U.S. prosecutors say a Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a plane bound for Detroit in late 2009 admitted his association with al-Qaida during his arrest. In Detroit Friday, prosecutors sought a judge’s permission to use Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab’s comments during his arrest as evidence in his terrorism trial in October. The government […]
US: Accused Underwear Bomber Admits Ties With Al-Qaida
Posted August 27th, 2011 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
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New York, Eastern US Under Hurricane Warning
Posted August 27th, 2011 at 12:30 am (UTC-5)
A hurricane warning has been issued for New York and much of the eastern U.S. coast as Hurricane Irene approaches in what President Barack Obama is calling “an extremely dangerous and costly” storm. Forecasters say the storm, expected to make landfall in the U.S. Saturday, could cause widespread flooding, power outages and billions of dollars […]
Cyprus Lawmakers Approve Austerity Package
Posted August 26th, 2011 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
Lawmakers in Cyprus have approved an economic austerity package in a bid to cut its huge budget deficit and ease concerns the Mediterranean island will need a European Union bailout. Legislators Friday voted in favor of measures calling for tax increases and cuts to government workers’ salaries, as well as for their pensions to be […]
Mexico in Mourning After Dozens Killed in Casino Attack
Posted August 26th, 2011 at 6:45 pm (UTC-5)
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has declared three days of mourning after more than 50 people were killed when suspected drug cartel gunmen set fire to a casino in northern Mexico. Mr. Calderon condemned the violence as barbaric and said it was the worst attack on innocent civilians in Mexico in a long time. He described […]
Mexico in Mourning After Dozens Killed in Casino Attack
Posted August 26th, 2011 at 6:25 pm (UTC-5)
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has declared three days of mourning after more than 50 people were killed when suspected drug cartel gunmen set fire to a casino in northern Mexico. Mr. Calderon condemned the violence as barbaric and said it was the worst attack on innocent civilians in Mexico in a long time. He described […]
Teenager Killed During Chile Strike
Posted August 26th, 2011 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
A Chilean teenager has died after being shot during massive protests pressing for education reform. Authorities said Friday that 16-year-old Manuel Gutierrez was shot during a confrontation with police. Family members blamed police for firing the shot that killed Gutierrez, a charge authorities denied. Meanwhile, President Sebastian Pinera called for peace and proposed a dialogue […]
Mexico in Mourning After Dozens Killed in Casino Attack
Posted August 26th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has declared three days of mourning after more than 50 people were killed when suspected drug cartel gunmen set fire to a casino in northern Mexico. Mr. Calderon condemned the violence as barbaric and said it was the worst attack on innocent civilians in Mexico in a long time. He described […]
Death Toll Rises in Mexico Casino Fire
Posted August 26th, 2011 at 2:20 am (UTC-5)
The death toll from Thursday’s arson attack on a casino in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey now stands at more than 50 people. Nuevo Leon Governor Rodrigo Medina told the Televisa network that 53 people were killed in the attack on the Casino Royale. Monterrey is the capital city of Nuevo Leon. Witnesses say […]
Death Toll Rises in Mexico Casino Fire
Posted August 26th, 2011 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Mexican authorities say more than 40 people have been found dead inside a casino in the northern city of Monterrey that was set on fire by armed assailants Thursday. Adrian de la Garza, the attorney general for Nuevo Leon state, told reporters more bodies could be found as crew dig through the burned out rubble […]
Blast at Mexico Casino Kills 20
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
At least 20 people have been killed after armed assailants set fire to a casino in northern Mexico. Monterrey Mayor Fernando Larrazabal told reporters Thursday people remain trapped inside the burning building and rescue efforts are ongoing. Initial accounts reported the gunmen had used grenades, but state officials now say the attackers doused the casino […]
