Clashes have broken out in the Egyptian city of Alexandria between supporters and opponents of the country’s new constitution, one day before the highly contentious referendum on the document. Witnesses say fighting between stone-throwing protesters began Friday near a mosque in Alexandria, the country’s second largest city. Several cars were set on fire. There was […]
Rivals Clash Ahead of Egypt Constitution Vote
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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China Defends Flight Over Disputed Islands
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
China has defended the flight of a government plane in disputed airspace near contested islands in the East China Sea, an incident that provoked a diplomatic dispute with Japan. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Friday Japanese aircraft and ships have entered waters around the islands since September. “The Foreign Ministry has demanded many […]
Rivals Rally in Egypt Ahead of Constitution Vote
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of flag-waving supporters and opponents of Egypt’s new constitution have turned out for rival rallies, on Friday, a day before voting begins inside the country. The measure has the support of President Mohamed Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood and ultra-orthodox Salafist groups. However, members of liberal, secular and Christian opposition fear it will erode civil liberties […]
Man Stabs 22 Children at Chinese Elementary School
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say a man stabbed 22 children and an adult at an elementary school in central China on Friday. The official Xinhua news agency says the knife-wielding man attacked the children outside a school in Chenpeng village in Henan province. It said the children, whose ages are not known, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police […]
North Korea Vows More Satellite Launches
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is vowing to send more satellites to space, just days after the country’s successful long-range rocket launch provoked international condemnation. The official Korean Central News Agency said that Mr. Kim “stressed the need” to continue the satellite launches “to develop the country’s science, technology, and economy.” The United Nations […]
Progress Reported in Iran Nuclear Talks
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 5:00 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations’ chief nuclear inspector says talks between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency are expected to lead to an agreement, next month, on how to conduct an investigation into Iran’s controversial nuclear program. Herman Nackaerts says the IAEA made progress during talks in Tehran and more meetings had been set for January […]
Rice Withdraws From Consideration For Secretary of State
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice has withdrawn her name from consideration to replace outgoing Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Rice was one of the leading contenders for the position until she faced a wave of Republican criticism for her public comments on the September 11 attack on the U.S. mission in […]
Russia Investigates Opposition Leader
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 3:40 am (UTC-5)
Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation against prominent opposition activist Alexei Navalny over suspected fraud and money laundering. Officials say Navalny is being investigated over the alleged theft of $1.8 million from one of his companies. Russian authorities already have another financial case open against Navalny. Investigators said earlier this year they suspect Navalny […]
U.S. to Send Patriot Missile Batteries to Turkey
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 3:30 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. is sending two Patriot missile batteries to Turkey as part of a broader effort to help the country defend itself against possible rocket strikes from Syria. News organizations, on Friday, said Defense Secretary Leon Panetta had signed orders to send the missiles and 400 military personnel to Turkey for an operation that is […]
North Korea Vows Mores Satellite Launches
Posted December 14th, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is vowing to send more satellites to space, just days after the country’s successful long-range rocket launch provoked international condemnation. The official Korean Central News Agency said that Mr. Kim “stressed the need” to continue the satellite launches “to develop the country’s science, technology, and economy.” The United Nations […]
