Afghan students protest women's rights decree
Kay Johnson and Rahim Faiez, Associated Press |
posted 43 minutes ago
Hard-line Islamist students protested in the Afghan capital demanding the repeal of a presidential decree for women's rights that they say is un-Islamic. It was the latest sign of a backlash against the legal protections passed in the 12 years since the toppling of the Taliban regime known for its harsh treatment of women.
Octogenarians race to be oldest Everest climber
Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press |
posted 47 minutes ago
An 80-year-old Japanese extreme skier who climbed Mount Everest five years ago, but just missed becoming the oldest man to reach the summit, is back on the mountain to make another attempt at the title.
Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers
Fili Sagapolutele, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 3:16pm
American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary.
Stocks surge as Bernanke retains dovish tone
Pan Pylas, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 10:28am
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's signal that monetary policy will remain loose gave stocks another lift Wednesday, paving the way for many indexes to advance to new record highs.
North Korean leader sends special envoy to China
Margie Mason, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 10:23am
After months of ignoring Chinese warnings to give up nuclear weapons, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a high-level confidant to Beijing on Wednesday, in a possible effort to mend strained ties with his country's most important ally and a sign that he may be giving diplomacy a chance.
Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties
Sebastian Abbot, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 10:10am
China's premier signed economic agreements and praised Pakistan in glowing terms as he began a two-day visit Wednesday, underscoring the importance of the longstanding alliance to the two Asian powers.
Afghanistan: Suicide bomb kills anti-Taliban elder
Rahim Faiez, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 10:07am
A suicide bomber on foot killed an anti-Taliban village elder and at least three other people in a busy marketplace Wednesday in central Afghanistan, the latest in a wave of assassinations and bombings.
Pakistani cricket star politician leaves hospital
Munir Ahmed, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 8:39am
Pakistani cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan left a hospital Wednesday, more than two weeks after he suffered serious back injuries in a fall from a forklift at a campaign event, a spokesman said.
Oil stays near $96 before crude stocks report, Fed
Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 6:15am
The price of oil was little changed above $96 a barrel Wednesday as investors waited confirmation of a rise in U.S. crude stocks and the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy.
Japan approves joining int'l child abduction pact
Malcolm Foster, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 5:36am
Japan's parliament on Wednesday approved joining an international child custody treaty amid foreign pressure for Tokyo to address concerns that Japanese mothers can take children away from foreign fathers without recourse.
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