Protesters in Sudan’s capital stormed and broke into the German embassy Friday, raising an Islamic flag and setting fires outside the facility. Video from Khartoum showed black smoke rising over the building as demonstrators chanted outside. The German foreign ministry said all embassy staff members were safe. The protest was the latest across the Arab […]
Protesters Storm German Embassy in Sudan’s Capital
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
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Pope Visits Lebanon as ‘Pilgrim of Peace’
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
Pope Benedict arrived in Beirut Friday on a three-day visit to Lebanon. The pope was welcomed by Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and cheering supporters. He said he came to the region as “a pilgrim of peace, as a friend of God and as a friend of men.” Pope Benedict is expected to meet with Lebanese […]
Protesters Storm German Embassy in Sudan’s Capital
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 8:45 am (UTC-5)
Witnesses say protesters have stormed the German embassy in Sudan’s capital and torn down the German flag. Initial reports from Khartoum say the protesters broke into the embassy Friday afternoon, and that part of the facility is on fire. U.S. embassies across the Middle East have been targeted by mobs this week. This is the […]
More Anti-US Protests Over Anti-Muslim Film
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Demonstrations continued for a fourth day across the Muslim world over an American-made anti-Islamic video. U.S. and other foreign missions have stepped up security following violent attacks that began Tuesday. Protesters in several cities across the Middle East, south and east Asia and Africa spread out after midday prayers Friday, denouncing the video and those […]
UN Peace Envoy to Meet With Assad
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
The new U.N.-Arab League envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, plans to meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus Friday as he continues his first official visit to the war torn country. Brahimi says the crisis is getting worse and described efforts to help arrange a cease-fire and start talks on a transitional government “nearly […]
Pope Benedict Arrives in Lebanon
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
Pope Benedict has arrived in Lebanon where he is expected to call for peace and reconciliation between Christians and Muslims. The pontiff was greeted by cheering supporters and dignitaries, including Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, as he arrived at a Beirut airport on Friday, the start of a three-day visit. Reuters says the pontiff told reporters […]
Pakistani Factory Owners Get Bail in Deadly Blaze
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 7:00 am (UTC-5)
Three factory owners facing murder charges in connection with Pakistan’s worst-ever industrial fire have been granted protective bail. Tuesday’s fire at a garment factory in the southern port city of Karachi killed at least 264 people, with many workers trapped in the building. Police say the building was illegally constructed and there was only one […]
Kenyan Police Thwart ‘Imminent’ Terrorist Attack
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
Police in Kenya’s capital have seized a supply of suicide vests, weapons and ammunition and arrested two Somali nationals who were allegedly planning to use them in a terrorist attack. Nairobi Deputy Provincial police officer Moses Ombati said Friday the supplies and suspects were found in an overnight raid on an apartment in the Eastleigh […]
Following Appeal, Court Delays Release of ‘First Lady’ of Khmer Rouge
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
Prosecutors at Cambodia’s United Nations-backed war crimes tribunal have appealed the court’s decision to unconditionally release the aging sister-in-law of former Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot. In a statement Friday, the prosecutors said they want tighter restrictions on the release of Ieng Thirith , who a day earlier was found unfit to stand trial for […]
Japan Unveils Plan to Phase Out Nuclear Energy by 2040
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
Japan has unveiled a plan to completely phase out its use of nuclear power over the next three decades as part of a revamped energy policy following the Fukushima nuclear disaster. The plan announced Friday by a Japanese Cabinet panel represents a major shift in the government’s stance on nuclear power, which once produced one-third […]
