Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party swept to power in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, allowing the conservatives and their allies to form a new government expected to pursue a more hawkish security agenda and assert bold economic reforms. The LDP, which once dominated Japanese politics, will again hold power after three years of center-left rule, returning former prime […]
Japan’s Conservative LDP Sweeps Back to Power
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
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Activists: Syrian Warplanes Bomb Palestinian Camp in Damascus
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists say government warplanes have bombed a Palestinian camp on the southern outskirts of the capital, Damascus, killing at least eight people. The activists said Sunday’s air strike was the first of its kind on the Yarmouk refugee camp since forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad began suppressing a popular uprising in March […]
Egyptian Rights Groups: Restage ‘Flawed’ Constitutional Referendum
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Egyptian rights groups say the first round of a referendum on an Islamist-backed constitution was marred by widespread violations and should be re-staged. The coalition of seven groups made the call as the Muslim Brotherhood backers of President Mohamed Morsi claimed victory in Saturday’s vote, saying unofficial tallies showed 56-percent approval of the draft constitution. […]
S. Africa’s Zuma Vows Change at Party Conference
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Embattled South African President Jacob Zuma told ruling African National Congress members Sunday the party is capable of running the continent’s biggest economy and that meaningful economic change would come soon, as he sought re-election as party leader. Mr. Zuma addressed some 4,000 delegates gathered in the central city of Bloemfontein to choose the ANC’s […]
Activists: Syrian Warplanes Bomb Palestinian Camp in Damascus
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists say government warplanes have bombed a Palestinian camp on the southern outskirts of the capital, Damascus, killing at least eight people. The activists said Sunday’s air strike was the first of its kind on the Yarmouk refugee camp since forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad began suppressing a popular uprising in March […]
Japan Conservatives Deliver Crushing Defeat to Ruling Liberals
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Japanese media say the conservative opposition has swept to power in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, returning hawkish former prime minister Shinzo Abe to power. The Liberal Democratic Party, which once dominated Japanese politics, will again hold power after three years of center-left rule. The LDP and its coalition partner New Komeito may secure enough seats to […]
Japan Conservatives Deliver Crushing Defeat to Ruling Liberals
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
Japanese media say the conservative opposition has swept to power in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, returning hawkish former prime minister Shinzo Abe to power. The Liberal Democratic Power, which once dominated Japanese politics, will again hold power after three years of center-left rule. The LDP and its coalition partner New Komeito may secure enough seats to […]
Pakistan Battles Militants Following Airport Attack
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
Security forces in northwestern Pakistan have killed a group of militants in Peshawar, a day after a Taliban raid on the city’s airport. Authorities say security forces stormed a building Sunday near the airport where five militants had taken refuge after the attack on the airport Saturday. Officials say three militants were killed in a […]
Obama to Visit Town Shattered by School Shooting
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama travels on Sunday to Newtown, Connecticut, in an effort to comfort a shattered town reeling from a school shooting that left 20 young children and six adults dead. White House officials say Mr. Obama will meet with the families of those who lost loved ones at Sandy Hook Elementary School, and […]
Egypt’s Islamists Claim Narrow Victory in First Part of Referendum
Posted December 16th, 2012 at 5:00 am (UTC-5)
The first Egyptians to vote in a referendum on a controversial new constitution backed by President Mohamed Morsi and his Islamist allies have narrowly approved the document. The rest of Egypt’s voters will cast their ballots next Saturday . The president’s Freedom and Justice Party and an opposition group, citing unofficial tallies, estimate 56 percent […]
