‘World’ Archives
UN assembly set to vote on Syria resolution
A non-binding draft resolution on Syria pushed by several Arab states is about to be put to vote at the UN General Assembly The new draft, authored by Saudi Arabia and actively supported by Egypt and Bahrain, demands that President Bashar al-Assad transfer power to a transitional government and that the Syrian army ceases its tank and helicopter [...]
Kofi Annan quits as UN and Arab League envoy to Syria
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has decided to step down as UN and Arab League to civil war torn Syria, announced UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon "It is with great regret that I am announcing Annan's resignation," stated Ban Thursday The ex UN Secretary General tried to implement a peace plan between the government of President Bashar [...]
Obama announces additional sanctions against Iran
US President Barack Obama says that the US will impose additional sanctions on Iranian oil exporters The White House announced the sanctions in a statement on Tuesday, calling them part of the US’s commitment to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons by raising the cost of Iran’s defiance of the international community The additional [...]
France passes new law on sexual harassment
France's Socialist-dominated parliament has approved legislation that makes sexual harassment a crime5 years old, or multiple people carry out the harassment The legislation covers offences in universities, the housing market and job interviews Single acts of sexual blackmail will be considered sexual harassment, whereas previously only [...]
ISI chief Zaheerul Islam US visit: Pakistan, US sign NATO supply MoU
Zaheer ul-Islam, Pakistan's intelligence ISI chief, is visiting Washington to hold talks with senior US officials He is the first high-ranking Pakistani military official to visit the US since relations between the two countries soured over the US raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abottabad in May last year Ties had deteriorated further [...]
Batman shooter faces 142 charges over massacre
James Holmes faces 142 charges after a gunman shot dead 12 people and wounded scores more in one of the worst mass killings in US history42 counts, including 24 counts of first-degree murder, 116 counts of criminal intent to commit murder2 charges of " premeditated" First Degree murder and 12 charges of "extreme indifference" First Degree murder16 [...]
US Presidential Poll draws within 100 days, campaign heating up
The US presidential election on November sixth is just a hundred days away but it's still unclear who will win the White House The Washington Post says Democratic incumbent Barack Obama and the Republican challenger Mitt Romney each have a 47 percent support rate at this time The rivalry, meanwhile, intensifies Romney is currently on an [...]
Syrian troops recapture key district in Aleppo
Syrian security forces have cleared the Salahuddin and Hamdaniya neighborhoods in the northwestern city of Aleppo of foreign-sponsored armed gangs Clashes have continued between Syrian troops and armed rebels in Aleppo over the past few days On Sunday, the security forces killed a large number of terrorists attempting to enter the country from [...]
3 charged after Olympic mass arrests
Three people have been charged after the British police arrested nearly 200 cyclists who took part in a protest while the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics was underway2 London Olympics opening ceremony was being held in London, the British police made mass arrests during a protest staged by a group of activist cyclists82 people were arrested [...]
Germany, Italy pledge to save Euro Zone
The prime ministers of Germany and Italy are pledging joint efforts to overcome the euro zone fiscal crisis A German government spokesman says German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti agreed in a conference call to do everything necessary to protect the euro zone The two leaders also agreed on the need to swiftly [...]
Romney backs Israel on Iran
US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney would respect an Israeli decision to use military force to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, one of his aides has said Romney, who is in Jerusalem, is expected to pledge closer ties between the US and Israel if he is elected US President Barack Obama has focused on using sanctions to [...]
Romanian President Basescu survives Impeachment Referendum
Romanian President Traian Basescu appears to have survived a referendum on his impeachment8 million Romanians were eligible to vote However, analysts predicted the government would struggle to achieve the required turnout The referendum is the latest twist in an ongoing power struggle between Mr Basescu and Mr Ponta, who has been the driving [...]
U.S. Suffers from Severe Droughts
Droughts in the central region of the United States, where most grains are produced, are growing to become a serious problem percent in just one week999
Colorado shooting accused James Holmes claims he can’t remember killings
James Holmes has reportedly claimed he does not know why he is in prison as he awaits trial accused of killing 12 people in a massacre in a Colorado theater2 people, and he’s upset that he’s not getting a four-star meal6 multiplex 16 cinema in Aurora, Colorado
Obama pledges to tackle gun violence
US President Barack Obama has vowed to work with leaders of all political factions to “arrive at a consensus” on how to reduce gun violence across the United States The president made the promise on Wednesday during a trip to Aurora, Colorado, where he met with families and victims of the Aurora movie theater shootings, which brought the [...]
Deadly blast hits Pakistan town, 8 killed 21 wounded
At least eight people have been killed and 21 others wounded after a bomb exploded through a busy market in Pakistan's tribal belt, officials say when Pakistan entered an alliance with the US on the so-called war against terrorism, according to local media
North Korea confirms Leader Kim’s Wife
North Korea has confirmed that its leader Kim Jong-un is married and identified a woman seen with Kim at several events as his wife, named Ri Sol-ju The North’s Korean Central Television said Wednesday that Kim was accompanied by his wife Ri when he attended an opening ceremony for the Rungna People′s Pleasure Ground in Pyongyang The [...]
Damascus calm, violence rages in Aleppo
Calm has been restored in the Syrian capital, Damascus, but clashes between security forces and armed gangs have intensified in the northwestern city of Aleppo Reports say fighting is underway mainly in the al-Tal suburb of Damascus However, Syrian forces have been clashing with armed groups in Aleppo over the past few days On Tuesday, [...]
U.S. Senate passes Tax cut extension bill
The U senators in favor and 48 against However, the tax cut extension bill will not likely pass the Republican-controlled House of Representatives Attention is being drawn whether the Democratic Party and the Republican Party will reach a compromise on the tax cut bill Both parties are presenting their own tax cut proposals to win [...]
6 Eurocopter officials perish in Helicopter crash in France
Six officials of chopper manufacturer Eurocopter died in a crash Wednesday after a helicopter plunged into a mountain in South East France The civilian aircraft came down while carrying out a test flight, according to sources close to the investigation The bodies were recovered close to the village of La-Palud-sur-Verdon A Eurocopter [...]
