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Syria’s Assad has lost legitimacy, Clinton says

World NewsJul 12, 2011
Saleh appears on TV, offers to share power

World NewsJul 8, 2011
Murdoch folds News of the World amid scandal

World NewsJul 8, 2011

Members of the media gather around Rupert Murdoch, chief executive officer of News Corp., as he arrives for a morning session at the Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, Thursday. (Bloomberg)Move shocks staff at the newspaper, raising speculation about rebranding the tabloidLONDON (AP) ― The Murdoch media empire has unexpectedly jettisoned the News of the World after
‘N. Korea bribed Pakistanis to get nuclear technology’

World NewsJul 7, 2011

KhanWASHINGTON (AP) ― The founder of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb program claims the North Korean government bribed top military officials in Pakistan to obtain access to sensitive nuclear technology in the late 1990s, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.Abdul Qadeer Khan made available documents that he said supported his claim that he transferred more than $3 million in payments by North Korea to
South Korean companies battle English to reach world market

World NewsJul 5, 2011

No English. No job. No future? That cannot be true for everyone, but many South Korean companies and individuals seem to believe it is. For them, English is the only thing that stands between them and the vast global markets.The importance of English as a lingua franca in business deals can’t be overstated. It’s especially so for South Korean companies that depend heavily on exports for growth. Ko
Assad sacks governor, Syria death toll mounts

World NewsJul 3, 2011

DAMASCUS (AFP) ― Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sacked the governor of Hama on Saturday, a day after hundreds of thousands rallied against the regime in the hotbed city, as activists said the latest crackdown cost 28 lives.Anti-regime dissent billowed on Friday in response to a call by a Facebook group for massive protests to demand the ouster of Assad and his autocratic regime.In Hama alone, 50
U.S. Senate confirms Petraeus as CIA chief

World NewsJul 1, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) ― The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to confirm Gen. David Petraeus to be the nation’s CIA director.The vote was 94-0.Arguably America’s most famous military commander in a generation, Petraeus has been in charge of U.S.-led international forces in Afghanistan since June 2010. The 37-year Army veteran is also credited with turning around the war in Iraq, from which U.S. troop
Japan could face third ‘lost’ decade: Moody’s

World NewsJun 28, 2011
U.S. hits Iran Air, other firms with sanctions

World NewsJun 24, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) ― The United States hit two pillars of the Iranian economy with sanctions Thursday, targeting the Islamic republic’s national airline carrier and a major port company on charges that they facilitate illegal weapons trade and help the mighty Revolutionary Guard corps in destabilizing activity in Iran and nearby countries.The Treasury Department’s action blocks any assets in the Unit
U.S. warns Syria over border move, fears escalation

World NewsJun 24, 2011
Brazil identifies uncontacted tribe

World NewsJun 22, 2011

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― The Brazilian government confirmed this week the existence of an uncontacted tribe in a southwestern area of the Amazon rain forest.Three large clearings in the area had been identified by satellite, but the population’s existence was only verified after airplane expeditions in April gathered more data, the National Indian Foundation said in a news release Monday.The governme
Europe delays decision on Greek loans

World NewsJun 20, 2011

LUXEMBOURG (AP) -- Hours of talks between eurozone finance ministers on the imploding finances of Greece broke up early Monday morning without the ministers signing off on a vital installment of rescue loans needed to avoid bankruptcy next month.Greece will get the next 12 billion euros of its existing 110 billion euros bailout package in early July, but only if it manages to pass 28 billion euros
We will kill Zawahiri just like bin Laden: U.S.

World NewsJun 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (AFP) ― The United States on Thursday dismissed new al-Qaida supremo Ayman al-Zawahiri as a pale imitation of Osama bin Laden and warned the Egyptian to expect a similar fate to his slain predecessor.U.S. officials painted the 59-year-old long-time No. 2 as an “armchair general” with no combat experience, saying he not only lacked charisma and leadership skills but was also a divisive f
Syrian troops take over northwestern town

World NewsJun 17, 2011

BEIRUT (AP) ― Syrian troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships swept into another northwestern city early Friday, just days after laying siege to it, activists said. Big demonstrations were expected nationwide as the Syrian people pressed on with the uprising to oust President Bashar Assad.Syria-based rights activist Mustafa Osso said large numbers of soldiers entered Maaret al-Numan. It was
Greek riots, chaos hammer markets

World NewsJun 16, 2011

Prime minister to reshuffle Cabinet, seek vote of confidenceATHENS (AP) ― Greece’s prime minister, struggling to ensure parliamentary approval for a crucial austerity bill, said he would reshuffle his Cabinet and seek a vote of confidence for his new government after coalition talks with opposition parties failed.The negotiations collapsed Thursday as rioters clashed with police in the streets of