A roadside bomb killed nine people Tuesday near the Afghan capital and a bomber rammed his truck into a NATO base in eastern Afghanistan. In the first attack, a remote-controlled blast hit a bus traveling across a bridge west of Kabul. Nine civilians were killed and at least five others were wounded. The local police […]
Indian FM: Clinton Assures Safety of Indian Community Following Sikh Shooting
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
India’s foreign minister says he has received U.S. assurances of the Indian community’s safety, following the killing of six worshippers at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. S.M. Krishna told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday that he urged the full protection of all places of worship in the United States during a phone conversation with […]
Gunmen Kill 19 Worshippers in Attack on Nigerian Church
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Gunmen fired on worshippers at a church service late Monday in southern Nigeria, killing at least 19 people and wounding several others. Nigerian officials say an unknown number of gunmen stormed the Deeper Life church in Okene, in Kogi state. Authorities are searching for the attackers, but have made no arrests. There has been no […]
Dormant 115 Years, New Zealand Volcano Unexpectedly Blows
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
A volcano on New Zealand’s North Island has erupted for the first time in over 115 years, creating a thick cloud of ash that disrupted regional travel and prompted nearby residents to stay indoors Tuesday. After having lied dormant since 1897, Mount Tangariro unexpectedly erupted late Monday, sending a wall of ash over 6,000 meters […]
Chinese Leaders Meet to Settle Succession Issues
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Some of China’s top leaders are meeting at a resort near Beijing, reportedly to finalize their selections for the next generation of national leaders to take power later this year. The decisions made this week at the secretive talks in Beidaihe are not expected to become public until the Communist Party’s 18th National Congress convenes, […]
Usain Bolt Resumes Quest for Olympic Greatness
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt returns to Olympic competition Tuesday at the 2012 London Games in the first round of the 200-meter race. Bolt enters Olympic Stadium one day after receiving his gold medal for winning Sunday’s 100-meter race, winning the unofficial title of “Fastest Man in the World”. He is hoping to once again beat […]
Afghan President Denounces Deadly Bomb Attack
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has denounced a remote-controlled bombing Tuesday that killed nine civilians and wounded five others. The blast struck a bus in Paghman, just west of Kabul. The local police chief says the person who planted the bomb has been arrested. Mr. Karzai said in a statement that terrorists who target innocent civilians […]
Afghan Defense Minister Resignts After Parliamemtary Vote
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
Afghanistan’s defense minister has resigned after losing a no confidence vote in parliament. General Abdul Rahim Wardak told reporters in Kabul Tuesday that he was stepping down to respect the lower house of parliament’s decision. Afghan lawmakers voted Saturday to remove Wardak and Interior Minister Bismillah Mohammadi after a series of insurgent attacks and cross-border […]
Indian FM: Clinton Assures Safety of Indian Community Following Sikh Shooting
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
India’s foreign minister says he has received U.S. assurances of the the Indian community’s safety, following the killing of six worshippers at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. S.M. Krishna told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday that he urged the full protection of all places of worship in the United States during a phone conversation […]
Torrential Rains Bring Major Flooding, Deadly Landslide to Philippines
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
Torrential rains have pounded the Philippine capital of Manila, flooding half the city, triggering a deadly landslide and forcing more than 250,000 people to flee their homes. Monsoon rains left floodwaters neck-deep in some parts of Manila, where residents Tuesday piled into rescue boats while others watched from rooftops. The landslide, in a northern suburb […]
