Friday, March 28, 2014

Daily International News - March 27, 2014

Daily International News
 
Daily International News
March 27, 2014
From VOAnews.com

 
Obama Hails IMF Loan to Ukraine, Unity on Russia Obama Hails IMF Loan to Ukraine, Unity on Russia
US president speaks in Rome as UN General Assembly, in symbolic vote, declares Crimea referendum, annexation by Russia invalid More
 
Obama, Pope Hold First Meeting Obama, Pope Hold First Meeting
During historic first meeting, which lasted nearly an hour, president invited Pope Francis to visit White House More
 
Bad Weather Halts Jet Search; New Satellite Shows Objects Bad Weather Halts Jet Search; New Satellite Shows Objects
Thai official says images taken Monday show items approximately 200 kilometers from location where French satellite spotted 122 objects on Sunday More
 
Kerry Trying to Boost Mideast Peace Talks Amid Challenges Kerry Trying to Boost Mideast Peace Talks Amid Challenges
Israel wants the Palestinians to agree to extend the peace talks beyond next month before they release a final group of Palestinian prisoners More
 
Sissi Bid for Egyptian Presidency Puts US in Complex Position Sissi Bid for Egyptian Presidency Puts US in Complex Position
What does the Egyptian general's decision mean for an Obama administration trying to balance support for Egyptian democracy with security concerns in Saudi Arabia? More
 
Korea Tensions Mount As South Seizes North Fishing Boat Korea Tensions Mount As South Seizes North Fishing Boat
South Korea's military says the ship sailed nearly two kilometers south of the maritime border and refused warnings to return to the North More
 
Philippines, MILF Rebels Sign Historic Peace Deal Philippines, MILF Rebels Sign Historic Peace Deal
Moro Islamic Liberation Front to give up weapons in exchange for greater political autonomy in mainly Muslim areas of southern Mindanao region More
 
South Sudan Government, Rebels Resume Talks South Sudan Government, Rebels Resume Talks
After a week of delay, South Sudan government and rebel delegations began direct talks about the agenda for the peace negotiations More
 
Kenya President Tackles Security, Corruption in National Address Kenya President Tackles Security, Corruption in National Address
In his first state of the nation address since taking office last year, President Kenyatta acknowledged his government's issues with waste and corruption; says administration is focusing on combating terrorism More
 
Africa Looks to Nuclear Power to Light Up Continent Africa Looks to Nuclear Power to Light Up Continent
World Bank says fewer than 10 percent of African households have access to electricity; that, in turn, hampers industry and development on world's poorest continent More
 
 
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