March 31, 2012
8 Killed in Thailand Blasts
Officials in Thailand say eight people have died and at least 70 people were wounded in three bomb blasts just minutes apart in the country's insurgency-plagued south. The governor of Yala says the explosions went off Saturday around lunchtime in…
March 31, 2012
North Korea Says US Breaking Nuclear Deal over Rocket
North Korea said Saturday the U.S. suspension of food aid is an over-reaction to Pyongyang's planned rocket launch. North Korea announced in February it would temporarily suspend nuclear tests, long-range ballistic missile launches and nuclear…
March 31, 2012
Burma’s Suu Kyi Set for Public Office
Burma is finalizing arrangements Saturday for Sunday's historic election when pro-democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi, who was under house arrest just over a year ago, is likely to be voted into parliament in the military-dominated country. Her…
March 31, 2012
Clinton Seeks End to Syrian Crackdown
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues her visit to Saudi Arabia Saturday with a meeting of regional Arab Gulf diplomats to discuss bringing an end to Syria's year-long crackdown on dissent. The meeting is a prelude to the “Friends of the…
March 29, 2012
AU, UN Announce Reduction in Darfur Mission, Condemn Border Violence
The United Nations and the African Union are considering reducing the size of their joint peacekeeping mission in Darfur, citing improving conditions even as violence flares along the Sudan/South Sudan border. Officials at the African Union…
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…