Mitt Romney delivered a speech Monday attacking President Barack Obama for failing to exercise American global leadership — which, he said, has heightened the risk of conflict, particularly in the Middle East. In the 30-minute address at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, the Republican presidential nominee accused Mr. Obama of seeking to put […]
Report: Afghanistan ‘Far From Ready’ for 2014 Transition
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
The International Crisis Group says the Afghan government is “far from ready” to assume security responsibility when U.S. and NATO forces withdraw in 2014. The non-profit group says the government in Kabul could collapse, especially if the next round of the country’s elections is fraudulent. In 2009 and 2010, the country suffered chaotic presidential and […]
Al-Shabab Bans Islamic Aid Organization
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Somali militant group al-Shabab has banned an aid group from the shrinking but still significant area under its control. The militants said in a series of Twitter messages Monday that they have revoked permits for London-based Islamic Relief. Al-Shabab said the aid group was “covertly extending the operations” of other organizations it has banned, particularly […]
Sudan Rebels Shell Border State Capital
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
Sudanese insurgents have shelled the capital of Sudan’s Southern Kordofan state. Sudanese government radio said the attack on the town of Kadugli killed five people and wounded another 23. A Sudanese army spokesman, Sawarmi Khalid, said one person, a woman, was killed. Spokesman Arnu Lodi of the SPLM-North rebel group claimed responsibility for the attack. […]
UN Chief Warns of Escalating Syria Conflict Dangers
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Turkey launched a new retaliatory strike Monday after a mortar bomb fired from Syria hit the Turkish countryside as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned of “extremely dangerous” fallout from the escalating border conflict. Mr. Ban also said he is “deeply concerned” about the continuing flow of weapons to the Syrian government and opposition forces and […]
Report: Afghanistan ‘Far From Ready’ for 2014 Transition
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
The International Crisis Group says the Afghan government a “far from ready” to assume security responsibility when U.S. and NATO forces withdraw in 2014. The non-profit group says the government in Kabul could collapse, especially if the next round of the country’s elections is fraudulent. In 2009 and 2010, the country suffered chaotic presidential and […]
Georgian Billionaire Unveils Cabinet
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
The Georgian billionaire who defeated President Mikheil Saakashvili’s party in last week’s parliamentary elections is giving Georgians — and the rest of the world — a better idea of where he plans to take the country. Georgian Dream coalition leader Bidzina Ivanishvili, who says he expects to be the country’s next prime minister, unveiled most […]
Al-Shabab Bans Islamic Aid Organization
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
Somali militant group al-Shabab has banned an aid group from the shrinking but still significant area under its control. The militants said in a series of Twitter messages Monday that it has revoked permits for London-based Islamic Relief. Al-Shabab said the aid group was covertly working with other organizations it has banned, especially the United […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Willing to be President
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she is courageous enough to run for president – if that is what the people want. The Nobel prize laureate spoke Monday during a news conference at the headquarters for her National League for Democracy. Burma’s constitution currently prohibits her from holding the country’s top office but […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Willing to be President
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she is courageous enough to run for president – if that is what the people want. The Nobel prize laureate spoke Monday during a news conference at the headquarters for her National League for Democracy. Burma’s constitution currently prohibits her from holding the country’s top office but […]
