Afghan authorities have launched a manhunt for an Afghan intelligence official suspected of killing two U.S. officers at close range inside a heavily guarded command center at the Interior Ministry in Kabul Saturday. The authorities on Sunday identified the shooter as Abdul Saboor, a 25-year-old intelligence officer, who had studied in Pakistan. The two U.S. […]
Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings, Calls for Calm
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
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Syrians Vote on New Constitution as Death Toll Mounts
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
At least 31 Syrian civilians and soldiers were killed in more violence Sunday while voters were casting ballots for a new constitution that the Syrian opposition and Western governments call a farce. The constitution would create a multi-party system in Syria, which has been governed solely by the Baath Party since 1963. But even if […]
Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings, Calls for Calm
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 5:10 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan authorities are hunting for an Afghan intelligence official suspected of killing two U.S. officers at close range inside a heavily guarded command center at the Interior Ministry in Kabul Saturday. Officials have identified the shooter as Abdul Saboor, a 25-year-old intelligence officer, who had studied in Pakistan. The two U.S. military advisers were found […]
Trial of Democracy Activists Opens in Egypt
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
An Egyptian court has opened the trial of 16 Americans and 27 other employees of foreign non-profit groups charged with illegal political activities and operating without licenses. Judge Mahmoud Mohammed Shoukry presided over a chaotic opening session Sunday, before adjourning the trial until April 26. Television reporters crowded around the judge while an Interior Ministry […]
Demolition of Bin Laden’s Hideout Continues
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan on Sunday continued the demolition of the compound in the northwestern garrison town of Abbottabad where al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden lived for years before being killed by U.S. special forces last May. The demolition, which began late Saturday, continued through the night. Bulldozers were busy tearing down the remnants of the three-story building. […]
Syrians Vote on New Constitution as Death Toll Mounts
Posted February 26th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
At least 31 Syrian civilians and soldiers were killed in widespread clashes Sunday, as voters cast ballots for a new constitution derided by the opposition and many Western powers. The new text would create a multi-party system in Syria, which has been governed solely by the Baath Party since a 1963 coup, but leaves huge […]
NATO Recalls Staff From Afghan Ministries After Shooting
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 10:30 pm (UTC-5)
NATO has recalled all staff working at Afghan government ministries after two U.S. officers were shot dead at close range inside a secure command center at the Interior Ministry in Kabul. NATO said the decision to order the recall came “for obvious force protection reasons.” It said the official account indicated a member of the […]
NATO Recalls Staff from Afghan Ministries After Shooting
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
NATO recalled all staff working at Afghan government ministries Saturday after two U.S. officers were shot dead at close range inside a secure command center at the Interior Ministry in Kabul. NATO said the decision to order the recall came “for obvious force protection reasons.” It said the official account indicated a member of the […]
Mandela Hospitalized for Abdominal Pains
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
Former South African President Nelson Mandela underwent a diagnostic procedure in a Johannesburg hospital Saturday for a “long-standing” abdominal condition. The country’s current president, Jacob Zuma, said in a statement that the 93-year-old anti-apartheid icon was in no danger and is expected to leave the hospital Sunday or Monday. Using Mr. Mandela’s affectionate clan name, […]
Deadly Car Bomb Hits Yemen as New President Sworn In
Posted February 25th, 2012 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
A suicide car bombing killed 26 people outside a presidential palace in southern Yemen Saturday, just hours after longtime vice president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi was sworn in as the country’s new leader. Security officials say the death toll could rise, and at least 20 people were wounded by the explosion in the southern port city […]
