Against a backdrop of tense territorial disputes, top government officials and security experts gathered Wednesday in Manila for the opening of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ annual maritime conference. Though the annual meeting is to focus on protecting water resources and securing regional trade routes, it comes at a sensitive time when four ASEAN […]
Amid Maritime Disputes, ASEAN Officials Meet in Manila
Posted October 3rd, 2012 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
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Bombs Hit Main Square in Syria’s Aleppo
Posted October 3rd, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Three bombings in a government-controlled section of Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, have killed at least 27 people and wounded more than 70 others. The blasts Wednesday hit a main square near a military officers’ club in the city, which has seen increased fighting in recent days between government forces and rebels opposed to President Bashar […]
Pope’s Butler Speaks in Court of Betrayal
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
The former butler for Pope Benedict says he feels guilty for “having betrayed the trust of the Holy Father.” Paolo Gabriele, a 46-year-old father of three, appeared in a Vatican courtroom Tuesday on charges of aggravated theft for allegedly stealing some of the pontiff’s personal papers. Gabriele took the stand in his own defense and […]
Saakashvili’s Party Concedes Defeat, Georgia Set for Transition
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
Georgia is heading into a political transition after the opposition defeated the ruling party of President Mikheil Saakashvili in Monday’s parliamentary election. President Saakashvili conceded defeat Tuesday to the Georgian Dream coalition led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili. Mr. Saakashvili pledged in a televised statement to help the opposition form a new government. He will remain […]
Obama, Romney Make Final Debate Preparations
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney are spending Tuesday preparing for their first nationally televised debate of the 2012 presidential race. After several days of practice in his home state of Massachusetts, Mr. Romney arrived Monday in Denver, Colorado, the site of Wednesday’s debate. The former governor told cheering supporters the […]
Obama, Romney Make Final Debate Preparations
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney are spending Tuesday preparing for their first nationally televised debate of the 2012 presidential race. After several days of practice in his home state of Massachusetts, Mr. Romney arrived Monday in Denver, Colorado, the site of Wednesday’s debate. The former governor told cheering supporters the […]
7 Crew Arrested in Fatal Hong Kong Ferry Crash
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Hong Kong police have arrested seven crew members from two passenger boats that collided in the city’s Victoria Harbor, killing 38 passengers. Police officials say the crew members were detained on suspicion of endangering the lives of the passengers, but gave few other details on Hong Kong’s worst maritime accident in decades. More than 100 […]
Greek Leaders Meet Again with Lenders
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Greece and its international lenders staged a new round of talks Tuesday over deeply unpopular austerity measures the creditors are demanding that the Athens government impose before they will agree to hand the country more bailout money. One government negotiator said the lenders were questioning the effectiveness of the government’s $17 billion plan. Athens needs […]
Obama, Romney Make Final Debate Preparations
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are spending Tuesday preparing for their first nationally televised debate of the 2012 presidential race. After several days of preparation in his home state of Massachusetts, Mr. Romney arrived Monday in Denver, Colorado, the site of Wednesday’s debate. The former governor told cheering supporters the debate […]
Six Crew Arrested in Fatal Hong Kong Ferry Crash
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Hong Kong police have arrested six crew from two passenger boats that collided in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, as rescuers continue searching for survivors of the accident that left at least 37 people dead. Police officials said at a news conference Tuesday the crew members are being investigated for “endangering people’s lives at sea,” but […]
