monetary Fund says China’s economy is undergoing a “soft landing” as weaker demand for its exports and a rebalancing of domestic priorities affect the country’s growth. In a report Wednesday, the IMF said it expects China’s growth to slow to 8 percent this year, and cites the eurozone debt crisis as the main […]
