Russia says it supports Islamabad’s position that U.S. drone strikes targeting suspected militants within Pakistan’s borders are a violation of the country’s sovereignty. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters in the Pakistani capital Thursday that Moscow believes no one has the right to violate a country’s sovereignty. He spoke alongside his Pakistani counterpart, Hina […]
Russia Sides with Pakistan on US Drone Strikes
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
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Georgia’s Ivanishvili Urges Supporters to Stop Protests
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Georgia’s Bidzina Ivanishvili is urging supporters of his coalition to stop street protests against the country’s outgoing government. Ivanishvili told reporters Thursday all election-related disputes should be resolved in courts. He said his Georgian Dream coalition is now in power and will soon take control of parliament. Ivanishvili’s coalition defeated the United National Movement of […]
Turkey OKs Possible Further Action Against Syria
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
The Turkish parliament has voted to authorize further military operations outside its borders after it struck Syrian targets on Thursday in response to a deadly cross-border mortar attack that killed five civilians. Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay said the one-year measure is not a declaration of war, but intended as a deterrent against agressive action […]
Ex-Philippine President Arrested for Plunder
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Philippine police have descended on a Manila hospital, and placed former president Gloria Arroyo under arrest for plunder. The onetime Philippine leader is already on trial for fraud and corruption. Mrs. Arroyo suffers from a long-term spinal illness. Police said she will be detained at the hospital, where she was also being treated for dehydration. […]
South Africa’s Tutu to Receive Special Award
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
A good-governance foundation in Africa is giving a special award to South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation announced the award Thursday, saying Tutu — who was a leader in the struggle against apartheid — has long been one of Africa’s great voices for “justice, freedom, democracy and responsible government.” The award comes […]
Afghan President Says No Delay in 2014 Vote
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says that the country’s 2014 presidential elections will take place on time despite the scheduled exit of international troops from the country. During a news conference Thursday in the capital, Kabul, Mr. Karzai said the vote will “100 percent happen on time,” adding that any prolonging of his tenure would be […]
Romney, Obama Campaigns Resume After Debate
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
With the first debate of the U.S. presidential campaign behind them, President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, headed back to their cross-country travels Thursday, seeking voters’ support for next month’s election. Mr. Romney is holding a rally in Virginia with his running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan. Mr. Obama began his day in […]
Romney Returns to Campaign Trail After Strong Debate Against Obama
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
With the first debate of the U.S. presidential campaign behind them, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are heading back on the campaign trail (Thursday). Mr. Romney will hold a rally in Virginia with his vice presidential running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan, while Mr. Obama begin his campaign day in Denver, Colorado, the […]
Japan: Chinese Officials to Attend IMF Summit in Tokyo
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Japan says it expects Chinese delegates to attend next week’s meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Tokyo, despite Beijing’s heated territorial dispute with Japan. A senior Japanese finance ministry official said Thursday that China’s finance minister and central banker are both slated to attend the annual meetings. Some major Chinese banks have already pulled […]
Afghan President Says No Delay in 2014 Vote
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says that the country’s 2014 presidential elections will take place on time despite the scheduled exit of U.S. and NATO troops from the country. During a news conference Thursday in the capital, Kabul, Mr. Karzai said the vote will “100 percent, happen on time” adding that any prolonging of his tenure […]
