Security forces have killed at least eight people in Syria, where thousands of protesters rallied for President Bashar al-Assad’s departure. Activists said Friday that most of the deaths occurred near Damascus and in the central city of Homs. They say the victims include Mashaal Tammo, the spokesman for the Kurdish Future Party and a member […]
At Least 8 Killed During Opposition Protests in Syria
Posted October 7th, 2011 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama Says US Safer 10 Years After Start of Afghan War
Posted October 7th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says Americans are safer a decade after the start of the war in Afghanistan. In a statement Friday marking the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion, Mr. Obama saluted those who have served in Afghanistan, including the nearly 1,800 American service members, and many Afghan and coalition soldiers, who have been […]
US Stocks Rise
Posted October 7th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. stocks made gains in Friday’s early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose eight-tenths of a percent, the S&P 500 gained four-tenths of a percent while the NASDAQ moved up two-tenths of a percent. European stock markets were higher in Friday’s afternoon trading. London’s Financial Times 100 index gained half a percent, the CAC-40 […]
US Economy Gains 103,000 Jobs
Posted October 7th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. economy had a net gain of 103,000 jobs in September, but that was not enough to cut the unemployment rate from 9.1 percent. Friday’s report from the Labor Department said the job gains came largely in the private sector, particularly in health care. The monthly job gains were stronger than most economists had […]
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Trio of Liberian, Yemeni Women
Posted October 7th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemeni women’s rights advocate Tawakkul Karman. The Norwegian Nobel Committee made the announcement Friday in Oslo, saying the three women will split the coveted award for “their nonviolent struggle for the safety of women and […]
Pakistan Angered by Afghan Allegations on Rabbani Murder
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 7:50 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan is calling for Afghanistan to refrain from “playing politics,” following Afghan allegations the assassination of Kabul’s top peace envoy was planned in Pakistan and carried out by a Pakistani citizen. Islamabad has denied the allegations and offered to cooperate with the probe of former President Burhanuddin Rabbani’s killing. On Thursday, Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokeswoman […]
Eurozone Leader Says Greece Likely to Get New Aid
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
The chief financial official of the eurozone nations says he thinks Greece’s international creditors will soon approve its bid for another round of financial aid to help it avoid a default on its debts. Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday he expects auditors from the International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank and the […]
Obama Urges US Congress to Pass Jobs Bill
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is urging Congress to pass his $447 billion jobs proposal, saying it will boost economic growth and put people back to work. He told reporters at the White House Thursday that the American people need help and the economy needs a “jolt” right now. He says the economy is too fragile […]
Afghans Protest on Eve of Invasion Anniversary
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Afghans protested in the streets of Kabul Thursday, calling for the immediate withdrawal of international forces from the country ahead of the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion. People gathered in the Afghan capital, carrying placards that condemned the invasion and blamed the United States and its allies for civilian deaths. During the […]
Gadhafi Calls for Massive Libya Protests
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has called for Libyans to turn out by the “millions” in protest against the provisional government that unseated him. His call came in an audio message broadcast Thursday by the Syria-based Arrai television. Mr. Gadhafi also said rulers in developing nations who are now backing Libya’s National Transitional Council should […]
