The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has issued a hurricane warning, as Tropical Storm Irene approaches from the east, already dumping heavy rain on the Leeward Islands. A hurricane watch has been declared for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Forecasters say Irene, with sustained winds of up to 85 kilometers per hour, could become a hurricane […]
Gaza Rockets Hit Israel in 4th Day of Violence
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
Palestinian militants fired at least 17 more rockets into Israel Sunday and the Israeli military launched an air strike in the Gaza Strip during the region’s fourth straight day of violence. Overall, the violence has claimed the lives of 15 Palestinians, nine Israelis and five Egyptians. Palestinian police say Israeli troops arrested scores of Hamas […]
Libyan Rebels Battle Closer to Capital
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels pushing toward Tripoli say they have battled to about 30 kilometers from the stronghold of long-time leader Moammar Gadhafi, while rebels in the capital say they have control of three districts after attacks in coordination with NATO forces. Rebels advancing from the town of Zawiya, west of Tripoli, say forces loyal to Mr. […]
Fighting Erupts in Tripoli as Libyan Rebels Advance
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 7:15 pm (UTC-5)
Explosions and heavy gunfire rocked Tripoli late Saturday as the Libyan government denied that the rebels were advancing toward the capital — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s last main stronghold. Government spokesman Moussa Ibrahim said small groups of armed rebels infiltrated the city but have been dealt with and the city is now calm. The reports […]
Iran Sentences 2 US Hikers to 8 Years in Prison
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
Iran has sentenced two Americans — arrested more than two years ago while hiking along the Iraq-Iran border — to eight years in prison for illegal entry and spying. Iranian TV on Saturday quoted judicial sources as saying that Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal each were given five-year prison sentences for spying and three additional […]
Israel ‘Regrets’ Deaths of Egyptian Troops in Border Battle
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Israel has expressed regret for the deaths of Egyptian security personnel in fighting between Israeli troops and suspected Palestinian militants along the Israel-Egypt border on Thursday. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Saturday Israel “regrets” the deaths of the five Egyptian officers and will conduct a joint investigation of the incident with the Egyptian military. […]
12 Militants Killed in Indian Kashmir
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
At least 12 militants in Kashmir have been killed in a gunbattle between Indian troops and suspected rebels who crossed over from Pakistan. The Indian army says a clash Saturday along the de facto border that splits Kashmir between India and Pakistan has also killed at least one Indian army officer. Kashmir is divided between […]
Thousands Gather to Support Indian Anti-Corruption Activist
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of people have gathered in central New Delhi to support an anti-corruption activist who has galvanized much of India against the government with his hunger strike. Anna Hazare, who continued to refuse food for the second day at a public venue, told supporters Saturday that he has lost more than 3 kilograms due the […]
Thousands Gather to Support Indian Anti-Corruption Activist
Posted August 20th, 2011 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of people have gathered in central New Delhi to support an anti-corruption activist who has galvanized much of India against the government with his hunger strike. Anna Hazare, who continued to refuse food for the second day at a public venue, told supporters Saturday that he has lost more than 3 kilograms due the […]
Retaliatory Violence Escalates Between Israel, Gaza
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
Israeli aircraft continued to strike militant outposts in the Gaza Strip late Friday and Palestinians fired rockets back into Israel as retaliatory violence escalated in the region. Israeli airstrikes killed at least 12 Palestinians, most of them militants, in the Gaza Strip. A military wing of the militant group Hamas declared Friday that it is […]
