Posts Tagged ‘united-states’
Saudi king urged U.S. to attack Iran: WikiLeaks (Reuters)
Reuters - Saudi King Abdullah has repeatedly urged the United States to attack Iran's nuclear program and China directed cyberattacks on the United States, according to a vast cache of diplomatic cables released on Sunday in an embarrassing leak that undermines U.S. diplomacy Read more: Saudi king urged U.S. to attack Iran: WikiLeaks [...]
U.S. consulting allies on proposed North Korea talks (Reuters)
Reuters - The United States said on Sunday it was consulting with South Korea and Japan on China's proposal for emergency talks on the North Korean crisis, and it again called on Beijing to act to curb Pyongyang's "provocations" Here is the original post: U.S. consulting allies on proposed North Korea talks (Reuters)
Muslim orphans caught between Islamic, Western law (AP)
AP - Helene Lauffer knew Muslim children — orphaned, displaced, neglected — needed homes in the United States. She knew American Muslim families wanted to take them in. Read more from the original source: Muslim orphans caught between Islamic, Western law (AP)
SKorea says sound of artillery heard on island (AP)
AP - North Korean artillery was heard Sunday on the frontline South Korean island attacked last week, though no shells landed on the island, South Korea's military said. Continue reading here: SKorea says sound of artillery heard on island (AP)
U.S., South Korea begin joint military exercises (Reuters)
Reuters - The United States and South Korea began joint military exercises in waters west of the Korean Peninsula Sunday that have been opposed by regional giant China and have led to North Korea threatening "consequences." Here is the original post: U.S., South Korea begin joint military exercises (Reuters)
South Korea to up defense budget (Reuters)
Reuters - South Korea plans to sharply increase spending on defense next year, local media reported, as regional tensions mount following a North Korean artillery attack and differences between China and the United States. Visit link: South Korea to up defense budget (Reuters)
Japan election sure to show opposition to US base (AP)
AP - An election Sunday for the governor of a southern Japanese island where a controversial U.S. Marine base is located is likely to cause more problems for Japan's relations with key ally, the United States, as both leading candidates want the base off the island Follow this link: Japan election sure to show opposition to US base [...]
South Korea names security adviser as defense minister (Reuters)
Reuters - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak appointed his security adviser as new defense minister on Friday, Korean media reported, as tensions rise after a deadly artillery attack by North Korea and an impending joint military exercise with the United States. Read the original post: South Korea names security adviser as defense [...]
Armstrong investigators weighing politics, too (AP)
AP - Lance Amstrong's name surfaces at least once a month along with the words "cycling," `'doping" and "grand jury." Read the original: Armstrong investigators weighing politics, too (AP)
S.Korea strengthens defences on N.Korea border (AFP)
AFP - South Korea will strengthen its military forces on five islands bordering North Korea following the artillery attack by Pyongyang, the presidential palace said Thursday. Originally posted here: S.Korea strengthens defences on N.Korea border (AFP)
