Thursday is the 49th anniversary of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy — a crime that brought the world to a standstill. Admirers of the president will gather at the assassination site in Dallas, Texas to reflect and hold a moment of silence. The city of Dallas will officially mark next year’s 50th […]
World to Remember JFK on 49th Anniversary of Assassination
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 8:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Muslim Leaders Gather in Pakistan for D-8 Summit
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
Leaders from eight developing Muslim countries are gathering in Pakistan to discuss how they can increase trade and investment. Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Wednesday welcomed to Islamabad delegates from Developing-8 countries. Along with Pakistan, the so-called D-8 countries include Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria, Turkey, Bangladesh and Malaysia. The summit will open Thursday and […]
The US Thanksgving Weekend: Family Celebrations, Then Holiday Shopping
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
Millions of Americans are heading to airports or taking to the nation’s highways to visit friends and relatives for Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday. The holiday is engrained in American life as a day for family gatherings with sumptuous turkey feasts, accompanied by a wide array of side dishes and pies. By one estimate, more than 43 […]
The US Thanksgving Weekend: Family Celebrations, Then Holiday Shopping
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
Millions of Americans are heading to airports or taking to the nation’s highways to visit friends and relatives in advance of Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday. The holiday is engrained in American life as a day for family gatherings with sumptuous turkey feasts with a wide array of side dishes and pies. By one estimate, more than […]
World Powers Want New Nuclear Talks with Iran Quickly
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Six world powers have agreed to seek renewed talks on Iran’s contested nuclear program as fast as possible, reflecting a renewed sense of urgency to resolve Tehran’s disputed nuclear activity. A spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said Wednesday after talks between senior diplomats from Britain, China, France, Russia, the United States and […]
South Sudan Accuses Sudan of Air Attack
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
South Sudan says Sudanese warplanes have bombed its territory, but Sudan has denied doing so, saying it targeted rebels on its own soil. Southern army spokesman Philip Aguer told reporters Wednesday that Sudanese planes bombed the Bahr al Ghazal area of South Sudan, near the countries’ shared border, on Tuesday. The Reuters news agency cites […]
Bomb Kills 3 Soldiers in SW Pakistan
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a bomb hit an army vehicle escorting school children Wednesday, killing at least three soldiers and wounding 16 other people. Authorities say nearly half of those wounded in the blast in the southwestern city of Quetta are in critical condition. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Quetta is […]
Israel, Palestinains Reach Cease-fire
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
Egypt announced Wednesday a cease-fire in Israel-Gaza hostilities to take effect at 9 p.m. local time. (19 UTC)
South Sudan Accuses Sudan of Bombing Disputed Region
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
South Sudan says Sudanese warplanes have bombed its territory, killing at least one civilian and injuring several others. Army spokesman Philip Aguer told reporters Wednesday that Sudanese planes bombed the Bahr al Ghazal area of South Sudan, near the countries’ shared border, on Tuesday. The French news agency quotes a Sudanese army spokesman as saying […]
Europe, Russia Move Ahead with Mars Mission
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
The European Space Agency has announced a tentative agreement with Russia for an unmanned mission to explore signs of life on Mars. The project, approved at a meeting in Naples Wednesday, calls for sending an orbital probe to Mars in 2016 that would look for traces of methane gas and other biological clues in the […]
