An international human rights group says fighting in Afghanistan has displaced half a million people who lack access to adequate housing, food and schools. London-based Amnesty International said in a report Thursday that the situation is a “horrific humanitarian and human rights crisis.” The report said the displaced are living in settlements that lack food, […]
Report: Afghan War Displaces Half Million Civilians Who Lack Proper Housing, Food
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
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World Leaders Focus on Somalia’s Future at London Conference
Posted February 23rd, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
World leaders have gathered in London for a one-day conference aimed at coming up with a coordinated response to instability in Somalia. British Prime Minister David Cameron said at the outset of Thursday’s meeting that the conference is not meant to impose international solutions on Somalia. But he said the world will “pay a price” […]
Romney, Santorum Battle for Front-Runner Status
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 pm (UTC-5)
The four remaining Republican contenders for the U.S. presidential nomination have faced off for the first time since January in a nationally televised debate. The debate in Arizona Wednesday night came at a crucial phase in the nomination process, with former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in a close race […]
Australian PM Calls Leadership Ballot
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 8:00 pm (UTC-5)
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Thursday called for her ruling Labor party to vote on its leadership, ending an ugly row with her predecessor and Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd. Ms. Gillard said the special vote would be held Monday morning and that she expects her colleagues to endorse her to remain as prime minister. […]
Tibetan New Year’s Celebrations Dampened by Standoff with China
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
Ethnic Tibetans in western China observed the beginning of the Tibetan New Year Wednesday with subdued ceremonies, following a series of self-immolation protests against Chinese rule. In the weeks leading up to the scheduled festivities, China has clamped down on Tibetan activities, cutting off communication to and from the vast ethnic region and flooding flashpoint […]
Syria Shelling Kills 19, Including 2 Western Journalists
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Relentless Syrian shelling Wednesday in the opposition stronghold of Homs has killed at least 19 people including two Western journalists, as government forces step up attacks. As the crisis escalates, the United Nations said it wants to send its humanitarian chief, Valerie Amos, to Syria to secure access for aid workers seeking to deliver emergency […]
Obama Pushing for Corporate Tax Reform
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama aims to cut the country’s corporate tax rate from 35 to 28 percent, while eliminating dozens of tax-saving deductions American companies now enjoy. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner unveiled the tax overhaul Wednesday, two days before a tax proposal being offered by one-time venture capitalist Mitt Romney. He is one of the […]
Iran Defiant as IAEA Talks Break Down
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations inspectors say a visit to Iran aimed at gaining greater access to key nuclear sites and scientists ended in failure, as the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader warned no obstacle would derail his country’s nuclear program. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano said Wednesday Iran rejected a request to inspect the Parchin military […]
Al-Shabab Loses Key Somali Town
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Ethiopian and Somali government troops have captured a key stronghold of the Somali militant group al-Shabab. Witnesses say the troops took control of Baidoa without a fight Wednesday, after al-Shabab fighters withdrew from the town. The town, located in southwestern Somalia, was home to the country’s Transitional Federal Government until al-Shabab captured it in 2009. […]
Afghan Police Fire on Anti-US Rally
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
At least four people were killed when police opened fire on hundreds of angry protesters during a second day of demonstrations aimed at NATO troops who improperly disposed of copies of the Quran. Afghan officials say dozens were injured in the shootings which occurred in the capital, Kabul, Parwan province, and the eastern city of […]
