U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has begun a tour of the western Balkans aimed at promoting economic and democratic reforms in a region beset with ethnic tensions. Clinton arrived in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, late Monday from Algeria. In Sarajevo, she and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will meet with members […]
Clinton on Balkan Tour to Promote Reforms
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 4:45 pm (UTC-5)
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Sandy Strengthens, Threatens 50 Million People on US East Coast
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 3:30 pm (UTC-5)
Hurricane Sandy has strengthened as it approaches the U.S. East Coast, putting 50 million people in the path of torrential rain, high winds and dangerous tidal surges from one of the largest storms to hit the region in years. Major U.S. cities from Washington to New York came to a standstill Monday, with public transit […]
Hurricane Sandy’s Damage Could Hit $20 Billion
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
Natural disaster analysts are estimating Hurricane Sandy could cause $20 billion in economic damage after it barrels ashore along the U.S. East Coast – the most densely populated and heavily developed region in the United States. The catastrophe-risk modeling firm Eqecat issued the damage estimate Monday, hours before the center of the storm was expected […]
Turkish Police, Protesters Clash at Banned Rally
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
Turkish police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of pro-secular protesters at a banned rally Monday in the capital, Ankara. Police were responding to protesters trying to break through security barricades. After the clashes, police allowed the protesters to continue marching. Officials had initially denied permission for the Republic Day rally, but […]
Sandy Strengthens, Threatens 50 Million People on US East Coast
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
Hurricane Sandy has strengthened as it approaches the U.S. East Coast, putting 50 million people in the path of torrential rain, high winds and dangerous tidal surges from one of the largest storms to hit the region in years. Major U.S. cities from Washington to New York came to a standstill Monday, with public transit […]
Hurricane Sandy Slows US Presidential Campaign
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Hurricane Sandy is playing havoc with the U.S. presidential election campaign. As the massive storm barreled toward the East Coast of the U.S., both President Barack Obama, the Democratic incumbent, and his Republican challenger, wealthy businessman Mitt Romney, cancelled some of their scheduled rallies. Mr. Obama returned to Washington to oversee the country’s emergency preparations […]
Officials: Afghan Raid Kills Insurgents, Civilians
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a joint Afghan-NATO operation has killed at least four Taliban insurgents and two civilians in eastern Afghanistan. The joint raid took place Monday in the Qalai-e-Qazi area of Ghazni province. NATO said “several insurgents” were killed and at least one detained during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader. The coalition said […]
Sandy Strengthens, Threatens 50 Million People on US East Coast
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Hurricane Sandy has strengthened as it approaches the U.S. East Coast, putting 50 million people in the path of torrential rain, high winds and dangerous tidal surges from one of the largest storms to hit the region in years. Major U.S. cities from Washington to New York came to a standstill Monday, with public transit […]
Hurricane Sandy Slows US Presidential Campaign
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Hurricane Sandy is playing havoc with the U.S. presidential election campaign. As the massive storm barreled toward the East Coast of the U.S., both President Barack Obama, the Democratic incumbent, and his Republican challenger, wealthy businessman Mitt Romney, cancelled some of their scheduled rallies. Mr. Obama returned to Washington to oversee the country’s emergency preparations […]
iPhone Under Fire in China over Prostitution
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
Some Chinese officials are furious at Apple’s iPhone for apparently helping users have too much of a good time. Chinese media say the complaints surround the iPhone’s voice-activated personal assistant, known as “Siri,” which has been helping some users find prostitutes and brothels. The Mandarin language version can apparently present users with as many as […]
