Liberians mourn UN worker killed in October attack on UN house in Afghanistan
Liberians mourn UN worker killed in Afghanistan Ex-Liberia president Taylor claims war crimes indictment was part of US regime change plan
Ex-Liberia president says US sought to oust him Charles Taylor claims his war crimes indictment was part of US regime change plan
Taylor claims US sought to oust him from power Liberian government official reportedly shot and killed by gang
Liberian government official reportedly killed US rubber company disputes Liberian study that says creeks polluted by discharged water
US rubber company disputes Liberia pollution study Liberian government says investigation finds US rubber company polluting nearby creeks
Liberian study finds US rubber company polluting Liberia’s president may run in the next election despite campaign promises to serve 1 term
Liberia’s president says may run in next election Chinese language class starts in Liberia’s capital amid China’s growing presenceMONROVIA, Liberia — A new language class is providing an opportunity for Liberians to learn Mandarin as China expands its economic presence in the West African country. India offers Liberia two million dollars grant-in-aidMONROVIA - India and Liberia issued a Joint Statement on Friday under which both countries have agreed to take their bilateral relations to the next level. Remains of hundreds of people killed in 1994 Liberia massacre reburied in proper graveKPOLOKPAI, Liberia — The bones and skulls of hundreds of people killed 15 years ago near the small Liberian village of Kpolokpai were transported in wheelbarrows to a marked mass grave where they were buried during a formal ceremony Sunday. Pak terror suspect swallows sim-card in LiberiaMONROVIA - One of the six Pakistanis, who was trying to enter Liberia on ‘fake’ US passports but was arrested, swallowed his mobile phone sim- card while being apprehended. Liberia authorities arrest 6 Pakistanis with fake passports and possible terror plansMONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia’s defense minister says police have arrested six Pakistani men who tried to enter Liberia on fake U.S. passports with possible intent to carry out terrorism. Clinton silent on her reaction to question about her husband, aide dismisses ‘psychobabble’MONROVIA, Liberia — A close aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton dismissed as “psychobabble” the fuss over the secretary of state’s barbed response to a questioner asking for her famous husband’s opinion instead of her own. Clinton ignored questions about the episode as she wound down a marathon African trip Thursday. Clinton bolsters Africa’s first democratically elected female leader in war-shattered LiberiaMONROVIA, Liberia — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton offered strong support Thursday for embattled Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, and held up herself and President Barack Obama as models of political fence-mending. Hillary Rodham Clinton visits war-shattered Liberia to show US support in conflicted nationMONROVIA, Liberia — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has arrived in the conflict-shattered country of Liberia to show the Obama administration’s support for Africa’s first democratically elected female leader, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sec’y of State Clinton visits war-shattered Liberia to show US support in conflicted nationMONROVIA, Liberia — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has arrived in the conflict-shattered country of Liberia to show the Obama administration’s support for Africa’s first democratically elected female leader, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Family friend says Liberian teen accused in child rape grew up in refugee campPHOENIX —A Liberian teenager charged as an adult in the alleged gang rape of an 8-year-old girl in Phoenix pleaded not guilty Monday, as details of the boy’s former life in an Ivory Coast refugee camp emerged. Liberian teen charged as adult pleads not guilty in 8-year-old’s rape in PhoenixPHOENIX —A Liberian teenager charged as an adult in the gang rape of an 8-year-old girl from the same country pleaded not guilty on Monday. Liberia’s deputy ambassador to the US meets with young rape victim in PhoenixPHOENIX —Liberia’s deputy ambassador to the U.S. said Sunday that he tried to console an 8-year-old rape victim in Phoenix with hugs and a teddy bear in a case that has gripped Liberians worldwide. Former Liberian president uses witness stand at war crimes trial to strike back at USAMSTERDAM — Charles Taylor accuses the United States of gunboat diplomacy, of dumping him as part of a global policy of “regime change” and of hypocrisy on human rights. Defending himself in court against war crimes charges, the former Liberian president is hitting back at his nemesis. Boys charged in Ariz. child rape case appear in court, 1 crying and the other curiousPHOENIX — The two youngest boys charged in the rape last month of an 8-year-old Liberian girl were ordered Wednesday to remain in juvenile detention with restricted visitors, as Liberia’s deputy ambassador to the U.S. arrived in town hoping to speak to them. Ariz. prosecutor seeks adult charges against 13-year-old boy in child rape casePHOENIX — An Arizona prosecutor wants to charge a second child as an adult in the alleged rape of an 8-year-old Liberian girl at a Phoenix apartment complex. Affirming Obama’s commitments to Africa is atop the agenda for Clinton’s 7-nation tourWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s seven-nation tour of Africa seeks to affirm a commitment by the Obama administration to tackle trouble spots from Somalia and Zimbabwe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia. Deputy Liberian ambassador wants to meet young rape victim, 4 suspects in PhoenixPHOENIX — Liberia’s deputy ambassador will travel to Phoenix in hopes of meeting with an 8-year-old rape victim, the four boys accused of attacking her, and their Liberian families in part to help dispel notions that rape is condoned in the West African country. Clinton to tackle African trouble spots on seven-nation tour of continentWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton embarks Monday on a seven-nation tour of Africa to affirm the Obama administration’s commitment to tackling trouble spots across the continent from Somalia and Zimbabwe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia. Liberians leaders in Ariz. worried about stereotypes following alleged rape of 8-year-old girlPHOENIX — Leaders of Arizona’s Liberian community said Sunday they’re worried about stereotypes of the West African nation and potential backlash against its people in the aftermath of an 8-year-old girl’s alleged rape by four boys. Pastor: Liberian family misunderstood doctor about 8-year-old rape victimPHOENIX — Statements made by the family of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who police say was raped by four boys included terrible mistakes that resulted from a language barrier, a pastor said Friday. Liberian Charles Taylor lifts veil on life of guerrilla leader-turned besieged strongmanAMSTERDAM — In three weeks on the witness stand, Charles Taylor has painted a portrait of an African strongman — navigating rebellions and palace intrigue, and ultimately failing in a struggle to survive as Liberia’s president. Ex-Liberian president Charles Taylor blames UN envoy for false chargeAMSTERDAM — Former Liberian President Charles Taylor on Thursday blamed the beginning of his legal troubles on a former U.N. envoy who he claimed misidentified Liberians fighting in Sierra Leone as his men. Former Liberian president denies cannibalism allegations at war crimes trialAMSTERDAM — Former Liberian President Charles Taylor said Monday he was sickened by allegations at his war crimes trial that he ate human flesh, calling testimony by a former aide the lies of an illiterate man. |