Officials in southern Afghanistan say a roadside bomb blast hit a passenger bus Sunday, killing five civilians, including women and children. Authorities say the early morning blast wounded at least 18 other people in Ghazni province. The bus was traveling from Kabul to the southern city of Kandahar. One of the wounded told Reuters news […]
Mali Islamists Destroy More Ancient Shrines in Timbuktu
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
Islamist rebels in northern Mali on Sunday defied international calls to stop destroying ancient shrines in the city of Timbuktu. For the second straight day, rebels with the militant group Ansar Dine used tools to hack away at the mausoleums of Sufi saints. The United Nationas last week declared the ancient city a World Heritage […]
Thousands Protest in Hong Kong as New Chief Executive Sworn In
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday as the territory marked its 15th year under Chinese rule and a new leader was sworn in during a ceremony led by Chinese President Hu Jintao. The march, which organizers said had close to 400,000 participants, was widely peaceful amid a heavy […]
Blast Hits Afghan Passenger Bus, Kills 5
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in southern Afghanistan say a roadside bomb blast hit a passenger bus Sunday, killing five civilians, including women and children. Authorities say the early morning blast wounded at least 18 other people in Ghazni province. The bus was traveling from Kabul to the southern city of Kandahar. One of the wounded told Reuters news […]
17 Killed in Attacks on Kenya Churches
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Kenya police say gunmen attacked two churches in the eastern town of Garissa on Sunday, killing 17 people and wounding at least 40. Authorities say in both cases the attackers hurled grenades and opened fire on worshippers. The deadliest attack took place at the African Inland Church, where at least 10 people were killed, including […]
Hong Kong’s New Chief Executive Sworn In
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
Hong Kong’s new chief executive has been sworn in to lead the territory’s seven-million people. Security was tight as Chinese President Hu Jintao swore in Leung Chun-ying, exactly 15 years after the territory passed from British to Chinese rule. Mr. Hu expressed China’s support for Hong Kong as a free society, saying Chinese officials remain […]
Syrian Opposition Rejects UN Transition Deal
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition groups have rejected a United Nations-backed plan for a political transition in Syria, calling it “ambiguous” and “a farce” while ruling out any possibility of sharing power with President Bashar al-Assad. A Paris-based Syrian National Council spokeswoman, Bassma Kodmani, said Sunday that Syrians “will not accept engaging in any political track while the […]
16 Killed in Attacks on Kenya Churches
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Kenya police say gunmen attacked two churches in the eastern town of Garissa on Sunday, killing 16 and wounding at least 40. Authorities say in both cases the attackers hurled grenades and opened fire on worshippers. The deadliest attack took place at the African Inland Church, where at least 10 people were killed, including two […]
Afghan Blast Hits Bus, Kills 5
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
Officials in southeastern Afghanistan say a roadside bomb hit a bus Sunday, killing five passengers, including women and children. Authorities say the blast wounded 11 people in Ghazni province. The bus was traveling from Kabul to the southern city of Kandahar. One of the wounded told the Reuters news agency from the hospital that when […]
Yemeni Troops Kill al-Qaida Militant
Posted July 1st, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Officials in southern Yemen say its security forces have clashed with al-Qaida militants, killing one and wounding two. Authorities say the fight happened Sunday in Delea province, adjacent to Abyan province. The militants seized several Abyan towns, including Jaar, Zinjibar and Shuqra last year while the government was pre-occupied with a pro-democracy uprising against then-president […]
