U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday the anticipated increase in the number of deaths by non-communicable diseases over the next decade is “alarming.” But he said the ways of lowering the death rates from disease like diabetes, cancer, lung and heart disease are simple. In his speech, the secretary-general warned world leaders that the “prognosis […]
UN Secretary General Urges Action on Non-Communicable Diseases
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 1:07 pm (UTC-5)
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FBI: Crime Continues to Decline in US
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 12:08 pm (UTC-5)
Violent crime has declined 6 percent in the United States in 2010 for the fourth consecutive year. An FBI report released Monday said burglaries, theft and other crimes against property dropped 2.5 percent, for the eighth year in a row. Nationwide, an estimated 1.2 million violent crimes and about 9 million property crimes occurred last […]
Clinton Summit to Focus on World Challenges
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will bring together heads of state, leaders of industry and nonprofits and national and local government officials this week to the annual meeting of his Clinton Global Initiative . The conference starts Tuesday in New York to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly meeting. The three-day summit will focus […]
Report: NATO Night Raids Breed Mistrust Among Afghans
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
An increasing number of NATO night-time raids on Afghan homes is breeding mistrust and resentment within the Afghan population, according to a new report. The New York-based Open Society Foundations on Monday released a study that says that any gains made by the coalition against the insurgency have been negated by the night raids, which […]
President Obama to Spell Out Deficit Reduction Plan
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 9:22 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is proposing higher taxes on the wealthy, cuts in some social programs and less military spending, in a renewed effort to reduce the federal budget deficit and debt. Monday’s proposal calls for $1.5 trillion in new tax revenue, including a proposal to ensure individuals earning more than $1 million a year […]
63rd Annual Emmys Held in Los Angeles
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 12:28 am (UTC-5)
“Modern Family” won the prize for the Best Comedy Series at the 63rd annual Emmy Awards, recognizing the best shows and individual performances on U.S. television. Jane Lynch of Fox’s “Glee” hosted the show Sunday in Los Angeles. The cast and crew of ABC’s “Modern Family”, the mockumentary about three assorted couples, also took home […]
President Obama to Spell Out Deficit Reduction Plan
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 12:07 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama will announce his recommendations Monday to reduce the federal budget deficit. The proposal calls for $1.5 trillion in new tax revenue, including a new minimum tax rate for individuals earning more than $1 million a year. Media reports are calling the plan the “Buffett Rule,” named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, […]
Quartet Seeks to Avert Palestinian Statehood Showdown
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 11:29 am (UTC-5)
Envoys from the Mideast Quartet meet in New York Sunday in a further bid to avert a showdown at the United Nations over Palestinian statehood. The talks involve representatives of the United States, European Union, United Nations and Russia. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said he will seek U.N. recognition and full membership for an […]
Pakistani Troops, Taliban Battle for Drone Wreckage
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 11:27 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani intelligence officials say government troops and Taliban militants fought Sunday for possession of debris from a suspected U.S. drone that crashed in the South Waziristan tribal region. The officials say at least two militants were killed and one Pakistani soldier was wounded in the battle for the wreckage of the sophisticated aircraft that went […]
Obama to Propose New Millionaire Tax Rate
Posted September 18th, 2011 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama will announce more plans Monday to reduce the government budget deficit, including a proposal for a minimum tax rate for individuals earning more than $1 million a year. Media reports are calling the plan the “Buffett Rule,” named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who has pointed out that he and other […]
