April 12, 2012
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Assumes Top Party Post
Kim Jong Un has been named first secretary of North Korea's ruling party, solidifying his position as heir to the political dynasty established by his father and grandfather. The move late Wednesday comes shortly before the expected launch of…
April 12, 2012
Zimmerman Charged with Murder in Florida Shooting of Black Teen
The attorney representing Florida shooting suspect George Zimmerman says his client will plead not guilty to charges of second-degree murder. Zimmerman is expected to appear before a judge Thursday for a bond hearing. Florida special prosecutor…
April 12, 2012
Egypt Court Clears Way for Salafist in Presidential Race
An Egyptian court ruled Wednesday that the mother of popular Salafi politician Hazem Abu Ismail is not an American citizen, clearing the way for him to rejoin the presidential race. Earlier this month, Ismail's candidacy was in doubt after the…
April 11, 2012
Polls Open in South Korea’s Crucial Parliamentary Elections
South Koreans are voting in closely-contested parliamentary elections, seen as a key test for President Lee Myung-bak. Polls opened early Wednesday local time and will close 12 hours later. Voters are casting ballots to elect a new 300-member…
April 11, 2012
Clinton Questions Whether North Korea Wants Better Ties
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says North Korea's plans to launch a missile raises questions about its desires to improve ties with its neighbors and the United States. Clinton said in a speech Tuesday at the U.S. Naval Academy in…
April 11, 2012
Lawyers for Florida Shooting Suspect Drop Out of Case
The lawyers for a white Hispanic man who shot an African-American teenager to death allegedly in self-defense have pulled out of the Florida case, saying they have lost contact with their client. Attorneys Hal Uhrig and Craig Sonner said Tuesday…
April 11, 2012
World Powers Criticize Syria for Defying Cease-Fire Plan
World powers have denounced Syria for failing to begin implementing a cease-fire deal proposed by U.N.-Arab League envoy for Syria, Kofi Annan. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Tuesday the U.S. had seen no evidence of a government pullback…
April 11, 2012
Rick Santorum Quits Candidacy for US Presidency
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has dropped out of the race to win the White House, but says he will not stop working to defeat President Barack Obama. Santorum made the announcement Tuesday in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, just…
April 9, 2012
Iran ‘blocks’ official London 2012 Olympics website
Iran appears to have blocked the official website for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Users in Iran have tweeted that they are unable to connect to london2012.com and are instead redirected to peyvandha.ir - a site offering stories from Iran's…
April 9, 2012
Body of Late Malawi President to Return Thursday
Malawi says the body of late president Bingu wa Mutharika will arrive back in the country Thursday. The Office of President and Cabinet said Mr. Mutharika's body will return from South Africa, where he was taken after suffering a heart attack last…