July 2, 2012
Iran Acknowledges Sanctions have Become Severe
Iran has acknowledged that Western sanctions over its controversial nuclear program have reached their toughest level, as the European Union begins a total ban on Iranian oil imports. In remarks published Sunday by Iranian state media, Vice…
July 2, 2012
17 Killed in Attacks on Kenya Churches
Kenyan police say gunmen attacked two churches in the eastern town of Garissa Sunday, killing 17 people and wounding at least 40. Authorities say the attackers threw grenades and opened fire on worshippers. The deadliest attack took place at the…
June 28, 2012
Queen and Martin McGuinness shake hands
The final day of the Queen's two-day visit to Northern Ireland was marked by an historic handshake and a huge party. Her Majesty and former IRA commander Martin McGuinness shook hands for the first time. The meeting between the monarch and Northern…
June 28, 2012
Obama health law faces Supreme Court judgement
A wide-ranging healthcare reform bill seen as a key achievement of Barack Obama's presidency is facing its moment of judgement in the US Supreme Court. The law, passed in 2009, requires all Americans to obtain health insurance or face a penalty…
June 28, 2012
US Condemns Attack on Pro-Assad Syrian TV Station
The United States has condemned a deadly attack by gunmen on a Syrian pro-government television station and said it hopes an upcoming meeting of world powers in Geneva will be a turning point in resolving Syria's 15-month conflict. Militants…
June 28, 2012
Raging Wildfires Spread in Colorado, Threaten the State’s Second Largest City
Flames are spreading quickly across Colorado where firefighters are battling to save homes and lives. Officials said Wednesday the Waldo Canyon Fire had doubled in size to more than 6,200 hectares. They said the flames are so intense that it is…
June 25, 2012
US Supreme Court to Rule on Health Care Law as Early as Monday
A new week brings more waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a challenge to President Barack Obama's signature health care reforms. The high court's ruling is expected as early as Monday, which would be exactly two years after Mr. Obama…
June 24, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby Threatens US Gulf Coast
A tropical storm advisory has been issued for parts of four southern U.S. states as tropical Tropical Storm Debby, the fourth storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way to the Gulf Coast bringing heavy rains and thunderstorms. The…
June 24, 2012
Western Powers Condemn Syria for Downing Turkish Military Jet
Western powers have condemned Syria for shooting down a Turkish military jet in a maritime border area, and have pledged to cooperate with Ankara in holding Damascus to account for Friday's incident. In a statement issued Sunday, U.S. Secretary of…
June 24, 2012
Islamist Morsi Wins Egypt’s Presidential Election
Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi has been declared the winner of Egypt's presidential run-off, opening a new phase for the country following the toppling of Hosni Mubarak's government. A huge cheer went up from Tahrir square, where…