U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is traveling to Uganda for talks with President Yoweri Museveni, as she continues a multi-nation tour of Africa. Clinton will use the talks on Friday to discuss Uganda’s role as a key U.S. partner in regional security, as well as to encourage stronger democratic institutions and human rights. On […]
Clinton to Discuss Regional Security in Uganda
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
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Fighting Rages in Syria’s Largest City
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
Fighting in Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, rages on after two weeks of clashes, with activists reporting that rebels used a tank to fire on a military airport. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says government forces shelled an Aleppo neighborhood Thursday, killing seven civilians. Activists also say security forces launched a raid Wednesday in […]
Typhoon Saola Batters Taiwan, Takes Aim at China
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Typhoon Saola is moving slowly across Taiwan, dumping torrential rains, triggering landslides, and forcing nearly the entire island to shut down. Government officials warned residents to stay in their homes Thursday because of the powerful storm, which has already been blamed for four deaths in Taiwan. Dozens of flights have been cancelled and major financial […]
US Commander in Afghanistan Visiting Pakistan
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan is holding talks in Islamabad Thursday for the first time since Pakistan ended its seven-month blockade of NATO supplies. Pakistan’s military says General John Allen will meet with Pakistani army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. The military says the discussions will include ways to improve coordination […]
Fighting Rages in Syria’s Largest City
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
Fighting in Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, rages on after two weeks of clashes, with activists reporting rebels using a tank to fire on a military airport. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also says government forces shelled an Aleppo neighborhood Thursday, killing seven civilians. Another opposition activist group, the Local Coordination Committees, said fighting […]
Afghan Forces Thwart Attack on Kabul
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 1:15 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say security forces have thwarted an attack on the capital, Kabul, after killing at least six insurgents in an early morning gunbattle. The officials said Afghan forces raided a compound in eastern Kabul early Thursday where the insurgents gathered to prepare for an attack. A gunbattle broke out, lasting for several hours until […]
Clinton to Discuss Regional Security in Uganda
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 12:30 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is traveling to Uganda for talks with President Yoweri Museveni, as she continues a multi-nation tour of Africa. Clinton will use the talks Thursday to discuss Uganda’s role as a key U.S. partner in regional security, as well as to encourage stronger democratic institutions and human rights. On Wednesday, […]
US Condemns Syrian Leader’s Message to Troops
Posted August 1st, 2012 at 10:10 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has condemned remarks by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad urging his security forces to “step up the fight” against rebels trying to push him from power. U.S. State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said Wednesday that Mr. Assad calling on his armed forces to keep fighting while his own whereabouts remain unknown is “cowardly” […]
US Post Office Faces First-Ever Default on a Payment
Posted August 1st, 2012 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
The United States Postal Service says for the first time in history, it will default on a payment into fund for health benefits for future retirees. Postal officials say they do not have the $5.5 billion owed to the U.S. Treasury Thursday. Officials also say they will likely miss another $5.6 billion owed in September. […]
Syrian Rebels Execute Assad Loyalists in Aleppo
Posted August 1st, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian rebels have executed four men identified by activists as members of a pro-government tribe in the northern city of Aleppo. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says a video posted on the Internet shows the rebels executing the captured government loyalists on Tuesday. In the footage, fighters shouting “God is Great” shove the […]
