U.S. President Barack Obama cut short his Hawaiian holiday and flew back to Washington Thursday as the deadline for avoiding the fiscal cliff comes down to the wire. If there is no deal by January 1, nearly every American will see his or her taxes go up, along with automatic government spending cuts. Economists fear […]
Obama Returns to Washington, House Called Back for Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 4:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama Back in Washington For Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has returned to Washington, cutting short a vacation in Hawaii to tackle negotiations on preventing tax hikes and spending cuts from taking effect January 1. Democrats and Republicans have, so far, failed to reach an agreement on averting the so-called fiscal cliff. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says it appears the […]
Militants Capture 22 Paramilitary Troops in Pakistan
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani government officials say militants have killed two paramilitary troops and kidnapped at least 22 others in an attack on posts in the country’s northwest. Authorities say dozens of heavily-armed militants stormed at least two paramilitary checkpoints near Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, early Thursday. Local administration official Naveed Akbar told news agencies […]
India Gang-Rape Victim Flown to Singapore
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
A Indian woman who was the victim of a gang rape and brutal beating earlier this month in New Delhi has been flown to Singapore for further treatment, while the Indian prime minister is pledging to focus on the issue of women’s safety. The CEO of Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Dr. Kelvin Loh, said the […]
Reid: US Appears to be Heading Over ‘Fiscal Cliff’
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says it appears the United States is headed over the so-called fiscal cliff in which automatic tax hikes and spending cuts take effect. Democrats and Republicans have, so far, failed to reach an agreement preventing changes on January 1. On the Senate floor Thursday, Reid blasted House Speaker John […]
Slain Pakistani Leader’s Son Vows to Fight for Democracy
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
The son of Pakistan’s slain former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, launched his political career Thursday, vowing to continue his mother’s fight for democracy. In a speech marking the fifth anniversary of the leader’s death Thursday, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said his Pakistan People’s Party pledged to work for the poor and protect Pakistan against “terrorists.” Benazir […]
India Gang-Rape Victim Flown to Singapore
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 9:15 am (UTC-5)
A Indian woman who was the victim of a gang rape and brutal beating earlier this month in New Delhi has been flown to Singapore for further treatment, while the Indian prime minister is pledging to focus on the issue of women’s safety. Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital said the 23-year-old victim arrived at the facility […]
India Gang-Rape Victim Flown to Singapore
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
A Indian woman who was the victim of a gang rape and brutal beating earlier this month in New Delhi has been flown to Singapore for further treatment, while the government pledges to focus on the issue of women’s safety. The 23-year-old arrived at Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital early Thursday. B.D. Athani, medical superintendent at […]
France: Protecting Interests, Not Intervening in Central African Republic
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
French President Francois Hollande says France has a presence in the Central African Republic to protect its interests and nationals, not to intervene in the country’s business. Mr. Hollande spoke Thursday, a day after protesters critical of France’s inaction during a rebel advance in the C.A.R. threw stones at the French embassy in the capital, […]
Syrian Delegation in Russia For Talking on Ending Unrest
Posted December 27th, 2012 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
A Syrian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Maqdad has begun talks in Moscow on resolving Syria’s 21-month-old uprising. The group arrived on Thursday for meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The delegation is expected to discuss proposals made by peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi. Brahimi met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday […]
