US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
Patrick Quinn, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 5:17pm
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police.
Bombing at Pakistani funeral kills 29
Riaz Khan, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 10:53am
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of hundreds of mourners attending a funeral in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 29 people. Among the dead was a newly elected lawmaker who may have been the target, authorities said.
Markets edge higher as Fed meeting starts
Pan Pylas, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 10:50am
Stock markets edged higher Tuesday as a two-day policy meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve got underway _ a meeting that could have a huge influence on how investors see the future path of the country's monetary policy.
Seeking influence, China hosts Mideast peace forum
Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 8:56am
The Palestinian envoy to the United Nations praised China's growing involvement in the Mideast peace process, saying it enhances the efforts of other nations and should continue to expand.
Bus plunges off road in China, 11 dead
Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 7:38am
A bus carrying 35 people plunged into a valley in western China on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people, state media reported.
Oil prices climb above $98 before US Fed meeting
Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 7:04am
The price of oil climbed back above $98 a barrel Tuesday, a day after briefly touching a nine-month high, as traders awaited the start of a Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Thailand acknowledges $4.4B loss from rice scheme
Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 6:47am
Thailand's government on Tuesday acknowledged losing more than $4.46 billion in one year in a much-criticized scheme to support rice prices that ended up dislodging the country from its spot as the grain's top exporter. The program is likely to be amended to reduce the losses, the commerce minister said.
SKorea begins bidding for $7.3 billion fighter buy
Sam Kim, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 4:03am
South Korea has begun accepting bids from aircraft makers to supply 60 new fighter jets at an estimated cost of $7.3 billion (8.3 trillion won).
China bans private adoptions of abandoned infants
Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 3:28am
China has announced that individuals and groups are banned from privately adopting abandoned infants, in a country where tens of thousands are abandoned each year and where baby trafficking has been a perennial problem.
Communist rebels in Philippines abduct 5 soldiers
Teresa Cerojano, Associated Press |
posted Jun 18th - 2:57am
Communist rebels posing as government troops have abducted five Philippine army soldiers on the outskirts of a southern city, the military said Tuesday.
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