The U.N. chief nuclear inspector says a two-day visit to Iran has ended with his team unable to visit a key military site and without an agreement with Tehran on the way forward. The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Herman Nackaerts spoke Wednesday in Vienna after returning from what the IAEA called “disappointing” talks with Iranian […]
IAEA Visit Ends Without Access to Iranian Military Site
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
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Syria Shelling Kills 2 Western Journalists
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Shelling in the besieged Syrian city of Homs has killed two Western journalists, while rights activists and Damascus ally Russia are supporting calls for humanitarian assistance. Marie Colvin, an American working for Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper, and French photographer Remi Ochlik died Wednesday in shelling that activists say killed at least 13 other people and […]
Tibetans Play Down New Year Celebrations Amid Increased Security
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
Tibetans in northwest China observed the beginning of the traditional new year Wednesday with subdued ceremonies, following a series of self-immolations and protests against Chinese rule. The Chinese government has tightened security and cut off communication with some of the restive areas in hopes of preventing an outbreak of protests at the new year. The […]
IAEA Visit Ends Without Access to Iranian Military Site
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
The U.N. chief nuclear inspector says a two-day visit to Iran has ended with his team unable to visit a key military site and without an agreement with Tehran on the way forward. The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Herman Nackaerts spoke Wednesday in Vienna after returning from what the IAEA called “disappointing” talks with Iranian […]
New Zealand Marks Anniversary of Devastating Earthquake
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of New Zealanders took part in an emotional ceremony Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of a powerful earthquake that left 185 people dead in downtown Christchurch. The names of the victims were read in the city’s North Hagley Park before tearful mourners observed two minutes of silence at the exact moment when the […]
Afghans Protest for Second Day Over Quran Burning
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Afghans clashed with police and security forces for a second day of angry protests aimed at NATO troops who improperly disposed of copies of the Quran. Several hundred protesters threw stones at police and shouted “Death to America” during a demonstration Wednesday outside Kabul, while another demonstration was held in a different part […]
Greek PM: Much Work Before New Bailout
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos says the country has a lot of work to do before getting the new $172-billion bailout from the European Union and International Monetary Fund. The Greek parliament has agreed in principle to the package of spending and job cuts as demanded by the EU and IMF. The lawmakers must now […]
Afghans Protest for Second Day Over Quran Burning
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Afghans clashed with police and security forces for a second day of angry protests aimed at NATO troops who improperly disposed of copies of the Quran. Several hundred protesters threw stones at police and shouted “Death to America” during a demonstration Wednesday outside Kabul while another demonstration was held in a different part […]
Apple Allows Rare Look Inside Chinese Factories
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 2:20 am (UTC-5)
Technology giant Apple has offered a rare look inside massive Chinese factories where some of the world’s most popular electronic products are made, following news reports that workers there face harsh labor conditions. ABC’s Nightline program visited the Chengdu facilities of Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that assembles most of Apple’s products. Several reports last month […]
Indonesian Police Forces End Bali Prison Takeover
Posted February 22nd, 2012 at 1:10 am (UTC-5)
Indonesian security forces have regained control of a prison on the resort island of Bali several hours after rioting prisoners seized control of the facility. Heavily armed soldiers and riot police stormed the Kerobokan prison early Wednesday and quickly ended the takeover. Authorities say three prisoners were shot and wounded by rubber bullets during the […]
