Turkey’s President Abdullah Gul has called a fatal bomb attack on the town of Gaziantep a “crime against humanity” and lamented the deaths of the nine victims, including four children. Mr. Gul said in a statement Tuesday that he shares the pain of the families who lost loved ones. He said he condemns those responsible […]
Turkish President Calls Bombing “Crime Against Humanity”
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Spokesman: Ethiopia PM’s Death No Cause for Worry
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
Ethiopia’s communications minister says there is “no worry” about the country’s future after the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who ruled Ethiopia for more than 20 years. Minister Bereket Simon told VOA the leadership is united and the government is “strong as ever.” He rejected concerns about a power vacuum. “The policies, the strategies, […]
Foreign Journalist Killed, Two Others Missing in Syria
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
A Japanese journalist who was traveling with Syrian rebels has died after being caught in gunfire, while two Alhurra TV journalists who may have been with her are missing. Japan’s Foreign Ministry says Mika Yamamoto was shot Monday while traveling with the Free Syrian Army in the northern city of Aleppo. She worked for the […]
Foreign Journalist Killed, Two Others Missing in Syria
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
A Japanese journalist who was traveling with Syrian rebels has died after being caught in gunfire, while two Alhurra TV journalists who may have been with her are missing. Japan’s Foreign Ministry says Mika Yamamoto was shot Monday while traveling with the Free Syrian Army in the northern city of Aleppo. She worked for the […]
Spokesman: Ethiopia PM’s Death No Cause for Worry
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Ethiopia’s communications minister says there is “no worry” about the country’s future after the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who ruled Ethiopia for more than 20 years. Minister Bereket Simon told VOA on Tuesday said the leadership is united and the government is “strong as ever.” And he rejected concerns about a power vacuum. […]
Ethiopian Leader Meles Dies at 57
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died at the age of 57, after months of speculation about his health. State television announced his death Tuesday, saying he died from a sudden infection late Monday at a hospital abroad. Speaking with VOA (Somali Service), government spokesman Bereket Simon would not say where Mr. Meles died, or […]
Ethiopian Leader Meles Dies at 57
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died at the age of 57 after months of speculation about his health. State television announced his death Tuesday, saying he died from a sudden infection late Monday while at a hospital abroad. Speaking with VOA (Somali Service), government spokesman Bereket Simon would not say where Mr. Meles died, […]
Foreign Journalist Killed, Two Others Missing in Syria
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
A Japanese journalist who was traveling with Syrian rebels has died after being caught in gunfire, while two Alhurra TV journalists who may have been with her are missing. Japan’s Foreign Ministry says Mika Yamamoto was shot Monday while traveling with the Free Syrian Army in the northern city of Aleppo. She worked for the […]
Malian Government Focused on Regaining Control of North
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
A Malian official says the country’s new national unity government will focus on re-taking control of the north from radical Islamist groups. Hamadoune Toure, Mali’s minister for communication and government spokesman, tells VOA that hardliners seeking to impose Sharia law in the north are not welcome in the new government. He says the government will […]
Afghan Rockets Damage US Military Chief’s Plane
Posted August 21st, 2012 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
NATO officials say Afghan militants fired rockets on a U.S. airbase in Afghanistan, damaging a plane used by America’s top military officer. A spokeswoman tells VOA U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Martin Dempsey was in his room and “nowhere near” the aircraft when two rockets landed near it early Tuesday at Bagram Airbase. […]
