Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says he hopes lawmakers can reach a final decision on a possible extension of the U.S. military presence in the country at a meeting on Tuesday. He made the comments in a statement posted on his website late Monday ahead of a meeting of the country’s political blocs at President […]
Iraqi PM Hopes For Tuesday US Troop Decision
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
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Libyan Rebels Attempt Advance in Zlitan
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
Intense fighting is underway near Libya’s western town of Zlitan as rebel fighters push to wrestle control from government forces. The French News Agency quotes a rebel military spokesman Tuesday as saying opposition fighters have advanced closer to the town’s center. In a separate development, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez went against a widening international trend […]
Egypt to Start Former Leader Mubarak’s Trial
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
Egypt will begin the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak Wednesday, nearly six months after he was toppled in an 18-day revolution calling for democratic reforms. Mr. Mubarak is charged with premeditated murder by unleashing police on demonstrators during the uprising, during which at least 840 were killed. He faces a possible death sentence if […]
U.N. Mulls Syrian Violence as Government Crackdown Continues
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
The U.N. Security Council is set to resume debate Tuesday on a draft resolution condemning violence in Syria even as Syrian security forces expand their crackdown on dissent. The council is holding a second day of talks on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s attacks on civilians who have staged massive anti-government protests. Residents in the flashpoint […]
Rights Group Says Syrian Forces Kill 24
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Human rights activists say Syrian forces have killed at least 24 civilians in attacks on several cities, as the U.N. Security Council met to discuss President Bashar al-Assad’s increasingly brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. The activists said some of the attacks Monday came as people protested following evening prayers on the first day of the […]
Bomb Attack Outside Iraqi Christian Church Wounds 23
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
Police in northern Iraq say a car bomb has exploded outside a Christian church in the ethnically-divided city of Kirkuk, wounding at least 23 people. Authorities said the blast Tuesday damaged the church as well as homes in the area. As many as 1.2 million Christians lived in Iraq before the 2003 invasion to oust […]
US Wants Immunity Deal if Troops Remain in Iraq
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
The top U.S. military officer says any agreement to keep American troops in Iraq beyond the end of this year must include guarantees of legal immunity for U.S. forces. Joint Chiefs of Staff head Admiral Mike Mullen said Tuesday in Baghdad that he understands there are difficult political challenges associated with a potential deal, but […]
Bomb Attack Outside Iraqi Christian Church Wounds 14
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Police in northern Iraq say a car bomb has exploded outside a Christian church in the ethnically-divided city of Kirkuk, wounding at least 14 people. Authorities said the blast Tuesday damaged the church as well as homes in the area. As many as 1.2 million Christians lived in Iraq before the 2003 invasion to oust […]
Rights Group Says Syrian Forces Kill 24
Posted August 2nd, 2011 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
Human rights activists say Syrian forces have killed at least 24 civilians in attacks on several cities, as the U.N. Security Council met to discuss President Bashar al-Assad’s increasingly brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. The activists said some of the attacks Monday came as people protested following evening prayers on the first day of the […]
Venezuela’s Chavez Says No Recognition of Libyan Rebels
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 10:40 pm (UTC-5)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says his country will not recognize Libya’s opposition, calling the rebel Transitional National Council a “group of terrorists.” Mr. Chavez on Monday praised Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and criticized other nations that have recognized the opposition council. The Venezuelan president has repeatedly condemned the international military operation in Libya. NATO has […]
