The United Nations’ top human rights official has urged China to address the many grievances in Tibetan areas that have led to a growing number of deadly protests. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said in a statement Friday that social stability in Tibet will never be achieved through heavy security measures and […]
UN Rights Chief Urges China to Address Tibetan Grievances
Posted November 2nd, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
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Syrian Rebels Take Control of Strategic Northern Town: Activists
Posted November 2nd, 2012 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
Activists say the Syrian opposition has taken control of a strategic northern town that is crucial to the government’s fierce campaign against rebels in the embattled city of Aleppo. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Friday forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have completely withdrawn from Saraqeb , where the main highways from Aleppo […]
World Bank Approves First Burma Aid in 25 Years
Posted November 2nd, 2012 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
For the first time in 25 years the World Bank has approved a grant for Burma and developed a strategy for helping the government improve its economic management. The bank issued a statement Thursday saying the $80 million grant is for infrastructure projects in poor rural areas. World Bank president Jim Yong Kim said he […]
Obama, Romney, Launch Final Campaign Blitz
Posted November 2nd, 2012 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, are doing a campaign blitz through so-called “swing states” during the final days before Tuesday’s election. After rallies in Wisconsin, Nevada, Colorado, and Ohio Thursday, Mr. Obama plans to spend all day Friday in Ohio — a crucial state for victory for […]
Officials: CIA Tried to Save Diplomats in Libya Attack
Posted November 2nd, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. intelligence officials have released a detailed CIA timeline of the deadly September 11 assault on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in response to accusations that not enough was done to stop the attack. Speaking anonymously, senior intelligence officials told reporters Thursday the CIA deployed a rescue mission from a nearby base within 25 […]
Hurricane Death Toll Rising, NYC Marathon Still On
Posted November 2nd, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Sandy is above 90 and rising, as emergency workers canvass flood- and fire-ravaged neighborhoods, but New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city will carry on Sunday with its annual, world-famous marathon. Police say at least 59 people were killed during the storm in New York City and […]
US Presidential Race Back at Full Speed After Superstorm
Posted November 2nd, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has told supporters in the “battleground state” of Colorado that Americans unify during times of crisis, referencing the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy earlier this week and wildfires and a mass shooting that took place in Colorado earlier this year. Having resumed campaigning after several days off to deal with storm recovery, […]
