Syrian activists say violence nationwide killed 17 people Friday as international envoy Kofi Annan called for additional pressure on the Syrian government as he met with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington. Speaking tersely while standing next to Clinton, Mr. Annan said the two diplomats will discuss how to move his stalled peace […]
Annan Meets Clinton, Syria Violence Kills 17
Posted June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Germany’s Merkel Calls for European ‘Political Union’
Posted June 7th, 2012 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe needs to move beyond its common euro currency to create a “political union” in order to resolve the continent’s governmental debt crisis. The German leader says individual governments in the 17-nation eurozone gradually need to cede powers to European control, a contentious proposition on the continent. She told German […]
Panetta Calls for Closer Security Ties with India
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Wednesday wrapped up his two-day visit to New Delhi with a call for closer defense ties with India as the new U.S. defense strategy is being developed for the 21st century. Panetta also said the two sides need to overcome “often deep” differences with Pakistan to ensure peace and […]
Syrian Troops Kill 7 in Coastal Area
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say pro-government militia and security forces have killed at least 78 people, including women and children, in the central province of Hama. They said some of those killed in the village of al-Kubeir Wednesday were stabbed to death. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said ‘shabiha’ militiamen armed with guns and knives […]
Suicide Bombings Kill 22 in Southern Afghanistan
Posted June 6th, 2012 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in southern Afghanistan say suicide bombers have killed at least 22 civilians near a NATO air base. Authorities say two bombers struck a parking area packed with truck drivers and others waiting to get into the facility in Kandahar province Wednesday. One attacker on a motorcycle set off the first blast, and as people […]
Wisconsin Voters Deciding Whether to Remove Governor
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
Residents in Wisconsin have voted in a recall election that could force the state’s Republican governor out of office. Exit polls indicate that the outcome could be very close. Governor Scott Walker is fighting to keep Milwaukee’s Democrat Mayor Tom Barrett from taking his job. Walker defeated Barrett in the 2010 general election. Shortly after […]
Russia, China Pledge to Boost Ties on Trade, Foreign Policy, Military
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Russia and China have pledged to give priority to development of bilateral ties and to oppose foreign intervention in Syria. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China Tuesday for a three-day visit expected to focus on the Middle East, energy cooperation and regional trade policy. Mr. Putin, who is making his first trip to Asia […]
US Wants India to Play Greater Role in Afghanistan
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will encourage India to take a more active role in Afghanistan, as he meets with officials to discuss regional security and defense relations. Panetta arrived Tuesday in New Delhi for two days of talks with Indian officials. U.S. defense officials say there is a risk that “the tensions […]
US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills Al-Qaida No. 2
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say a drone strike in northwestern Pakistan has killed al-Qaida’s second in command, Abu Yahya al-Libi, dealing what is said to be a major blow to the terror group. Tuesday’s confirmation of al-Libi’s death came a day after missiles from a U.S. drone hit a vehicle and compound in the North Waziristan tribal […]
Japan Finance Chief: Europe Pledges ‘Speedy’ Debt Action
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Japan’s finance chief says his European counterparts have pledged to take quick action to quell the deepening debt crisis in the 17-nation euro currency union. Financial officials from the Group of Seven world-leading economies conferred in a special conference call Tuesday about the plight of debt-ridden eurozone nations. Afterwards, Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi told […]
