June 10, 2011
Iran summons UK diplomat over remarks on Syria
Iran took Britain to task Thursday over what it says were "unfounded" remarks by the United Kingdom's top diplomat on Tehran's alleged role in helping stifle protests in strife-torn Syria. The Foreign Ministry summoned Britain's charge…
June 10, 2011
New Airstrikes Target Libyan Captial
A new round of suspected NATO airstrikes shook the Libyan capital and its suburbs early Friday, a day after allied and Arab nations pledged more than $1.1 billion to help Libya's opposition council and civilians affected by the country's…
June 10, 2011
Obama Urges Gabon’s President to Root Out Corruption
U.S. President Barack Obama has urged Gabon's President Ali Ben Bongo to root out corruption and protect human rights in the West African country. Mr. Obama met with Mr. Bongo at the White House Thursday, despite questions about alleged…
June 10, 2011
US Delegation Meets with Contractor Jailed in Cuba
A U.S. delegation has visited an American contractor jailed in Cuba for crimes against the communist state. Political strategist Donna Brazile said Thursday the delegation spoke with Alan Gross for about two hours and found him “in good spirits.”…
June 9, 2011
Western-Arab talks to focus on Libya after Gaddafi
Western and Arab nations are to meet in the United Arab Emirates to discuss how events in…
June 9, 2011
Deadly militant attack on Pakistan security checkpoint
Eight Pakistani soldiers and 12 insurgents have been killed in fighting in north-western Pakistan, local officials say. They say militants - armed with rockets and heavy weapons - attacked a security checkpoint in the volatile Waziristan region…
June 9, 2011
New York Times Says US Intensifying Covert War in Yemen
A major American newspaper is reporting that the U.S. government has intensified its covert war in Yemen in recent weeks, deploying armed drones and fighter jets to attack militant suspects seeking to undermine the shaky Sana'a government. Citing…
June 9, 2011
UN chief Ban calls world leaders to end Aids by 2020
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for global action to end the Aids disease by 2020. "That is our goal - zero new infections, zero stigma and zero Aids-related deaths," Mr Ban said at a UN summit on Aids in New York. The three-day meeting…
June 9, 2011
French IMF Candidate Voices Satisfaction After Beijing Talks
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde says she is “very satisfied” after two days of talks with Chinese leaders about her bid to become managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Lagarde spoke to reporters in Beijing Thursday…
June 7, 2011
Congressman Admits Lying About Lewd Photograph
New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner has admitted he sent a lewd photograph to a female college student using his Twitter account after previously denying he had done so. Weiner apologized for lying but said he will not resign.…