The outgoing commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, General David Petraeus, saluted soldiers on his last Fourth of July in uniform before becoming the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency. During a re-enlistment ceremony in Kandahar Monday, Petraeus told the soldiers on America’s 235th birthday, their action was the most meaningful display […]
Petraeus: Much More Work Needed in Afghanistan
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Thai Prime Minister Concedes Defeat
Posted July 3rd, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
Thailand’s prime minister has conceded defeat in Sunday’s general election, won by an opposition party allied to ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Abhisit Vejjajiva Sunday congratulated his opponent Yingluck Shinawatra, the younger sister of former prime minister Thaksin and leader of the Pheu Thai party. She is set to become Thailand’s first female prime minister. […]
Moroccans Overwhelmingly Approve New Constitution
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 7:55 pm (UTC-5)
Moroccans have overwhelmingly approved the constitutional reforms that King Mohammed VI says will bring democratic reform to his country. Moroccan officials said 98 percent of voters voted Friday to approve the new constitution, with a stunning 72 percent of the 13 million registered voters casting a ballot. King Mohammed announced his proposed reforms last month. […]
Strauss-Kahn Released from House Arrest, Charges Still Stand
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been released from house arrest, after prosecutors raised questions about the credibility of the hotel maid accusing him of sexual assault. Strauss-Kahn left a New York courthouse Friday, after a judge agreed to return his bail and revoke pre-trial restrictions on his movements. He is free to […]
14 Killed as Syrian Protests Spread
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 6:10 pm (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian forces killed at least 14 people in clashes with protesters Friday as tens of thousands took to the streets nationwide against President Bashar al-Assad. Protesters gathered Friday near the Turkish border, as well as in central Syria and areas of the capital, Damascus. Rights groups say more than 1,400 people have been […]
US Stocks Rise
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. stock market indexes rose in Friday’s midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent while the NASDAQ gained 1.3 percent. European stock markets were higher at the close of trading. London’s Financial Times 100 index rose seven-tenths of a percent to end at 5,990. The CAC-40 in Paris […]
British Royal Couple on First Overseas Tour
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 7:10 pm (UTC-5)
Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Catherine, are in the Canadian capital for their first overseas tour as a married couple. The royal couple arrived in Ottawa Thursday and attended a wreath-laying ceremony at a war memorial. Their presence sparked screams of delight from thousands of onlookers. They later attended a welcoming ceremony at Rideau […]
Greek Parliament Approves Details of Austerity Plan
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
The Greek parliament has approved the details of its new austerity plan, clearing the way for release of more international aid for the debt-ridden government. Lawmakers in Athens on Thursday voted for the specific measures proposed by Prime Minister George Papandreou in his $40 billion plan to raise taxes, cut spending and sell state-owned assets. […]
French Journalists Kidnapped in Afghanistan Return Home
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Two French journalists held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan for 18 months have returned to France after being freed by their captors. France-3 television videographer Stephane Taponier and reporter Herve Ghesquiere were greeted by relatives and French President Nicolas Sarkozy when they arrived Thursday at a military airport near Paris. Looking healthy and jubilant, […]
US Stocks Rise
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. stock market indexes rose in Thursday’s midday trading, as progress on the Greek debt issue encouraged investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.2 percent, the S&P 500 rose one percent and the NASDAQ gained 1.2 percent. European stock markets were higher at the close of trading. London’s Financial Times 100 index gained 1.5 […]
