Relentless shelling Wednesday by Syrian forces in the opposition stronghold of Homs and elsewhere has killed at least 74 people, including two Western journalists. The French government identified the two reporters killed in Homs as Marie Colvin, a prominent American war correspondent working for Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper, and French photojournalist Remi Ochlik. Activists said […]
2 Western Journalists Among 74 People Killed in Syria
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Syria Shelling Kills 19, Including 2 Western Journalists
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Relentless Syrian shelling Wednesday in the opposition stronghold of Homs has killed at least 19 people including two Western journalists, as government forces step up attacks. As the crisis escalates, the United Nations said it wants to send its humanitarian chief, Valerie Amos, to Syria to secure access for aid workers seeking to deliver emergency […]
Karzai Appeals for Calm As Quran Protests Turn Deadly
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is appealing for calm after several days of clashes between Afghan security forces and protesters left at least seven people dead across the country. Afghan officials say dozens of people have been injured in protests held in the capital, Kabul, Parwan province and the eastern city of Jalalabad. The demonstrations erupted […]
Iran Defiant as IAEA Talks Break Down
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations inspectors say a visit to Iran aimed at gaining greater access to key nuclear sites and scientists ended in failure, as the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader warned no obstacle would derail his country’s nuclear program. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano said Wednesday Iran rejected a request to inspect the Parchin military […]
Tibetan New Year’s Celebrations Muffled by Chinese Crackdown
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Ethnic Tibetans in western China observed the beginning of the Tibetan New Year Wednesday with subdued ceremonies, following a series of self-immolation protests against Chinese rule. In the weeks leading up to the scheduled festivities, China has clamped down on Tibetan activities, cutting off communication to and from the vast ethnic region and flooding flashpoint […]
7 Killed in Afghan Protests Over Quran Burning
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say at least seven people were killed in clashes between Afghan security forces and demonstrators protesting for a second day against the burning of copies of the Quran at a NATO military base. Officials say dozens of others also were injured at protests held in the capital, Kabul, Parwan province and the eastern […]
Syria Shelling Kills 19, Including 2 Western Journalists
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Relentless Syrian shelling Wednesday in the opposition stronghold of Homs has killed at least 19 people including two Western journalists, as government forces escalated attacks on rebel bases. The French government identified the dead reporters as Marie Colvin, a prominent American war correspondent working for Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper, and French photojournalist Remi Ochlik. Activists […]
Even with Bailout, Greek Credit Downgraded
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
The Fitch financial services company is again downgrading the credit rating of Greece, saying that the debt-ridden country is “highly likely” to default on its financial obligations even after securing a new bailout from its European neighbors. Fitch said Wednesday it has cut Greece two notches , pushing the credit standing for the Athens government […]
Documents Show US Nuclear Agency Struggles During Japanese Nuclear Crisis
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 am (UTC-5)
Documents released by U.S. nuclear regulators shows officials were operating in a “very hectic” environment in the first days of last year’s Japanese nuclear crisis. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency released more than 3,000 pages of transcripts Tuesday showing the agency’s response to the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in March 2011. NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko […]
Afghan Police Fire on Anti-US Rally
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
At least four people were killed when police opened fire on hundreds of angry protesters during a second day of demonstrations aimed at NATO troops who improperly disposed of copies of the Quran. Afghan officials say dozens were injured in the shootings which occurred in the capital, Kabul, Parwan province, and the eastern city of […]
