French police have extended by 24 hours the detention of a group of terrorist suspects, after finding bomb-making materials in an enclosed parking lot in a Paris suburb. Paris prosecutor Francois Molins told reporters Wednesday that the detention of 12 suspected radical Islamists was extended after what he called “particularly significant developments” in the investigation. […]
French Police Extend Detention for Terrorist Suspects
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
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Russian Court Releases One of Three Pussy Riot Members
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
A Russian appeals court has freed one of the members of the all-female punk band Pussy Riot, but has upheld a jail sentence for two others for an unsanctioned protest at a Moscow cathedral. The judge at the Moscow city court issued a suspended sentence for Yekaterina Samutsevich, saying she was thrown out of the […]
US Official Vows to Stop Insider Attacks in Afghanistan
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says effective action is being taken to stop “insider” attacks on NATO soldiers that have undermined trust between coalition and Afghan forces. Panetta told NATO defense ministers in Brussels whatever the motives behind the attacks, the enemy is using them to “drive a wedge” between Afghan and coalition partners. The […]
Turkish Military Chief Warns Against Further Syrian Shelling
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
The head of Turkey’s armed forces says the military will respond with greater force if shelling from Syria continues to spill across the border. General Necdet Ozel gave the warning Wednesday during a visit to the Turkish border village of Akcakale, where cross-border shelling killed five people last week. Turkey responded with six days of […]
US Official Vows to Stop Insider Attacks in Afghanistan
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says effective action is being taken to stop “insider” attacks on NATO soldiers that have undermined trust between coalition and Afghan forces. Panetta told NATO defense ministers in Brussels whatever the motives behind the attacks, the enemy is using them to “drive a wedge” between Afghan and coalition partners. The […]
Turkish Military Chief Warns Against Further Syrian Shelling
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
The head of Turkey’s armed forces says the military will respond with greater force if shelling from Syria continues to spill across the border. General Necdet Ozel gave the warning Wednesday during a visit to the Turkish border village of Akcakale, where cross-border shelling killed five people last week. Turkey responded with six days of […]
Romney Campaigns in Ohio as White House Race Tightens
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will spend another day in the crucial swing state of Ohio Wednesday, as he continues to inch closer to President Barack Obama in public opinion polls. Recent nationwide polls show the former Massachusetts governor essentially tied with the president with less than a month remaining before the November 6 […]
Russian Court Releases One of Three Pussy Riot Members
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
A Russian appeals court has freed one of the members of the all-female punk band Pussy Riot, but has upheld a jail sentence for two others for an unsanctioned protest at a Moscow cathedral. The judge at the Moscow city court issued a suspended sentence for Yekaterina Samutsevich, saying she was thrown out of the […]
Gillard Defends Passionate Parliamentary Speech on Sexism
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is defending a passionate speech before parliament in which she slammed an opposition leader for having what she said are sexist and misogynist views. Ms. Gillard, Australia’s first female prime minister, on Tuesday unleashed a blistering, 15-minute attack on Tony Abbott, accusing him of having a “repulsive double standard” on […]
French Police Find Bomb Making Materials
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
French police have found bomb making materials and weapons as part of an investigation into a suspected terrorist cell. 3342654 Paris prosecutor Francois Molins told reporters Wednesday that police recovered several items, including potassium nitrate, sulfur, saltpeter, pressure cookers and headlight bulbs – all products and instruments that are useful for the manufacture of what […]
