Afghan officials say a suicide bombing has killed at least 20 people, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in Afghanistan in recent weeks. The attack occurred Tuesday at a funeral in the remote district of Dur Baba in eastern Nangarhar Province. Officials say the probable target of the attack was District governor Hamisha […]
Suicide Blast in Afghanistan Kills at least 20
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
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Clinton to Push South China Sea Issue in Beijing Talks
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Beijing on the third stop of a regional tour aimed partly at urging China and its neighbors to agree on a system for resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Clinton wants Beijing to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, on a […]
UN: 100,000 Syrians Fled in August
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations says 100,000 Syrians fled their country in August, the highest monthly total since the conflict began last year. U.N. refugee agency spokeswoman Melissa Fleming said Tuesday the rise in people seeking shelter in neighboring countries brings the total number of Syrian refugees registered or awaiting registration to nearly 235,000 since the government […]
India, China to Resume Military Exercises
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
India and China have agreed to resume joint military exercises, as the two neighbors take steps to reduce mistrust and improve relations. Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony announced the resumption of military ties Tuesday, following talks with his Chinese counterpart, Liang Guanglie, in New Delhi. Following two rounds of military exercises in 2007 and 2008, […]
Clinton to Push South China Sea Issue in Beijing Talks
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is headed to Beijing. She has promised to take a strong message to Chinese leaders on the issue of resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Clinton wants China to work with the Association of SouthEast Asian Nations on a code of conduct for managing the disputes, in […]
Clinton to Push South China Sea Issue in Beijing Talks
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is headed to Beijing, where she has promised to take a strong message to Chinese leaders on the issue of resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Clinton wants China to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on a code of conduct for managing the disputes, […]
Chinese State Media Slam Clinton Ahead of Visit
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
Chinese state media are publishing highly critical commentaries against U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she begins what could be her final trip to China as America’s top diplomat Tuesday. The Global Times, a Communist Party mouthpiece, said ahead of Clinton’s visit that she should “reflect upon the deep harm” her four-year term as […]
US Nears Deal for $1 Billion in Egypt Debt Relief
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
The United States is close to a deal with Egypt’s new government for $1 billion in debt relief as part of a U.S. and international assistance package designed to prop up the country’s faltering economy and aid its transition to democracy. A team of senior U.S. diplomats has spent the last week in Cairo finalizing […]
Clinton to Push South China Sea Issue in Beijing Talks
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 1:25 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is headed to Beijing, where she has promised to take a strong message to Chinese leaders on the issue of resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Clinton wants China to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on a code of conduct for managing the disputes, […]
Democrats Ready for 2012 Convention in Charlotte
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 1:00 am (UTC-5)
The three-day Democratic National Convention that will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama for a second White House term begins Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Party officials spent Monday making last-minute preparations at the city’s convention center for the opening night ceremonies, which include a speech by first lady Michelle Obama. Her husband will accept the […]
