Syrian forces moved into several districts of the flashpoint city of Homs Saturday, in their drive to crush a nearly year-old revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. At least 10 people were killed. In Damascus and in the southern city of Douma, overnight clashes between the Free Syrian Army and government troops killed at least three […]
Low Turnout for 1st Anniversary of Mubarak’s Ouster
Posted February 11th, 2012 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
Activists across Egypt held strikes and demonstrations Saturday to mark the first anniversary of President Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, but the turnout was modest. The day of civil disobedience was called to demand that the ruling military council hand over power to civilian authority. But the strikes seemed to cause little disruption and only a few […]
U.S. Official: Maldives Not Ready for Early Elections
Posted February 11th, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. official visiting the politically troubled Maldives said Saturday that the island group is not ready for the early elections suggested by its former president. After meeting with former President Mohamed Nasheed and new President Mohammed Waheed Hassan, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake said he believes Maldives is not ready to hold […]
Bombs Blasts Kill 25 in Northern Syrian City
Posted February 10th, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Syrian state television says at least 25 people were killed and 175 others wounded in two explosions in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo Friday. The blasts targeted a military intelligence building and a security force base in Syria’s main commercial city, which had been relatively quiet since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime […]
Bombs Blasts Kill 25 in Northern Syrian City
Posted February 10th, 2012 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
Syrian state television says at least 25 people were killed and 175 others wounded in two explosions in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo Friday. The blasts targeted a military intelligence building and a security force base in Syria’s main commercial city, which had been relatively quiet since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime […]
Deal Reached for US Homeowners in Massive Foreclosure Case
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday that a $25 billion deal with banks is a “major step” toward reviving the troubled housing market, and turns the page on an era of “recklessness.” Banks have agreed to cut the amount of money some homeowners owe, allow others to refinance their loans at lower interest rates, and […]
Greece Reaches Accord on Austerity Demands from Its Lenders
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Greek lawmakers say they have reached an accord on austerity measures demanded by international lenders so the country can secure another bailout and avoid defaulting next month on its financial obligations. After an all-night negotiating session that ended early Thursday, Greek political leaders remained deadlocked on the extent of pension cuts for retirees, while agreeing […]
Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Maldives Leader
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
A criminal court in the Maldives has issued an arrest warrant for the country’s first democratically elected president, who says he was ousted in a coup earlier this week. An official from former President Mohamed Nasheed’s party says the court has ordered the arrest of Mr. Nasheed and his former defense minister, but that the […]
Syrian Activists Say Government Troops Kill 24 in Homs Assault
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights activists say government forces have continued their assault on the central city of Homs, killing at least 24 people in an escalated wave of violence against an 11-month opposition uprising. The shelling Thursday targeted several districts in the city where activists say the government attacks have killed hundreds of people since early Saturday. […]
US: Chinese Politician Visited US Consulate in Chengdu
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 6:30 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has confirmed that a high-ranking politician from southwestern China, reported to be on vacation, has visited a U.S. consulate this week. A spokeswoman for the State Department, Victoria Nuland, told reporters Wednesday that Deputy Mayor of Chongqing Wang Lijun had a scheduled meeting at the U.S. consulate in the city of Chengdu. […]
