March 27, 2012
South Sudan, Sudan Clash Along Tense, Disputed Border
South Sudan is accusing Sudan of launching a second day of airstrikes on oil-rich territory along their disputed border, one day after a rare direct military confrontation between the two rivals. South Sudanese Information Minister Gideon Gatpan…
March 27, 2012
Officials: Maoist Landmine Kills 15 Police in Central India
Indian officials say a landmine planted by suspected Maoist rebels has killed at least 15 police officers and wounded 13 others in the western state of Maharashtra. The attack occurred Tuesday about 1,000 kilometers east of India's financial hub,…
March 27, 2012
Obama: Pakistan Review of Ties Should Respect US Security Needs
U.S. President Barack Obama says Pakistan's review of its ties with the United States should not only respect Pakistan's sovereignty but also U.S. security needs. Mr. Obama spoke to reporters Tuesday moments before private talks with Pakistani…
March 27, 2012
6.4-Magnitude Quake Rattles Northeast Japan
A moderately strong earthquake rattled northeast Japan late Tuesday, but there were no reports of injury or damage. Preliminary data from the Japanese Meteorological Agency says the estimated 6.4 magnitude quake was centered off the coast of Iwate…
March 27, 2012
Syria Accepts Annan Peace Plan
International peace envoy Kofi Annan says Syria has accepted his plan to end violence in the country. A spokesman for Mr. Annan said Tuesday Syria's response came in a letter to the U.N.-Arab League envoy. Mr. Annan met with Chinese officials…
March 27, 2012
World Leaders to Continue Efforts to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism
Leaders of more than 50 nations have reaffirmed their commitment to reducing the world's stockpiles of nuclear weapons. U.S. President Barack Obama told attendees at the start of Tuesday's final session of the two-day Nuclear Security Summit in…
March 26, 2012
Senegal’s Sall Wrests Presidency From Former Mentor
Macky Sall is set to become the next president of Senegal after defeating his political mentor Abdoulaye Wade in a runoff election Sunday. Mr. Sall was a staunch supporter of Mr. Wade's opposition Senegalese Democratic Party when it defeated the…
March 26, 2012
Two British troops shot dead in Afghanistan
Two British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan by a gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform, defence secretary Philip Hammond has said. The shootings took place at an international military base in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, on…
March 26, 2012
Hu Says China Takes Pyongyang Missile Launch Seriously
U.S. officials say the United States and China have agreed to coordinate their response to a scheduled North Korean missile launch that has overshadowed this week's nuclear security summit in Seoul. An aide to U.S. President Barack Obama says…
March 26, 2012
Seoul Nuclear Summit kicks off
The second Nuclear Security Summit has just kicked off in Seoul, South Korea. A welcoming ceremony has been held for the leaders and representatives of 53 nations and international organizations, including Chinese President Hu Jintao, US President…