U.S. Quietly Remembers Pearl Harbor Attack Today

Countries at the climate conference in Copenhagen welcomed the U.S.’s long-awaited official proclamation concerning the danger of greenhouse gas emissions. This could possibly mean that the Environmental Protection Agency will be able to cut emissions without needing the approval of Congress, which has blocked the measure before, BBC News.
A deadly bomb blast at a middle [...]

Obama Speaks to Senate Democrats as Debate Rages

President Obama met with Senate Democrats today as the chamber debated healthcare reform in a rare Sunday session. Obama’s spokesman said the President thanked the Democrats for their support and encouraged them to “continue forward on this historic opportunity.” The Senate is expected to heavily debate funds for abortion this week, CNN.
Over 20 mothers who [...]

Fire at Russian Nightclub Kills 101

American Amanda Knox, 22, has been found guilty for the murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher by an Italian jury. The case has garnered worldwide attention, in part due to Knox’s optimism that she would be acquitted of all charges. Her former boyfriend was also found guilty and Knox has been sentenced to 26 [...]

Guinea Junta Leader Shot By Own Aide

Guinea’s military leader, Capt. Moussa Dadis Camara, was shot and wounded by one of his aids today. Aboubacar “Toumba” Diakite is believed to be responsible for the attack and is said to have been arrested. Officials say Camara is doing well, BBC News.
The death toll from this morning’s bomb attack in Somalia has risen to [...]

Obama Plans to Remove Troops from Afghanistan in 2011

In a live address at West Point, President Obama outlined his plan for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, adding 30,000 troops and looking to pull all from the country by the end of 2011. He also seeks to pull all combat brigades from Iraq next year. President Obama’s full remarks can be found here.
Today, December 1st, [...]

Hezbollah Chief Attacks U.S. Over Terrorism

New artifacts have been found in Europe that suggest a civilization flourished in the area before the peaks of the Greek and Egyptian eras. Archaeologists have found evidence of farming practices and sizable towns in the Lower Danube Valley and the Balkan foothills, dating back to around 5000 B.C. The civilization is believed to have [...]

U.S. Speaks Out Against Israel’s East Jerusalem House Plans

The U.S. and the United Nations have spoken out against Israel’s plan to construct some 900 houses in occupied East Jerusalem. The houses will be built against Palestinian wishes and the U.S. is afraid the plans will hurt peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. Israel insists East Jerusalem is their territory, but Palestine wishes the [...]

Major Power Failure Hits Rio, Sao Paolo

Massive blackouts hit large parts of Brazil and Paraguay tonight. Millions of people are estimated to have lost power due to problems at the Itaipu hydro dam on the countries’ shared border. Major cities Sao Paolo and Rio de Janerio, among other cities, are believed to still be in the dark, but power has been [...]