Iran’s foreign minister says Western nations are exploiting Syria’s uprising to protect Israel. Ramin Mehmanparast says the U.S. and its allies are directing Syrians’ complaints against the government to “break the foundations of any opposition” to Israel. He also denied Iran’s role in helping to crackdown on Syrian protesters. The comments come as the United […]
3 U.S. Service Members Killed in Iraq
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. military says three American soldiers were killed in southern Iraq Wednesday, in the deadliest month for U.S. service members in two years. A statement issued Thursday gave no other details, but officials told Western news agencies that the soldiers were killed in a hostile attack. The Associated Press reports a rocket attack blamed […]
3 U.S. Service Members Killed in Iraq
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. military says three American soldiers were killed in southern Iraq Wednesday, in the deadliest month for U.S. service members in two years. A statement issued Thursday gave no other details. The U.S. is withholding the names of the killed soldiers until their families have been notified. Fifteen U.S. troops have died this month […]
Yemeni Vice President Says Saleh’s Return Uncertain
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 10:35 pm (UTC-5)
Yemen’s acting leader says President Ali Abdullah Saleh was so severely wounded in an attack on his presidential compound earlier this month that it is uncertain when he will return from Saudi Arabia, where he is undergoing medical treatment. Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi told CNN Wednesday that he saw Mr. Saleh immediately after […]
France Defends Arms Airlift to Libyan Rebels
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 9:55 pm (UTC-5)
France has defended its move to airlift weapons to Libyan rebels, saying it did not break a United Nations arms embargo because the munitions were needed to defend civilians under threat. French Ambassador to the U.N. Gerard Araud said Wednesday that Paris had acted under a provision of the Security Council resolution adopted in March […]
Activists: Syrian Troops Kill 7 in Northern Villages
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian security forces have attacked several villages in the country’s northwest, killing at least seven civilians as part of a months-long crackdown on pro-democracy protests. The rights groups say Syrian tanks shelled the village of Rameh in Idlib province Wednesday, prompting many residents to flee as soldiers conducted searches for dissidents. They say […]
Yemeni President Orders Transition Talks
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Yemen’s president, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia after an attack nearly a month ago on his palace, has instructed his deputy to hold talks with political opponents on a Gulf-sponsored plan for a transition of power. The country’s main opposition coalition, however, dismissed the announcement. Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi said Wednesday on Yemeni state television […]
Yemeni President Orders Transition Talks
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 7:35 pm (UTC-5)
Yemen’s president, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia after an attack nearly a month ago on his palace, has instructed his deputy to hold talks with political opponents on a Gulf-sponsored plan for a transition of power. The country’s main opposition coalition, however, dismissed the announcement. Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi said Wednesday on Yemeni state television […]
US Sanctions Syrian, Iranian Security Officials for Syria Crackdown
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has imposed sanctions against Syrian police unit and key Iranian security officials in connection with Syria’s brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday it has targeted the Syrian Political Security Directorate – one of the country’s four main security services – and the head of Syrian Air Force […]
Activists Say Syrian Troops Kill 4 in Northern Villages
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights activists say government troops have attacked several villages in the country’s northwest, killing at least four civilians as part of a months-long crackdown on pro-democracy protests. The activists say Syrian tanks shelled the village of Rameh in Idlib province Wednesday, prompting many residents to flee as soldiers conducted searches for dissidents. They say […]
