Britain’s royal family is reportedly considering launching a lawsuit against a French magazine that published pictures of Prince William’s wife, Kate Middleton, sunbathing topless at a private house in France. The magazine Closer published the photos Friday along with an article singing the praises of the vacationing couple, known officially as the Duke and Duchess […]
Britain’s Royal Couple Saddened Over Topless Photos
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Man Allegedly Behind Anti-Islam Film Slams Protesters
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
A man who says he was behind the private film sparking demonstrations in the Muslim world is criticizing the protesters. In an interview with U.S.-government-funded Radio Sawa, the alleged director of the film says his fellow Arabs “have to learn demonstrate peacefully against the issues on which we disagree.” He says any allegation the United […]
Protests in Sudan Near US Embassy
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Police in Sudan’s capital have clashed with thousands of protesters marching on the U.S. embassy. Video from the scene Friday showed police trying to beat back demonstrators with batons and tear gas. But a number of protesters were able to break through a embassy security perimeter. There are reports of gunfire at the embassy compound. […]
India’s Government Criticized for Raising Fuel Prices
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
India’s government is facing a backlash from its political allies and the opposition after raising the price of diesel fuel about 12 percent in a bid to reduce the country’s rising fiscal deficit. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approved an increase of nearly one cent per liter at a cabinet meeting late Thursday. The price of […]
More Anti-US Protests Over Anti-Muslim Film
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
New protests erupted across the Muslim world Friday, where anger is spreading over an anti-Islamic video posted on the Internet. The most recent protests broke out in Tunisia’s capital of Tunis, where police fired tear gas at rock-throwing demonstrators, some of whom were amble to jump over the wall surrounding the U.S. embassy. The violence […]
Anti-Putin Lawmaker Kicked Out of Russian Parliament
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
The Russian parliament has expelled a lawmaker who participated in protests against President Vladimir Putin. He is accused of violating the ban on operating a business while serving as a lawmaker. Gennady Gudkov said Friday’s 291-150 vote to oust him was the result of political pressure, rather than justice. Three deputies abstained from the vote. […]
World Stock Indexes Jump on US Economic Boost
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
Stock markets in Asia and Europe surged Friday as investors cheered the U.S. central bank’s aggressive actions to boost the sluggish American economy. The Hong Kong index advanced nearly 3 percent and the Tokyo market almost 2 percent. Stock indexes in London, Frankfurt and Paris jumped higher, while key exchanges in the U.S. continued their […]
Protests in Sudan Near US Embassy
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
Police in Sudan’s capital have clashed with thousands of protesters heading toward the U.S. embassy. Witnesses said police fired tear gas at the demonstrators, who are protesting a film made in the U.S. deemed offensive to Muslims and the Prophet Muhammad. An embassy employee told VOA the embassy is being protected by more than 200 […]
India Opens Huge Retail Sector To Foreign Investment
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
India’s government is opening its huge retail market to foreign retailers such as Wal-Mart, Tesco, and Carrefour. Friday’s action allows foreign firms to own a majority stake in stores that sell more than one brand. Opponents of the action said it would hurt India’s many very small retailers and cost many jobs. Supporters say foreign […]
UN Envoy to Meet With Assad
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
The new U.N.-Arab League envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, is set to talk with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad later Friday in Damascus as he continues his first official visit to the war-torn country. He also plans to hold talks with members of the Syrian opposition. Brahimi said Thursday the situation is getting worse and described […]
