Syrian activists say heavy shelling has resumed in the protest hub of Homs, a day after nearly 100 civilians were killed across the country in a crackdown on a popular uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. Activists said the bombardment Tuesday was focused on the Baba Amr district. It marks the fourth day of a government […]
Syrian Activists Say Shelling Resumes in Homs
Posted February 7th, 2012 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
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Maldives: Mutinous Police Take Over State TV
Posted February 7th, 2012 at 2:50 am (UTC-5)
Residents in the Maldives say mutinous police have taken over state television facilities and are broadcasting opposition calls for President Mohamed Nasheed to step down. An ongoing constitutional crisis escalated Tuesday when about three dozen police officers joined an opposition rally and attacked another nearby demonstration led by members of the ruling party. Security forces […]
Rescuers Search for Survivors of Philippine Earthquake
Posted February 7th, 2012 at 1:20 am (UTC-5)
Rescuers in the Philippines continued to search Tuesday for dozens of people still missing following an earthquake that triggered devastating landslides and powerful aftershocks. At least 43 people were confirmed killed after the 6.7-magnitude quake struck late Monday morning in a strait just off the heavily populated central Philippine island of Negros. Dozens of people […]
US Closes Syria Embassy as Assad Forces Step Up Homs Assault
Posted February 7th, 2012 at 1:00 am (UTC-5)
The United States closed its embassy in Syria and pulled all remaining diplomats out of the country, as Syrian government forces intensified a rocket and mortar assault on the opposition protest hub of Homs. The State Department says Ambassador Robert Ford and other diplomatic staff left Damascus for the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Monday, leaving […]
US Announces Limited Easing of Sanctions Against Burma
Posted February 7th, 2012 at 12:15 am (UTC-5)
The United States has eased one of its many sanctions against Burma in response to democratic reforms made by the country’s military-backed government. The State Department said late Monday it is lifting opposition to assessments of Burma by international financial institutions. The move will make it easier for the country to secure help from organizations […]
US Closes Syria Embassy as Assad Forces Step Up Homs Assault
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has closed its embassy in Syria and pulled all remaining diplomats out of the country, as Syrian government forces intensified a rocket and mortar assault on the opposition protest hub of Homs. The State Department says Ambassador Robert Ford and other diplomatic staff left Damascus for the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Monday, […]
Greece Minister: Government Jobs Cuts Planned as International Debt Pressure Intensifies
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
A Greek minister says the debt-ridden country has agreed to cut 15,000 jobs from its government workforce, amid growing international pressure to impose more unpopular austerity measures. Public Sector Reform Minister Dimitris Reppas announced the job cuts Monday, but did not provide details. State jobs had so far been protected during the crisis, and unions, […]
Greece to Cut Government Jobs as International Debt Pressure Intensifies
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
Greece has agreed to cut 15,000 jobs from its government workforce amid growing international pressure to quickly complete deals to cut its debt and impose more unpopular austerity measures. The Athens government announced the job cuts Monday, hours after German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy sternly warned it. The German and French […]
US Closes Syria Embassy as Violence Continues
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has closed its embassy in Syria and pulled all remaining diplomats out of the country as Syrian government forces intensified their rocket and mortar assault on the restive city of Homs. The U.S. State Department said Monday that embassy functions have been suspended and that Ambassador Robert Ford and other staff have […]
Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi Can Run For Election
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
Burma’s Election Commission has given opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi official permission to run in upcoming elections. The move is seen as a key step towards the country’s democratic reforms. A spokesman for the Nobel Laureate’s National League for Democracy party said Monday the commission had approved her candidacy. Last month, Aung San Suu […]
