Senegal and the African Union have finalized a deal to create a special court to put former Chadian President Hissene Habre on trial for war crimes charges. The agreement comes a month after the United Nations’ highest court ordered Senegal to either prosecute Mr. Habre or extradite him. A Chad truth commission says Mr. Habre […]
Senegal, AU Finalize Plan to Try Chad’s Habre
Posted August 23rd, 2012 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
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New Book to Discuss Killing of Osama bin Laden
Posted August 23rd, 2012 at 4:05 am (UTC-5)
A member of the special U.S. military team that killed terrorist leader Osama bin Laden has written a book about the mission, raising concerns among U.S. officials about potential leaks of classified information. U.S. publisher Dutton says the book was written by a Navy SEAL member writing under the fictitious name of Mark Owen, in […]
S.Korea to Return Japan’s Protest Letter Amid Island Dispute
Posted August 23rd, 2012 at 3:30 am (UTC-5)
A simmering territorial dispute between South Korea and Japan continued Thursday, with Seoul saying it would return a protest letter sent by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda. Prime Minister Noda sent the letter to protest South Korean President Lee Myung-bak’s recent visit to a group of rocky islands controlled by Seoul but claimed by both […]
Rights Group Urges Bangladesh to Protect Rohingya Refugees
Posted August 23rd, 2012 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch says Bangladesh’s restriction on international aid groups is contributing to a worsening humanitarian emergency for ethnic Rohingya Muslims fleeing sectarian violence in Burma. Bangladesh last month ordered three charity groups to stop providing assistance to Rohingya because it said they were encouraging more refugees to cross the border. Doctors Without Borders, Action […]
Abortion Issue Casts Shadow Over Republicans
Posted August 23rd, 2012 at 2:05 am (UTC-5)
Democrats are trying to take advantage of the controversial remarks of a Republican U.S. Senate candidate on abortion, but presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is seeking to refocus the campaign debate on the sluggish economy. U.S. Representative Todd Akin, who is running for a Senate seat in Missouri, started a firestorm of controversy this […]
UN Chief to Visit Iran
Posted August 23rd, 2012 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to travel to Iran next week for a meeting of non-aligned nations, amid objections from the United States and Israel which say the visit sends a bad signal. Mr. Ban’s spokesman, Martin Nesirky, announced the trip Wednesday. He says the U.N. chief will convey the international community’s concerns and […]
Syrian Forces Shell Damascus, 35 Killed
Posted August 23rd, 2012 at 1:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian government forces have renewed their attacks in the capital, Damascus, killing at least 35 people in a campaign of shelling and artillery fire. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told VOA that Wednesday’s deaths occurred in Kfar Souseh, Daraya and other southern districts where anti-government rebels operate. Residents said the shelling and aerial […]
Egypt Seeks $4.8 Billion IMF Loan
Posted August 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm (UTC-5)
Egypt has formally asked the International Monetary Fund for a rescue package of up to $4.8 billion, as it struggles with its faltering economy after more than a year of political turmoil triggered by a popular uprising. Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil, speaking Wednesday, said the loan is aimed at lowering Egypt’s borrowing costs. He […]
Malian Government Focused on Regaining Control of North
Posted August 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm (UTC-5)
Mali’s acting Prime Minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra has named three special advisors to the prime minister with ministerial ranks. Hamadoun Toure, Sadio Lamine Sow and Mamadou Diakite were named Tuesday. Toure will be special advisor on government communication. Sow will be advisor on international affairs and Diakite on employment and training of youth. Toure served […]
US Indictment for Fraud, Bribery in Afghanistan
Posted August 22nd, 2012 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three people and a corporation on charges of fraud and bribery, accusing them of conspiring to use protected contract information to get an unfair advantage over other companies seeking government contract work in Afghanistan. The department Wednesday said one of the men was an active military reservist who […]
