Rescue workers on the stricken Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia say they have made voice contact with a third survivor. A rescue spokesman said Sunday workers have not yet been able to remove the person from the overturned cruise ship. Late Saturday, a South Korean couple on their honeymoon was rescued from their cabin. At […]
Third Survivor Located on Sunk Italian Ship
Posted January 15th, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
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Two Survivors Rescued from Sunk Italian Cruiser
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Firefighters have reached two survivors trapped in a cabin on the stricken Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia in the Tiranian Sea. The firefighters had made voice contact with the couple Saturday and found them in a cabin. At least three people were killed when the ship ran aground Friday evening off the northern Italian coast […]
53 Dead in Attack on Iraqi Shi’ites
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 7:15 pm (UTC-5)
An Iraqi suicide bomber handing out food and pastries blew himself up outside the mainly Shi’ite port city of Basra Saturday, killing at least 53 people and wounding 137 others. Local authorities said the blast targeted Shi’ite worshippers taking part in a major religious commemoration, Arbaeen. It marks the 40th day since the slaying anniversary […]
53 Dead in Attack on Iraqi Shi’ites
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
An Iraqi suicide bomber handing out food and pastries blew himself up outside the mainly Shi’ite port city of Basra Saturday, killing at least 53 people and wounding 137 others. Local authorities said the blast targeted Shi’ite worshippers taking part in a major religious celebration, Arbaeen , which commemorates the slaying of Imam Hussein, one […]
Taiwan’s Ma Promises Smoother Ties With China In Second Term
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou says his second-term election victory will allow for smoother ties with mainland China. The incumbent president claimed victory in Saturday’s vote, telling throngs of supporters gathered at his election headquarters, “We have won.” His rival, opposition leader Tsai Ing-wen conceded defeat and apologized to her Democratic Progressive Party members. President Ma […]
Militants Kill 4 in Pakistan’s NW
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
A group of heavily armed militants dressed in police uniforms stormed a police station in northwest Pakistan Saturday, triggering a gun battle with security forces that killed four people. Local authorities said the gunmen and suicide bombers hurled grenades into the police chief’s office in Dera Ismail Khan town, near the lawless South Waziristan tribal […]
Croats Protest Against Joining EU
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 4:00 pm (UTC-5)
More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, Saturday to demonstrate against joining the European Union. Nationalist leaning protesters and war veterans gathered at Zagreb’s main square, carrying banners with messages such as “I love Croatia – No to EU.” One protester, a war veteran, said Croats have spilled too much blood fighting for […]
China’s PM Visits Nepal on Way to Middle East
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
China on Saturday agreed to provide Nepal with more than $120 million in economic development aid and to support Kathmandu’s fragile peace process. During his brief visit to Nepal, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with his Nepalese counterpart, Baburam Bhattarai, and oversaw the signing of several agreements. He also promised money for infrastructure projects to […]
Taiwan’s Ma Re-Elected, Promises ‘More Peaceful’ Relations With China
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Supporters of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou are celebrating in the capital of Taipei and across the island. The incumbent president claimed victory in Saturday’s vote, telling throngs of supporters gathered at his election headquarters, “We have won,” after edging out opposition leader Tsai Ing-wen. President Ma also told supporters there will be smoother ties with […]
Taiwan’s Ma Re-Elected, Promises ‘More Peaceful’ Relations With China
Posted January 14th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Supporters of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou are celebrating in in the capital of Taipei and across the island. The incumbent president claimed victory in Saturday’s vote, telling the throngs of supporters gathered at his election headquarters, “We have won,” after edging out opposition leader Tsai Ing-wen. President Ma also told supporters there will be smoother […]
