Tuareg rebels in northern Mali proclaimed independence on Friday, and asked for international recognition of their so-called “Azawad” nation. The African Union quickly rejected the rebels’ declaration, dismissing it as “null and of no value whatsoever.” The president of neighboring Niger also rejected the proclamation. In an interview Friday with VOA , Mahamadou Issoufou said, […]
Countries Dismiss Mali Rebel Claims of Independent Nation
Posted April 6th, 2012 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
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Malawians Still Awaiting Word on President
Posted April 6th, 2012 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
MULUZI ACT PART 1, PART 2 in Dalet House Shared Friday VIDEO: WEB: TYPE: CN )) Malawians are still waiting for official word about President Bingu wa Mutharika, amid multiple reports that the president has died. Mr. Mutharika was rushed to a hospital in the capital, Lilongwe, on Thursday after falling ill at his home. […]
Suicide Bomber Kills Afghan Peace Envoy
Posted April 6th, 2012 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Authorities in eastern Afghanistan say a suicide bomber has killed the head of a provincial peace council and his son. The peace envoy was on his way home from Friday prayers in Kunar province at the time of the attack. Their bodyguard was wounded. The peace council works to bring Taliban fighters to the negotiating […]
Ailing Malawian President To Be Transported to South African Hospital
Posted April 5th, 2012 at 11:25 pm (UTC-5)
Malawi state media say President Bingu wa Mutharika was to be taken to South Africa for additional treatment after collapsing. He was rushed to a hospital in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, after becoming ill on Thursday. The government has not disclosed the nature of the illness, but diplomatic sources say the 78-year-old leader was suffering from […]
Russian Arms Dealer Gets 25 Years in Prison
Posted April 5th, 2012 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. judge has sentenced Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges for attempting to sell missiles to Colombian rebels. Bout, who prosecutors dubbed the “Merchant of Death,” shouted during the sentencing hearing that charges against him were a lie. He called himself a legitimate businessman. His lawyer says […]
UN Monitors Head to Syria as Violence Continues
Posted April 4th, 2012 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
; APTN feed below (shotlist in asset manager) WEB: TYPE: OCN )) United Nations monitors are headed to Syria in a mission aimed at decreasing violence in the country. Their arrival comes as Syrian forces are launching fresh daily attacks in several rebellious regions, despite President Bashar al-Assad agreement to an April 10 cease-fire brokered […]
Mogadishu Blast Kills Sports Chiefs; Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility
Posted April 4th, 2012 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
Militant group al-Shabab says it was behind a suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital Wednesday that killed at least eight people, including the country’s football and Olympic chiefs. The attack occurred at the newly-reopened national theater in Mogadishu, which has symbolized Somalia’s push to restore security and stability after more than two decades of chaos. Authorities […]
Mogadishu Blast Kills Sports Chiefs; Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility
Posted April 4th, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
Militant group al-Shabab says it was behind a suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital Wednesday that killed at least eight people, including the country’s football and Olympic chiefs. The attack occurred at the newly-reopened national theater in Mogadishu, which has symbolized Somalia’s push to restore security and stability after more than two decades of chaos. Authorities […]
Suicide Bomber Attacks NATO Troops in Afghan Park
Posted April 4th, 2012 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say a suicide bomber has killed at least 13 people, including three NATO troops, in northern Afghanistan. The attacker riding on a motorcycle detonated his explosives Wednesday at a park in the city of Maimanah, the capital of Faryab province. At least 26 people were wounded in the blast. Afghan police earlier said […]
TV: Romney Wins Maryland Republican Primary
Posted April 3rd, 2012 at 8:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. television networks project former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has won the Republican presidential primary election in the eastern state of Maryland. Tuesday’s win brings him another step closer to winning enough delegates to become the Republican Party’s choice to take on President Barack Obama in the November general election. Romney is also hoping for […]
