Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States is increasing its efforts to help Syrian rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad. Clinton gave no details, but she said Tuesday that the U.S. is giving such non-lethal aid as medical and communications support. She said Washington is working outside of the U.N. Security Council, […]
Clinton: US Increasing Help for Syrian Rebels
Posted July 24th, 2012 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Ghana’s VP Sworn In as President Following John Atta Mills’ Death
Posted July 24th, 2012 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Ghana’s vice president took the presidential oath of office Tuesday, hours after officials announced the sudden death of President John Atta Mills. John Dramani Mahama takes over the remaining term of Mr. Mills, who died earlier in the day at a military hospital in the capital, Accra. Mr. Mills was 68. The president’s office said […]
World Stock Markets Plunge on Spain Debt Fears
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
World stock markets are plunging on new fears that Spain could need an international bailout. Spain’s borrowing costs topped 7.5 percent, and stock indexes in Asia, Europe and New York all fell sharply. Some exchanges were down 2 percent or more. Europe already has agreed to grant Spain a rescue packet of up to $122 […]
Obama Warns Syria Not to Use Chemical Weapons
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is warning Syria against using chemical weapons, saying that would be a “tragic mistake.” Mr. Obama told a veterans convention in Reno, Nevada Monday that the world is watching Syria. He said President Bashar al-Assad would be held accountable if his nation used poison gas and other deadly chemicals. A Syrian […]
Colorado Massacre Suspect Makes Court Appearance
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
A judge in Colorado has ordered movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes to remain in jail until his next court appearance when he likely will be formally charged. Prosecutors said Monday they are considering pursuing the death penalty for Holmes, who allegedly killed 12 people and wounded 58 others at a midnight screening Friday of […]
Attacks Kill 103 Across Iraq
Posted July 23rd, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say a wave of bombings and shootings has killed at least 103 people and wounded nearly 200 others in one of the deadliest attacks in Iraq this year. The worst attack was in Taji, 20 kilometers north of Baghdad, where nearly 40 people were killed and scores more wounded. A series of explosions […]
Activists: Syrian Helicopters Strike Damascus, Rebels Attack Aleppo
Posted July 22nd, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say security forces have attacked rebels in the capital Damascus with helicopters and tanks, while rebels launched an offensive against the government in the northern city of Aleppo. The activists say government troops used helicopter gunships and tank fire to try to drive rebels out of the Damascus neighborhoods of Barzeh and Mazzeh. […]
US: 12 Killed, 38 Wounded in Shooting at Batman Movie
Posted July 20th, 2012 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
Police in the U.S. state of Colorado say 12 people were shot to death and at least 38 wounded in a shooting at a movie theater in a suburb of Denver. Authorities say the midnight premier of “The Dark Knight Rises,” the latest Batman movie, had just begun Friday at the Century 16 theater in […]
Rice: UN Security Council ‘Utterly Failed’ Syria
Posted July 19th, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says the United Nations Security Council has “utterly failed” after Russia and China vetoed a resolution threatening Syria with sanctions if it does not halt the violence. Ambassador Susan Rice called the vetoes dangerous and deplorable. She said the Council’s failure to act is a recipe for more violence, terrorism, and a […]
Ethiopia’s PM Meles on ‘Sick Leave’
Posted July 19th, 2012 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
Ethiopia says Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is taking “sick leave” but will remain in power while he deals with an unspecified illness. Government spokesman Bereket Simon briefed reporters in Addis Ababa Thursday, following media reports that the Ethiopian leader was critically ill at Saint Luc Hospital in Brussels, Belgium. Bereket specifically denied reports on Ethiopian […]
