Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber has attacked government offices in eastern Afghanistan, killing two people and wounding at least 40. Authorities say the Friday morning blast took place in Maidan Shar, the capital of restive Wardak province. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the explosion, saying the assault was in response to the […]
2 Killed in Afghanistan Suicide Bomb Attack
Posted November 23rd, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
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Afghan Suicide Bomber Wounds 40
Posted November 23rd, 2012 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a suicide car bomb attack has wounded at least 40 people in eastern Afghanistan. Authorities say the Friday morning blast in restive Wardak province took place near government offices. Details of the incident are still coming in.
Black Friday Kicks Off US Holiday Shopping
Posted November 23rd, 2012 at 12:10 am (UTC-5)
The day after America’s Thanksgiving holiday has become known as Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year. It is the day when U.S. retailers traditionally turn a profit as millions of Americans rush out to stores in search of holiday gifts. The day places retailers in the black, in accounting terms. […]
EU Leaders in Budget Battle
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 11:45 pm (UTC-5)
European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels for a summit on a proposed budget that has divided the 27-nation bloc already facing economic crisis. In a battle pitting wealthy member states against those seeking a bigger aid budget, British Prime Minister David Cameron has threatened to use his veto unless spending levels are frozen. The […]
Egypt’s President Grants Himself Sweeping Powers
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has caused controversy by putting himself above oversight and protecting Islamist lawmakers who support him. President Morsi Thursday declared that his decisions cannot be appealed by the courts or any other authority, citing a need to “protect the revolution.” The decree announced by his spokesman also bars Egypt’s judiciary from dissolving […]
Gaza and Israel Calm as Cease-fire Holds
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
A cease-fire that halted eight days of deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas held firm on Thursday as thousands of flag-waving Gaza residents poured into the streets, while in Israel the mood was more subdued. Following a night of quiet skies after an Egyptian-brokered truce went into effect late Wednesday, Gaza’s Hamas prime minister hailed […]
Gaza and Israel Calm as Cease-fire Holds
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
A cease-fire that halted eight days of deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas held firm Thursday as thousands of flag-waving Gaza residents poured into the streets, while in Israel the mood was more subdued. Following a night of quiet skies after an Egyptian-brokered truce deal came into effect, Gaza’s Hamas prime minister hailed the territory’s […]
Egypt’s Morsi Grants Himself Sweeping Powers
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has issued a decree granting himself far-reaching powers and ordering retrials of former officials who tried to violently suppress last year’s popular revolution against longtime president Hosni Mubarak. In a statement read on state television by his spokesman Thursday, Mr. Morsi declared that his decisions cannot be appealed by the courts […]
Americans Mark Thanksgiving Holiday
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
Americans are marking the annual Thanksgiving holiday Thursday. 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 million people are expected to travel 80 kilometers or more to attend holiday gatherings […]
Nigerian Tops Africa’s Richest List
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Forbes magazine has named Africa’s richest man — a Nigerian tycoon who made his fortune in sugar, flour, and cement. This is the second year in a row that Aliko Dangote has topped the list of Africa’s 40 richest people, with a reported net worth of $12 billion. Forbes says most of Dangote’s wealth comes […]
