U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged North and South Korea to ease tensions on the peninsula. Mr. Ban’s comments came during a meeting Monday with South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan in Seoul. “The most important thing is that the countries concerned, North and South Korea, should solve the problems through dialogue and widen exchanges […]
UN Chief Urges North, South Korea to Ease Tensions
Posted August 13th, 2012 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
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Iran Raises Quake Death Toll
Posted August 13th, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
Iran has raised the death toll from Saturday’s two earthquakes to more than 300, a day after rescuers called off the search for survivors. Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi told a session of parliament Monday that the latest death toll stood at 306, with more than 3,000 injured. The 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude quakes struck […]
Romney, Ryan Campaign in Political Battleground States
Posted August 13th, 2012 at 2:50 am (UTC-5)
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his new running mate, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan are splitting up Monday to campaign in two swing states that could determine the outcome of the 2012 presidential election. Romney is set to campaign in Florida, while Ryan is heading to Iowa. The two campaigned Sunday in North Carolina, […]
USA Wins Most Olympic Overall Medals and Golds
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 11:20 pm (UTC-5)
The last day of the 2012 Olympic games ended with America on top of the medal standings, winning 104 overall, including 46 gold. China’s finished second with 87 medals that included 38 gold. Britain finished third in the gold medal count, winning five more than Russia. Russia finished third in overall medals, while Britain landed […]
USA Wins Most Olympic Overall Medals and Golds
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 9:10 pm (UTC-5)
The last day of the 2012 Olympic games ended with America on top of the medal standings, winning 104 overall, including 46 gold. China’s finished second with 87 medals that included 38 gold. Britain finished third in the gold medal count, winning five more than Russia. Russia finished third in overall medals, while Britain landed […]
Romney, Ryan Hit Campaign Trail
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his new running mate are casting themselves as the duo to bring back America’s economy. Romney and Representative Paul Ryan campaigned Sunday in North Carolina and then in Ryan’s home state of Wisconsin. Both states are considered key battlegrounds in the race for the White House. Romney is […]
Malians Rally for Return of Peace, Order
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 7:25 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of protesters crowded the stadium of Mali’s capital Bamako Sunday to demand government action to re-establish control in the country’s north and restore peace in the western African nation. Many Malians accuse the interim leadership of internal bickering which they say has enabled Islamists groups in the north to take hold. Meanwhile, […]
Iran Earthquakes Kill 250, Thousands Injured
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
Rescue teams are still searching for victims in collapsed buildings after two strong earthquakes hit northwestern Iran, killing at least 250 people and injuring 2,600 others. The 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude quakes struck minutes apart late Saturday afternoon, leveling several villages near the city of Tabriz and seriously damaging several others. The United States on […]
USA Wins Most Olympic Overall Medals and Golds
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 5:20 pm (UTC-5)
The last day of the 2012 Olympic games ended with America on top of the medal standings, winning 104 overall, including 46 gold. China’s finished second with 87 medals that included 38 gold. Britain finished third in the gold medal count, winning five more than Russia. Russia finished third in overall medals, while Britain landed […]
Romney, Ryan Hit Campaign Trail
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his new running mate are casting themselves as the duo to bring back America’s economy. Romney and Representative Paul Ryan moved through North Carolina on Sunday as part of a multi-state tour. The state is considered critical in the race for the White House. Romney is hoping Ryan’s […]
