U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says if major powers resume talks with Iran about its nuclear program, the discussion would have to be a “sustained effort that can produce results.” Speaking at the State Department Friday with European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, Clinton said the U.S., EU and their partner countries are […]
Clinton: Resuming Iran Talks Would Require ‘Sustained Effort’
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
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Syrian Troops Shell Central City Following UN Condemnation
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian troops are shelling rebel-held areas in the central city of Homs, just one day after the U.N. General Assembly condemned the regime for violating human rights in its crackdown. The activists said tank fire and artillery shelling Friday hit four neighborhoods in the central city which has spearheaded the 11-month uprising against […]
Libyans Mark First Anniversary of Revolution
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
Libyans are celebrating the first anniversary of the revolution that led to the overthrow of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s 42-year rule. Hundreds of flag-waving people gathered Friday at the main square in the eastern city of Benghazi, the birthplace of the opposition movement. Security officials are on high alert in Benghazi, and roadblocks have been […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks End With Little Progress
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan is warning Afghanistan against having unrealistic expectations in bringing the Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table, as talks on finding a political solution to the Afghan war ended with little progress. Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar told reporters in Islamabad Friday that it would be “preposterous” for Afghanistan to expect Pakistan to deliver […]
Libyans Mark First Anniversary of Revolution
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
Libyans are celebrating the first anniversary of the revolution that led to the overthrow of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s 42-year rule. Hundreds of flag-waving people gathered Friday at the main square in the eastern city of Benghazi, the birthplace of the opposition movement. Security officials are on high alert in Benghazi, and roadblocks have been […]
Robbers Steal Olympic Artifacts from Greek Museum
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Greek police say armed robbers stole at least 60 ancient artifacts from a museum in Olympia early Friday. Police say the thieves overpowered a museum guard Friday and seized valuable bronze and pottery artifacts from the museum. Authorities are have not attached a dollar value to the theft. A search continues for the robbers. Ancient […]
German President Announces Resignation
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
German President Christian Wulff has resigned amid allegations he accepted favors during his time in a previous political post. The announcement comes a day after prosecutors requested Mr. Wulff’s immunity be lifted so they could investigate whether he abused his position as governor of the state of Lower Saxony. Wulff faces multiple allegations including allowing […]
Chinese VP Concludes US Visit Friday in Los Angeles
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping will conclude his four-day visit to United States Friday with a series of events in Los Angeles. The Chinese leader-in-waiting will begin the day with a speech at the China-U.S. Economic Trade Forum, accompanied by U.S. counterpart Joe Biden, Xi’s formal host during his visit. The two men will later […]
Syrian Troops Shell Central City Following UNGA Condemnation
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian troops are heavily shelling rebel-held areas in the central city of Homs, just one day after the U.N. General Assembly condemned the regime for violating human rights in its crackdown. The activists said tank fire and artillery shelling hit four neighborhoods in the central protest city Friday which has spearheaded the 11-month […]
Libyans Mark First Anniversary of Revolution
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
People in Libya are celebrating the first anniversary of the revolution that topped the regime of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Spontaneous celebrations began in cities and towns across the country late Thursday. In the eastern city of Benghazi, security officials were on high alert as hundreds of people cheered and waved flags outside the city’s […]
