December 12, 2011
Russia’s Medvedev Orders Probe Into Alleged Election Fraud
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday ordered an investigation into the allegations of electoral fraud during last week's parliamentary vote. The announcement came a day after tens of thousands of people rallied in Moscow and other cities…
December 12, 2011
Chinese fishermen ‘stab South Korean coast guards’
A South Korean coast guard has been stabbed to death by Chinese fishermen after stopping their boat on suspicion of illegal fishing, officials say. The Korean coast guard agency said another of its staff was injured in the fight, in the Yellow Sea…
December 11, 2011
Agreement Reached On Course of Future Global Warming Talks
Delegates from 194 countries meeting in South Africa have reached a hard-fought agreement on a complex plan to fight global warming in coming decades. Countries agreed early Sunday to a new round of talks on ways to protect the environment. The…
December 11, 2011
China Resumes Shipping on Mekong River
China says it has restored international shipping on the Mekong River, which was suspended after a deadly attack on Chinese sailors two months ago. Chinese police Saturday started joint patrols with counterparts from Laos, Burma and Thailand to…
December 11, 2011
Congolese Government Condemns Presidential Challenger
The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo has condemned challenger Etienne Tshisekedi's self-declaration that he is president, after incumbent Joseph Kabila was named the winner of last week's election. Information Minister Lambert Mende…
December 11, 2011
Yemen Swears In National Unity Govt.
Yemen's national unity government was sworn in in the capital, Sana'a, Saturday as part of a deal for the country's embattled president to step down after nearly a year of anti-government protests that have killed hundreds. The new 35-member…
December 11, 2011
US Ambassador: Afghan Attacks Unlikely to Spur Sectarian War
U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker said Saturday it was unlikely that this week's deadly attacks on Shi'ites in Afghanistan would spark a cycle of sectarian violence in the country. The veteran diplomat said that, based on the reaction of…
December 10, 2011
Russian election: Moscow braced for fresh protests
Moscow is braced for what the opposition claims will be the biggest demonstration in Russia for 20 years. Tens of thousands are expected to gather in a square south of the Kremlin, in the latest show of anger over disputed parliamentary polls.…
December 10, 2011
Appeals for calm after disputed DR Congo election
There have been appeals for calm in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the victory of President Joseph Kabila in disputed elections. Main opposition candidate Etienne Tshisekedi has rejected official results and declared himself the…
December 10, 2011
US General Martin Dempsey warns of unrest
The top US military commander, Gen Martin Dempsey, says he is concerned about "the potential for civil unrest" as Europe's financial crisis unfolds. Gen Dempsey said it was unclear the latest steps taken by EU leaders would be enough to hold the…