Turkey launched retaliatory artillery fire at Syria for a fifth straight day Sunday after a new mortar round struck the southeastern Turkish border village of Akcakale, where five civilians were killed last week by a previous Syrian strike. The Turkish NTV news channel reported that the shell landed in the yard of a public building. […]
Turkey Returns Fire at Syria in New Border Incident
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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Sudanese Military Plane Crash Kills 13
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
The Sudanese army says a military plane crashed Sunday outside the capital, Khartoum, killing 13 people and injuring nine others. A military spokesman told state media the crew of the Antonov 12 transport plane reported engine trouble before it went down in a rural area. He says the plane was carrying military equipment and personnel […]
US Embassy Warns About Travel in Islamabad
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. embassy in Islamabad says Pakistan has issued a general threat alert for possible terrorist attacks Sunday in Islamabad. The embassy says in a message on its website that Pakistan’s interior ministry warns the attacks could target key government buildings in downtown Islamabad and several hotels. The embassy has advised U.S. citizens to avoid […]
11th Anniversary for Afghan War
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
October 7 marks the 11th anniversary of the beginning of the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan. It has lasted longer than any other war in U.S. history. More than 3,000 international coalition troops have died in the war, including 2,000 Americans. Far more Afghan civilians have died. The war was triggered by the terrorist attacks on […]
Sudanese Military Plane Crash Involves Casualties
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
A Sudanese official says a military plane crashed Sunday outside the capital, Khartoum, causing several casualties. A military spokesman says information is being gathered on the number of victims and extent of their injuries. Reuters news agency reports some on board were killed. The Sudanese spokesman said the Antonov 12 plane traveling from Khartoum to […]
Khan Continues Drone Protest in Pakistan
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 3:40 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani cricket star turned politician Imran Khan and a convoy of vehicles on Sunday began the second day of their journey to Pakistan’s militant-riddled South Waziristan tribal district to protest U.S. drone strikes on tribal areas. Khan and supporters of his Movement for Justice party, along with local and Western peace activists, began the drive […]
South Korea to Extend Range of Ballistic Missiles
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 3:30 am (UTC-5)
South Korea has announced a deal with the United States to nearly triple the range of Seoul’s missile systems to cover all of North Korea. Officials in Seoul told reporters Sunday the new deal allows South Korea to extend the maximum range of ballistic missiles from the current 300 kilometers to 800 kilometers. The 300-kilometer […]
South Korea to Extend Range of Ballistic Missiles
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
South Korea has announced a deal with the United States to more than double the range of Seoul’s missile systems to cover all of North Korea. Officials told reporters Sunday the new deal allows Seoul to extend the maximum range of ballistic missiles from the current 300 kilometers to 800 kilometers, a distance long enough […]
Philippines Reaches Peace Framework With Muslim Rebels
Posted October 7th, 2012 at 2:10 am (UTC-5)
The Philippine government says it has reached a preliminary peace deal with Muslim rebels in the country’s south, intended to end a decades-long insurrection that has killed more than 120,000 people. President Benigno Aquino said in a nationally-televised announcement Sunday that the deal with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front – or MILF – will be […]
