Libyan rebels have begun an assault on an oil refinery in a city just west of Tripoli, in a bid to drive out forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi and continue their advance toward the capital. The refinery at Zawiya, 50 kilometers from Tripoli, is one of the few sources of fuel for Mr. Gadhafi’s troops […]
Libya’s Rebels Vie for Control of Strategic City
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 3:20 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama to Propose Deficit Cuts of More Than $1.5 Trillion
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says he will present a plan to cut the huge budget deficit by more than $1.5 trillion early next month, after he and Congress return from summer vacations. Speaking on a visit to Illinois Wednesday, Mr. Obama said his proposed deficit reduction will exceed the $1.5 trillion target that a bipartisan […]
UN: Children at Ethiopia Camp Dying at ‘Alarming’ Rate
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
The U.N. refugee agency says children at an Ethiopian camp for Somali refugees are dying at an “alarming” rate. The agency reports that an average of ten children under the age of five are dying each day at the Kobe refugee camp in eastern Ethiopia. It says malnutrition is the major cause of death but […]
Lebanon Tribunal Releases Indictment in Former PM’s Murder
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
The U.N.-backed tribunal investigating the 2005 murder of Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has released its indictment against the four Hezbollah members who prosecutors say carried out the attack. The court said Wednesday it has confirmed the charges against the suspects and made the indictment public after prosecutors showed there is sufficient evidence to […]
Biden Visits China Amid Anxiety Over US Debt
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in China Wednesday evening for a five-day visit aimed at delivering assurances about the U.S. economy and building ties to the next generation of Chinese leaders. China has expressed concern about the recent deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling saying it did not do enough to trim the […]
US Stocks Advance in Early Trading Wednesday
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
U.S. stock indexes moved up in early trading Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average of 30 key stocks is up three-quarters of one percent, while the broader S & P 500 index is ahead by 1.1 percent. The technology-laden NASDAQ is up nine-tenths of a percent. European stock prices are mixed in afternoon trading. London’s […]
Indian PM Criticizes Anti-Corruption Activist as Protests Swell
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is criticizing a hunger strike by a leading anti-corruption activist as misconceived, while fresh protests sweep across India for a second day. In a speech to parliament Wednesday, Prime Minister Singh said Anna Hazare’s protest may be inspired by high ideals, but that Hazare cannot be allowed to force lawmakers […]
Mass Arrests in Besieged Syrian City
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian security forces have detained dozens of people in Latakia — a day after the government announced it was withdrawing its military from the port city. State-run media had announced the pullout after a four-day operation to crush dissent. But the activists said there were more arrests Wednesday, with security forces conducting house-to-house […]
Seven Turkish Soldiers Dead in Kurdish Rebel Ambush
Posted August 17th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Turkey’s defense minister says seven Turkish soldiers are dead after their military convoy was ambushed by Kurdish rebels in the country’s southeast. Four roadside bombs exploded as a Turkish military convoy passed early Wednesday in Hakkari province near Turkey’s border with Iraq. Eleven Turkish soldiers were wounded in the attack. Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz vowed […]
Libya’s Rebels Deny Holding Talks With Gadhafi Aides
Posted August 16th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels have denied reports that they have held talks with aides to leader Moammar Gadhafi, as their forces advance toward Tripoli hoping to oust his government. The head of the Transitional National Council, Mustafa Abdel Jalil, said Tuesday no direct or indirect negotiations have taken place with Gadhafi representatives. He said such talks are […]
