China says its factory production growth has slowed to a three year low. Beijing also says its inflation rate eased in July for the fourth consecutive month, giving the government more room to loosen its fiscal policies to spur growth in its slowing economy. The National Bureau of Statistics says consumer prices rose by 1.8 […]
Philippine Floods Recede, Rescue Efforts Continue
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 8:45 am (UTC-5)
Flood waters have receded in and around the Philippine capital Manila, as authorities continue efforts to help the more than 2 million people affected. At least 20 people have died in Manila as a result of the flooding, powered by more than a week of monsoon rains. Nearly 300,000 residents have sought shelter in evacuation […]
Syrian Activists: Military Shells Aleppo as Clashes Continue
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say clashes between government forces and rebels are continuing in Aleppo, as the military presses on with an assault on opposition-held areas of the country’s largest city. The Local Coordination Committees and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports fighting in several districts of Aleppo. The Syrian military launched a two-pronged attack on […]
Gu Kailai Trial Ends Without Verdict
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
China’s most politically explosive trial in recent memory ended in a matter of hours Thursday when Gu Kailai, the wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai, did not object to the murder charges against her. A court official said a verdict has not been delivered in the high-profile case, which was held at a tightly […]
Syrian Activists: Military Shells Aleppo as Clashes Continue
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say clashes between government forces and rebels are continuing in Aleppo, as the military presses on with an assault on opposition-held areas of the country’s largest city. The Local Coordination Committees and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported fighting Thursday in several districts of Aleppo. The Syrian military launched a two-pronged attack […]
Usain Bolt Seeks More History-Making Gold at 2012 Olympics
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake will compete in the finals of the men’s 200-meters race Thursday at the 2012 London Olympics. Days after winning the 100-meters race, Bolt is seeking to win his second gold medal of the 2012 Games, and become the first man to win both the 100- and 200-meters event […]
Gu Kailai Trial Ends Without Verdict
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
China’s most politically explosive trial in recent memory ended in a matter of hours Thursday when the wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai did not object to the murder charges against her. A court official said a verdict has not been delivered in the high-profile case, which was held at a tightly guarded courthouse […]
Gu Kailai Trial Ends Without Verdict
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
China’s most politically explosive trial in recent memory ended in a matter of hours Thursday when the wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai did not object to the murder charges against her. A court official said a verdict has not been delivered in the high-profile case, which was held at a tightly guarded courthouse […]
Syrian Activists: Military Shells Aleppo as Clashes Continue
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say clashes between government forces and rebels are continuing in Aleppo, as the military presses on with an assault on opposition-held areas of the country’s largest city. The Local Coordination Committees and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported fighting Thursday in several districts of Aleppo. The Syrian military launched a two-pronged attack […]
Gu Kailai Trial Ends Without Verdict
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
The high-profile murder trial of the wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai ended after just one day on Thursday. A court official in the eastern city of Hefei said a verdict has not been delivered in the case. He said the defendant, Gu Kailai, did not object to the charges and is in “good […]
