Libya’s interim leader has ordered the disbanding of all unauthorized militias, following large-scale protests and growing public anger over their existence. National Assembly President Mohammed el-Magarief vowed to dissolve all militias and military camps operating outside the control of the state. His announcement came after authorities took control of militia bases in the eastern city […]
Libya President Orders Disbanding of Illegal Militias
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
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Suicide Bomber Kills 2 at Nigeria Church
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
Nigerian police say a suicide bomber has killed at least two people and wounded more than 45 at a church in northern Bauchi state. The attack took place on Sunday morning at Saint John’s Catholic Church in Bauchi city, the state capital. Authorities say the attacker was inside a vehicle loaded with explosives and detonated […]
Suicide Bomber Strikes Nigerian Church
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
A suicide bomber has hit a church in northern Nigeria, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The attacker struck the St. John’s Catholic Church Sunday in the city of Bauchi. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility. However, Bauchi has experienced a number of bombings and shootings blamed on the Boko […]
China Cancels Event Marking Japanese Ties
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
China has canceled a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Japan. China’s state news agency, Xinhua, says the event has been postponed until what Beijing called a more appropriate time. The ceremony was first due to be held on September 27. The two nations are engaged in an escalating […]
Israel Says No Changes to Egypt Peace Treaty
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
Israel’s foreign minister says his country will not accept any changes to its 1979 peace treaty with Egypt. Avigdor Lieberman told Israeli public radio Sunday that there is not “the slightest possibility” of accepting any modification to the Camp David accords. His comments come as Egypt increases its military presence in the Sinai Peninsula, which […]
Belarus Holds Elections Boycotted by Opposition
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
Voters in Belarus are choosing a new parliament Sunday in elections the opposition is calling a sham. The vote is widely expected to maintain President Alexander Lukashenko’s grip on the country. Main opposition parties called for a boycott of the election. Mr. Lukashenko has ruled the former Soviet country for 18 years. Human rights bodies […]
US State Department Blasts CNN Report on Stevens’ Diary
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. State Department spokesman Philippe Reines says it is “disgusting” that news channel CNN has reported on the contents of the diary of slain U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, despite objections from the diplomat’s family. CNN said on its website Saturday the public has the right to know what CNN has learned from multiple sources about […]
Brahimi, Ban Meet to Discuss Syria Ahead of UN Summit
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
The ongoing Syrian conflict was the main topic of discussion Saturday between U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and international mediator Lakhdar Brahimi ahead of the upcoming U.N. General Assembly. The two expressed hope the summit in New York will help improve the humanitarian situation and the overall crisis in Syria, which they said is a growing […]
Presidents of Sudan, South Sudan Meet
Posted September 23rd, 2012 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
The presidents of South Sudan and Sudan meet Sunday in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, in an attempt to resolve differences that have widened since South Sudan gained independence last year. The planned meeting between Sudan President Omar al-Bashir and South Sudan’s Salva Kiir comes a day after a U.N. deadline to work out their issues […]
