May 28 Countries Agree to Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone in Mideast By Larisa Epatko The 189 nations participating in a month-long conference to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty agreed on the final day Friday to work toward a nuclear weapon-free zone in the Middle East. Continue reading
May 28 Attacks in Pakistan Target Minority Muslim Sect By Larisa Epatko Gunmen and suicide bombers attacked two mosques filled with Ahmadi worshipers in Lahore, Pakistan, on Friday, killing at least 80 people, taking hostages and engaging in firefights with police. Continue reading
May 27 In Sudan, President Bashir Begins Next Five-Year Term By Larisa Epatko Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was sworn in Thursday to another five-year term, pledging the country would not return to war and that a referendum vote on the south splitting from the north would proceed next year as planned. Continue reading
May 26 North and South Korea Turn to Psychological Tactics By Larisa Epatko As fallout continues over South Korea blaming North Korea for sinking one of its navy ships in March, the two countries are planning to revisit some old tactics for getting their messages heard. Continue reading
May 26 Watch News Wrap: State Department Weighs in on Korean Naval Dispute In other news Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for a global response to the sinking of a South Korean warship, blamed on North Korea, and the space shuttle Atlantis has returned to earth following its final space mission. Continue watching
May 25 In Jamaica, Fighting Intensifies over Extradition of Gang Leader By Larisa Epatko Clashes in Jamaica continued for a third day Tuesday between security forces and masked gunmen loyal to a Jamaican gang leader sought by U.S. authorities. At least 30 people have died in the fighting. Continue reading
May 25 Cambodia Prepares for Verdicts in Khmer Rouge Trials By Larisa Epatko In Cambodia, several former leaders of the Khmer Rouge are on trial for the detention and killing of thousands of Cambodians during the 1970s. The first verdict -- for prison chief Kaing Guek Eav, also known as Duch -- is… Continue reading
May 25 Ethiopia's Ruling Party Wins Elections Amid Reports of Irregularities By Larisa Epatko A sweeping win by Ethiopia's ruling party in Sunday's parliamentary elections was clouded by allegations of irregularities by opposition parties and international organizations. Continue reading
May 24 U.S. Officials Press China on North Korea, Trade South Korea's decision to cut nearly all trade and economic assistance to North Korea, close its waters to North Korean ships, and halt visits between the two countries dramatically escalated tensions on the Korean peninsula Monday, just as… Continue reading
May 24 Japan's Premier: U.S. Base to Stay at Okinawa Due Partly to Korean Tensions By Larisa Epatko Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Monday he has given up on efforts to find an alternative location for a controversial U.S. airbase on the island of Okinawa, and that tensions on the Korean peninsula helped him reach his decision. Continue reading