Syrian security forces killed at least five more people Saturday, including one person attending a funeral procession for a teenager in the capital Damascus. Activists said the young man was among 11 people killed Friday when Syrian forces opened fire on anti-government protesters who rallied in several parts of the country. Another victim was an […]
Five More People Killed by Syrian Forces
Posted October 15th, 2011 at 7:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Israel’s Peres Begins Review of Palestinians to be Freed
Posted October 15th, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC-5)
Israeli President Shimon Peres on Saturday began the process of reviewing the files of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be exchanged for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, captured by Hamas gunmen in a 2006 cross-border raid. Mr. Peres’s spokeswoman said the president received the files of 477 prisoners to be released in the first phase of […]
Eight People, 2 NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Posted October 15th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Four armed militants launched a suicide attack on a U.S.-run base in northeastern Afghanistan early Saturday, blowing themselves up and killing two Afghan civilians. Local officials said the bombers targeted the base of the U.S. Provincial Reconstruction Team in Panjshir province. They said two security guards were wounded. The Taliban has claimed responsibility, saying the […]
Seven Protesters Killed in Yemen Capital
Posted October 15th, 2011 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni security forces opened fire on protesters in the capital, Sanaa, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens of others. Officials say the shootings occurred as thousands of protesters marched through the city calling for the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Reports say security officials used live rounds and tear gar to disperse […]
Italy’s Berlusconi Survives Confidence Vote
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
VIDEO: APExpress 4 – 10/14/2011 4:39:00 PM – AP-APTN-2030: Italy Berlusconi Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has survived a crucial confidence vote in parliament. His center-right coalition won Friday by a vote of 316 in favor and 301 against. Protesters gathered outside the parliament chanting anti-government slogans and throwing eggs at the building. The opposition […]
US Budget Deficit Hits $1.3 Trillion
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 3:40 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. government ran a $1.3 trillion budget deficit for the fiscal year that ended in September. It is the second-highest deficit on record and the third year in a row the gap between tax revenue and spending has been over $1 trillion. All the annual deficits added together make up the nation’s $14.8 trillion […]
UN Scales Back Kenya Aid Operation After Kidnapping
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations has scaled back its humanitarian effort at Kenya’s sprawling Dadaab refugee complex, as government troops search for two kidnapped aid workers. U.N. officials say all non-lifesaving activities have been put on hold until the security situation improves at the world’s largest refugee camp. Aid groups are continuing to provide food, water and […]
US, South Korean Presidents Visit Auto Plant
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak are in Michigan, home of the U.S. auto industry, promoting a new trade deal passed this week by the U.S. Congress. The two leaders are visiting a factory outside Detroit operated by General Motors. The plant in Orion Township produces the Chevrolet Sonic subcompact car, […]
Syrian Forces Shoot at Protesters, 8 Killed
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have opened fire on protesters in several parts of the country, killing at least eight people. Activists say the anti-government demonstrators were killed on Friday in areas that include suburbs of Damascus, the central Homs region and the southern Daraa province. Syria’s state-run media, however, disputed reports of protests in Daraa and […]
Gunbattles and Explosions Rock Libya’s Capital
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
find surface-to-air missiles that went missing during clashes with Mr. Gadhafi’s forces. Officials say the weapons pose a security risk. In another development, provisional government fighters are regrouping in a final attempt to gain control of Mr. Gadhafi’s hometown of Sirte, one of the few remaining strongholds for his supporters. The NTC fighters said Friday […]
