Palestinians and Israelis went about their day blanketed in relative calm Thursday, after a cease-fire brokered hours before gave citizens in the volatile area their first quiet night in more than a week. If Israel and the Hamas militants who run the Gaza Strip can maintain peace until 9 p.m. local time , border areas […]
Gaza and Israel Calm as Cease-fire Holds
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
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Pakistan Suicide Bomber Kills 23
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a Taliban suicide bomber has killed 23 people near the capital, Islamabad. Authorities said Thursday the bomber blew himself at Shi’ite Muslim march in the city of Rawalpindi after police tried to stop him for a security check. The blast wounded at least 62 others, including several children. Earlier Wednesday, a Taliban […]
Pakistan Suicide Bomber Kills 23
Posted November 22nd, 2012 at 1:25 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a suicide bomber has killed 23 people near the capital, Islamabad. Authorities said Thursday the overnight bombing targeted a Shi’ite Muslim march in the city of Rawalpindi. The blast wounded at least 62 others. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
World to Remember JFK on 49th Anniversary of Assassination
Posted November 21st, 2012 at 8:40 pm (UTC-5)
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 […]
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 […]
