Deadly fighting continues in Syria, as Arab and European leaders urged the newly united opposition to seek broader support even after it was recognized by the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the Syrian air force bombed a rebel-held area near the border with Turkey for a second day […]
Syria Clashes Rage as Opposition Seeks Recognition
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Greece Sells Bonds to Avoid Default
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Cash-strapped Greece has raised the money it needs to help it avoid a default later this week. The Athens government sold more than $5 billion in bonds Tuesday, which coupled with other cash will allow it to pay off more than $6 billion in financial obligations it owes on Friday. Greece has adopted another round […]
Ukraine: Tymoshenko Trial Delayed
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
A Ukrainian court has delayed the trial of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is on a hunger strike, and set a new trial date for November 23. Tuesday’s move was the latest in a series of delays for the trial, in which Ms. Tymoshenko is defending against charges of tax evasion and embezzlement. Ms. […]
US Congress Reconvenes Facing Budget Challenge
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. lawmakers resume their work Tuesday facing the major task of finding an agreement on how to deal with $600 billion in automatic tax increases and spending cuts set to take effect January 1. Congress and President Barack Obama have seven weeks to either delay the mandated package of tax hikes and cuts to defense […]
France Expresses Support for Syrian Opposition
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
French officials have expressed their support for the new united Syrian opposition, but say it is too early to formally recognize the group. French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Tuesday the group’s formation is a “significant” step, but that the coalition does not yet constitute a provisional government the international community can recognize. The […]
Japan’s Abe: We Want to Help the Suffering Tibet People
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
The man who could become Japan’s next prime minister met with the Dalai Lama Tuesday and called for freedom in Tibet, prompting an immediate protest by the Chinese government. Former prime minister Shinzo Abe, an outspoken nationalist who has been critical of Beijing, joined around 130 other parliamentarians in welcoming the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader […]
Death Toll from Burma Quake Rises to 26: Aid Group
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck northern Burma Sunday has risen to 26, more than twice as many as last reported. Red Cross officials said Tuesday that 230 people were injured and 12 others still missing as a result of the 6.8-magnitude quake that struck near Burma’s second biggest city, Mandalay. Several […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Greeted Warmly in India
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi was greeted by a crowd of supporters as she arrived Tuesday in New Delhi, her first trip to India in four decades. The Nobel laureate will meet with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other top officials during her week-long visit. She will also visit her alma mater, […]
Rights Group Urges Obama to Address Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch is urging U.S. President Barack Obama to use his upcoming visit to Cambodia to call for an end to longstanding human rights abuses, including alleged extrajudicial killings, torture, and abductions. The New York-based rights group said in a report Tuesday over 300 people have been killed in politically motivated attacks in Cambodia […]
Rights Group Urges Obama to Address Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia
Posted November 13th, 2012 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch is urging U.S. President Barack Obama to use his upcoming visit to Cambodia to call for an end to human rights abuses, including alleged extrajudicial killings in the Southeast Asian nation. The New York-based rights group said in a report Tuesday over 300 people have been killed in politically motivated attacks in […]
