U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Dili, the capital of East Timor — her latest stop on a six-nation Asia-Pacific tour. Clinton is the first U.S. secretary of state ever to officially travel to Dili. She arrived there after talks Wednesday in Beijing with Chinese President Hu Jintao, where they discussed ways to […]
Hillary Clinton in East Timor After Talks with Chinese President
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Gadhafi’s Ex-Spy Chief Back in Libya
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 5:20 pm (UTC-5)
Libyans are rejoicing now that the spy chief for ex-leader Moammar Gadhafi has been returned to stand trial. Libya confirmed Wednesday Abdullah al-Senussi was extradited from Mauritania, where he had been hoping to hide. Prime Minister Abdurrahim el-Keib told reporters in Tripoli al-Senussi will get a fair trial, accusing him of depriving many Libyans of […]
US, China Discuss Political, Economic Ties
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 5:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton explored ways to strengthen U.S. economic and political ties with China at a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday in Beijing. She said both sides have been able to explore areas of agreement and disagreement in an open manner. President Hu expressed hope that the United States […]
Obama Arrives for Democratic Convention
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 4:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is in Charlotte, North Carolina for the Democratic National Convention, a gathering of his staunchest supporters he hopes will propel him to re-election to a second term in the White House. Mr. Obama arrived in the southern state Wednesday afternoon. Hours earlier, party officials looked at Thursday’s weather forecast and decided […]
At Least 52 Killed in Fire at Indian Factory
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
An explosion at a fireworks factory in southern India has triggered a massive blaze that killed at least 52 people. Officials say Wednesday’s blast swept through a fireworks plant on the outskirts of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu state. Another 50 people were injured. Local media reported that about 300 people were working in the factory […]
Weather Threat Prompts Democrats to Move Obama Speech
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
Officials at the Democratic National Convention have decided to move President Barack Obama’s acceptance speech indoors because of the threat of severe weather, a problem that plagued Republicans at their convention last week. Convention organizers said that Mr. Obama’s Thursday acceptance speech would take place at the indoor Time Warner Cable Arena because of the […]
Popular Ex-President Takes Center Stage at Democratic Convention
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will take the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wednesday, adding more high-profile support for President Barack Obama’s re-election. Mr. Clinton, the 42nd American president, will formally place the 44th president’s name up for nomination during a nationally televised address. The relationship between the two Democrats […]
Reports: Japan to Buy Disputed East China Sea Islands
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Japan’s government has agreed to buy a group of East China Sea islands at the center of a heated territorial dispute with China. Japanese media reported Wednesday that the central government will pay private Japanese landowners $26 million for the three main islands in the chain, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. […]
Clinton Renews Call for Code of Conduct Between China, ASEAN
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has renewed her call for China to agree on a code of conduct for managing territorial disputes in the South China Sea. At a Wednesday news conference in Beijing, Clinton told reporters it is in “everyone’s interest” for China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to agree on […]
Reports: Japan to Buy Disputed East China Sea Islands
Posted September 5th, 2012 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
Japan’s government has agreed to buy a group of East China Sea islands at the center of a heated territorial dispute with China. Japanese media reported Wednesday that the central government will pay private Japanese landowners $26 million for the three main islands in the chain, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. […]
