Violence returned to northern Nigeria on Monday when gunmen believed to members of the Boko Haram Islamist sect attacked a police station in Kano. A local police chief confirmed the attack but provided no further details. Another attack took place Monday in Maiduguri, east of Kano, where a market was hit. There were no reported […]
Northern Nigerian City Witness to Another Attack
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Gunfire Reported at Nigeria Police Station
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
Witnesses in the northern Nigerian city of Kano say they have heard a blast at a police station, followed by gunfire. Police in the region said they had received reports of the violence but did not confirm the attacks. The were no immediate reports of casualties or claims of responsibility. Kano, the second-largest city in […]
Egyptians Call for Early Vote as Clashes Continue
Posted February 5th, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC-5)
Egyptian protesters have clashed with police in Cairo for a fourth straight day, as they demand an accelerated presidential election and early handover of power from the ruling military council to a civilian government. Hundreds of riot police guarding Egypt’s interior ministry fired tear gas, rubber bullets and birdshot Sunday to keep stone-throwing demonstrators away […]
Egyptians Call for Early Vote as Clashes Continue
Posted February 5th, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Egyptian protesters have clashed with police in Cairo for a fourth straight day as they demand an accelerated presidential election and early handover of power from the ruling military council to a civilian government. Hundreds of riot police guarding Egypt’s interior ministry fired tear gas, rubber bullets and birdshot Sunday to keep stone-throwing demonstrators away […]
4th Day of Violence Erupts in Egypt
Posted February 5th, 2012 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
Protesters and police in Egypt clashed Sunday for a fourth straight day in Cairo. Security personnel were trying to keep protesters away from government buildings in the capital. The protesters are calling for the ruling military council to surrender power to a civilian government. Officials say at least 12 people have died and 2,500 others […]
12 Dead, 2,500 Wounded in Egypt Riots
Posted February 4th, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
Protesters in Egypt faced off with police in the capital, Cairo, and other cities for a third straight day Saturday in clashes that have left at least 12 people dead and 2,500 others wounded. The latest violence was sparked by anger at the failure of Egyptian security forces to prevent a melee and stampede after […]
US Afghan Commander Calls on Taliban to Save Lives
Posted February 4th, 2012 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan is responding to new data on civilian casualties — calling on the Taliban to stop the killing of innocent men, women and children. General John Allen said Saturday the death toll from insurgent attacks “is much too high and deserves Mullah Omar’s direct attention and action.” He also […]
UN: Afghan Civilian Deaths Up for 5th Straight Year
Posted February 4th, 2012 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
A United Nations report says more than 3,000 civilians died in Afghanistan’s conflict last year, the worst annual toll in the decade-long war. The U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said Saturday that 3,021 civilians were killed in 2011, an 8 percent increase over the previous year, and the fifth year in a row that the […]
UN: Afghan Civilian Deaths Up for 5th Straight Year
Posted February 4th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
A United Nations report says more than 3,000 civilians died in Afghanistan’s conflict last year, the worst annual toll in the decade-long war. The U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said Saturday that 3,021 civilians were killed in 2011, an 8 percent increase over the previous year, and the fifth year in a row that the […]
Riots in Egypt Continue: At Least 6 Dead, Hundreds Injured
Posted February 4th, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Violent clashes in Egypt have entered a third day, as thousands protest the lack of action by authorities during a deadly stampede at a football match earlier this week. Police in the capital, Cairo, fired tear gas and birdshot at demonstrators, who were chanting, yelling and throwing stones near the heavily guarded building for the […]
