Afghan President Hamid Karzai left Kabul Monday on his way to the United States to meet with President Barack Obama and other officials in Washington to discuss Afghanistan’s future after U.S. forces withdraw next year. The Afghan leader’s office said the talks will focus on security, economic and political transition, equipping and strengthening Afghan forces, […]
Private American Delegation Visits North Korea
Posted January 7th, 2013 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson and Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt have arrived in North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang, for an unofficial visit. Hours before his arrival Monday, Richardson told reporters in Beijing that the trip is a humanitarian mission, and that his delegation will meet with North Korean political, economic and […]
Indian Rape Hearing Closed to the Public
Posted January 7th, 2013 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
The magistrate in India’s capital hearing the case of five of the six suspects in a brutal gang rape cleared the packed courtroom Monday, and said the proceedings will be closed to the public. He announced the closure shortly after the suspects arrived at a fast-track court Monday morning in New Delhi. The hearing is […]
Gang-Rape Suspects Appear in Indian Court
Posted January 7th, 2013 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
Five of the six suspects in the Indian gang-rape case arrived at a fast-track court Monday in New Delhi. Indian authorities have charged the men with murder, rape, kidnapping and other charges in the December 16 attack. Officials say they will push for the death penalty if the men are convicted. Two of the accused, […]
Chinese Protesters Demonstrate Against Media Censorship
Posted January 7th, 2013 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
Scores of Chinese protesters have demonstrated outside of one of the country’s most outspoken newspapers to speak out against government censorship. The protesters in Guangzhou, capital of southern Guangdon province, called Monday for the resignation of the provincial propaganda chief after censors on Thursday blocked a New Year’s article in the influential Southern Weekly newspaper. […]
Australian Prime Minister Tours Fire-Ravaged Tazmania
Posted January 7th, 2013 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
Australia’s prime minister has toured the southern island of Tasmania, where four days of wildfires have damaged or destroyed hundreds of structures and left around a hundred people missing. Australian firefighters, using helicopters and planes, are still battling the blazes on Tasmania, where the fires flared Friday after a record summer heat wave pushed temperatures […]
Gang-Rape Suspects Appear in Indian Court
Posted January 7th, 2013 at 2:35 am (UTC-5)
Five of the six suspects in the Indian gang-rape case arrived at a fast-track court Monday in New Delhi. Indian authorities have charged the men with murder, rape, kidnapping and other charges in the December 16 attack. Officials say they will push for the death penalty if the men are convicted. A sixth suspect is […]
Private American Delegation Visiting North Korea
Posted January 6th, 2013 at 11:10 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson and Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt are starting an unofficial visit to North Korea Monday on what is being described as a “humanitarian mission.” Richardson says he plans to talk to officials about the arrest of Korean-American citizen Kenneth Bae, who is being held in North […]
Afghan Future to Top Karzai-Obama Talks
Posted January 6th, 2013 at 6:10 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai heads to Washington Monday for talks with President Barack Obama that will focus on Afghanistan’s future after U.S. forces withdraw next year. Ahead of his visit, Mr. Karzai met in Kabul with a delegation of visiting U.S. senators. His office said the meeting Saturday focused on a range of issues — […]
Twin Suicide Bombing Targets Afghan Tribal Elders, Kills 5
Posted January 6th, 2013 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in southern Afghanistan say a twin suicide attack has killed five people and wounded at least 15 others. Authorities say the two bombers attacked a meeting of tribal elders at a government compound Sunday in the town of Spin Boldak in Kandahar province. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. There were no reports […]
