International

April 23, 2011

Syria crisis: Obama condemns ‘outrageous’ use of force

US President Barack Obama has accused Syria of using "outrageous" force against protesters and of seeking Iranian help to quell weeks of unrest. He condemned "in the strongest possible terms" Friday's violence in which more than 70 protesters were…

April 20, 2011

Italy, France sending troops to advise Libyan rebels

France and Italy announced Wednesday that they will send military officers to…

April 20, 2011

Eritreans Rally in Ethiopia to Demand Afwerki Ouster

Hundreds of Eritrean exiles rallied in neighboring Ethiopia Wednesday to demand the ouster of what they call Eritrea's repressive government. More than 600 Eritreans gathered in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, wearing hats printed with the…

April 20, 2011

US Official Confident Congress Will Pass Trade Deals

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk says he is confident lawmakers will approve free trade agreements with Panama, Colombia and South Korea. However, Kirk said Wednesday he thought it was “highly unlikely” the Obama administration would submit the…

April 20, 2011

US Announces New Terror Threat Advisory System

The United States is replacing its color-coded terror threat alerts with a new advisory system that will inform the public about specific threats. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the National Terrorism Advisory System…

April 19, 2011

Muslim Group Applies to Protest Royal Wedding

London police say a Muslim anti-war group has been denied permission to protest…

April 19, 2011

Kate Middleton: Path to Princess

Prince William's soon-to-be wife, Kate Middleton, will be the first commoner to marry a British prince close to the throne since Anne Hyde wed the future King James II more than 350 years ago. Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born in the town of…

April 19, 2011

Michelle Obama’s Plane Aborts Landing Near Washington

U.S. aviation officials say a plane carrying first lady Michelle Obama had to abort a landing Monday after getting too close to a military cargo jet. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that a Boeing 737 carrying Mrs. Obama was…

April 19, 2011

Polisario Criticizes UN Draft Resolution on Human Rights in Western Sahara

The pro-independence movement of Western Sahara has expressed disappointment that a new U.N. draft resolution on the territory is not strong enough on human rights. The Polisario Front said Tuesday the resolution that renews a United Nations…

April 19, 2011

Nigerian President Reelected, Violence in North Continues

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has won reelection in a vote that has sparked rioting in…