Rescuers in the Philippines are searching for survivors and rushing emergency aid to a quarter million people displaced after a powerful typhoon swept across the south, killing nearly 400 people. Stunned survivors searched for missing family members Thursday among rows of mud-stained bodies, while others rummaged through the remains of their houses that were destroyed […]
Philippines Typhoon Death Toll Approaches 400
Posted December 6th, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
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Ex-Thai PM Charged With Murder Over Crackdown on ‘Red Shirts’
Posted December 6th, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will face murder charges related to a military crackdown against protesters at a 2010 “Red Shirt” opposition rally. The decision to charge Mr. Abhisit along with ex-Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban represents the first charges against government officials for the clashes that left more than 90 people dead. Tarit […]
Death Toll from Philippines Typhoon Passes 300
Posted December 6th, 2012 at 1:40 am (UTC-5)
Rescuers are searching for survivors and rushing emergency aid to thousands left homeless in the southern Philippines after a powerful typhoon killed at least 325 people and left hundreds missing. Stunned survivors searched for missing family members among rows of mud-stained bodies, while others rummaged through the remains of their houses that were destroyed by […]
Egyptian Protesters Clash Outside Presidential Palace
Posted December 5th, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Opponents and supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi clashed near the presidential palace Wednesday. Large crowds of supporters of Mr. Morsi converged on the palace as the day wore on, until they eventually outnumbered opponents. Edward Yeranian in Cairo reports that witnesses say the president’s supporters battled opponents and tore down their tents and forced […]
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Calls for Pro-Morsi Rally
Posted December 5th, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has called for a support rally for Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, as anti-Morsi demonstrators remained camped out at Cairo’s Tahrir Square and in front of the presidential palace. The Islamist group called for the demonstration later Wednesday outside of the presidential palace. They said the rally was called because opposition protesters were […]
Egyptian Protesters Camp out at Presidential Palace
Posted December 5th, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Egyptian protesters are camped out at Cairo’s Tahrir Square and in front of the presidential palace to urge President Mohamed Morsi to step down. Some of the protesters Wednesday have vowed not to leave until Mr. Morsi abolishes a decree he issued last month granting him sweeping powers that place him above review from the […]
Despite Warnings, N.Korea Prepares Launch Site
Posted December 4th, 2012 at 4:45 pm (UTC-5)
North Korea appears to be moving ahead with preparations to launch a long-range rocket, despite international condemnation. South Korean media quoted government officials saying Tuesday that North Korea is preparing the second and third stages of its launch vehicle at the Tongchang-ri facility. Pyongyang says it plans to launch the three-stage rocket between December 10 […]
Thousands in Serbia Protest Against UN Court Rulings
Posted December 4th, 2012 at 3:45 pm (UTC-5)
Thousands of Serbian students gathered in the capital, Belgrade, to protest a U.N. court’s recent acquittal of a former Kosovo prime minister and two Croatian generals for war crimes. More than 2,000 students gathered outside of parliament Tuesday carrying signs and waving flags while calling on lawmakers to adopt a resolution condemning The Hague’s ruling. […]
Protesters in Belfast Riot Over Flag Vote
Posted December 4th, 2012 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of protesters rioted in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast following a vote by councilors to remove the British flag from city hall for most of the year. Fifteen police officers were injured Monday night as demonstrators threw bottles and bricks at officers during an attempt to force their way into the building. Two […]
International Olympic Committee Suspends India
Posted December 4th, 2012 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
The International Olympic Committee has suspended India, citing concerns about the election of tainted officials to the national committee. Sources close to the IOC said it is expected to announce its official decision later Tuesday during a meeting at the world body’s headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The ban means the Indian Olympic Association will no […]
