Explosions have rocked the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Saturday, and the northern city of Aleppo as security forces try to push rebels from their remaining strongholds. The government says it has regained control of all of the capital. The French news agency reports a brigadier general told journalists that rebels had resorted to hit-and-run tactics […]
Syrian Forces Push for Control of Damascus, Aleppo
Posted August 4th, 2012 at 4:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Double Amputee Makes Olympic History
Posted August 4th, 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
South African Oscar Pistorius sprinted into Olympic history Saturday in London, becoming the first amputee runner to compete in the Games. Pistorius, who wears special prosthetics on both legs, finished second in a preliminary heat of the men’s 400 meters, qualifying him for the semi-finals. Pistorius was born without fibulas – the outer bones in […]
Clinton in Kenya to Push for Democracy
Posted August 4th, 2012 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Kenyans must work together to hold free and fair elections and be a role model for Africa and the world, and she urged their leaders avoid the post-election bloodshed that Kenya suffered five years ago. A general election next March will be the first since a disputed 2007 […]
Phelps Wins Record 21st Medal
Posted August 3rd, 2012 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
American swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, won his 21st medal at the London Games Friday, as the United States ruled the pool and excitement built toward a weekend of fierce track and field competition. Phelps closed his individual career by claiming the gold in the 100-meter butterfly, while 17-year-old Missy […]
US Labor Market Advances, but Jobless Rate Is Higher
Posted August 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. says its labor market improved markedly in July, even as the national jobless rate edged higher. The government reported Friday that employers added 163,000 jobs last month, after three straight months of sluggish hiring, and the most since February. But even as more unemployed workers found new jobs, the country’s unemployment rate increased […]
UN Assembly to Vote on Syria Resolution
Posted August 3rd, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations General Assembly votes Friday on a Saudi-drafted resolution on Syria, as activists report more violence in the 17-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Friday that shelling of a Palestinian refugee camp in the capital, Damascus, Thursday killed at least 21 people. The Observatory did […]
Clinton Urges Sudan, South Sudan to Settle Issues
Posted August 3rd, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is urging Sudan and South Sudan to resolve bitter disputes that have brought the countries to the brink of war. Clinton spoke to reporters Friday during a brief visit to the southern capital, Juba, where she met with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir. She said Sudan and South Sudan […]
Afghan Forces Thwart Attack on Kabul
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
Authorities say security forces have thwarted a major attack on the Afghan capital, after killing five insurgents in an early morning gunbattle. Intelligence agency spokesman Latifullah Mashal said Afghan forces Thursday raided a compound in eastern Kabul, where the insurgents linked to the militant Haqqani network had gathered to prepare for an attack. He said […]
Egypt Swearing In New Cabinet With Mubarak Holdovers
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil has defended his selections for the new 35-minister Cabinet, which includes key positions for holdovers from former President Hosni Mubarak’s era. The prime minister told a news conference Thursday he chose ministers based on competence. State-run television says he also called for unity and urged Egyptians to work together for […]
Top US Commander Sees ‘Progress’ in US-Pakistan Relations
Posted August 2nd, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan discussed border coordination with Pakistan’s army chief Thursday during his first visit to Pakistan since it ended its seven-month blockade of NATO supplies. A joint statement released after the meeting quoted General John Allen as saying he is pleased with the “upward spiral” in the U.S.-Pakistan […]
