The Arab League says it is suspending its observer mission in Syria due to an upsurge of violence that has killed some 100 people in recent days. Arab League secretary-general Nabil Elaraby said Saturday the organization opted to halt the observers’ work after talks with Arab foreign ministers. He blamed Syria’s government for the escalation […]
Arab League Suspends Observer Mission in Syria
Posted January 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Greece: ‘One Step Away’ from Debt Deal
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
Greece says it is “one step away” from completing an agreement with its private creditors to cut $130 billion of its debt. Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos gave the optimistic assessment of the country’s negotiations with major financial institutions as he and Prime Minister Lucas Papademos started another round of talks late Friday. Greece is […]
Senegal Opposition Rallies Ahead of Ruling on President’s Re-election Bid
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of opposition protesters chanted and marched through the streets of Dakar, ahead of a Senegalese high court ruling on whether President Abdoulaye Wade can seek a third term. Marchers got a show of support from Senegalese pop star Youssou N’Dour, who told reporters it is clear President Wade is banned from running again. “History […]
Sarkozy: French Troops to Resume Training in Afghanistan
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy says French troops will resume training operations in Afghanistan, after a week-long suspension due to the killing of four French military personnel by an Afghan soldier. However, Mr. Sarkozy said French troops will complete their withdrawal from the NATO-led mission at the end of 2013, a year earlier than planned. He […]
Backlash After Twitter Says May Censor Messages By Country
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Popular microblogging service Twitter is facing criticism after announcing it now has the ability to censor posts, or “tweets,” on a country-by-country basis. Media rights group Reporters Without Borders on Friday sent a letter to the company expressing what it called its “deep concern.” The organization’s Washington director, Delphine Halgand , says the new policy […]
Thousands of Egyptians Stage Protests For ‘Day of Rage’ Anniversary
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of Egyptian activists marched on Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday, staging fresh protests against Egypt’s military rulers a year after the toppling of President Hosni Mubarak. Egyptians streamed out of Cairo’s mosques shouting “down with military rule.” The massive crowds joined a small group of protesters that have camped out in Tahrir square since […]
Dozens More Killed as UN Set to Discuss Syria Resolution
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
WEB: TYPE: CN )) The violence in Syria continued Friday, bringing to more than 50 the number of people killed there over the past two days. This, as a U.N. resolution to curb the bloodshed appeared to be stalled. More than 20 people were killed in attacks throughout the country — including six members of […]
Car Bomb Kills 31 in Shiite Neighborhood of Baghdad
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say at least 31 people were killed Friday when a car bomb exploded near a funeral procession in a mainly Shi’ite neighborhood of the Iraqi capital. Hospital workers say at least 60 people were wounded in the suicide bombing in the neighborhood of Zafaraniyah. The blast went off near where mourners had gathered […]
Iranian President Says Iran Not Opposed to Nuclear Talks With West
Posted January 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his government does not oppose negotiating with Western powers about its nuclear program but also wants them to change what he calls their “foul” behavior toward Iran. Speaking Thursday on a visit to the southern province of Kerman, Mr. Ahmadinejad accused the West of creating obstacles to negotiations. Iran and […]
Greece Resumes Talks on Debt Writedown
Posted January 26th, 2012 at 6:45 pm (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos and Finance Minister Evengelos Venizelos have resumed talks on debt writedown with international private lenders. Officials close to the talks told reporters that progress was made late Thursday during the talks, which they said focused on technical and legal issues. Talks between the Greek officials and top bank negotiators, Charles […]
