Syrian Troops Kill 47 in Nationwide Crackdown | Another Friday of massive protests
Syrian Troops Kill 47 in Nationwide Crackdown
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Chemical Weapons Still Sicken Iraqis 23 Years After Halabja Massacre
Over 23 years after the Iraqi Kurdistan town of Halabja was nearly eradicated in a large-scale attack, the chemical weapons used then are still harming new victims. Seven people were mildly poisoned as they worked to uncover the remains of an Iraqi military plane used during the attack. An eighth person, the district health minister, also suffered a rash while examining the workers.
Rebels Poised to Invade Gadhafi Hometown of Sirte
Rebels Poised to Invade Gadhafi Hometown of Sirte | British, French vow to help rebels ‘find Gadhafi’
US Contractor Funds Still Going to Taliban, Pentagon Admits
US Contractor Funds Still Going to Taliban, Pentagon Admits | Brigadier General tells Congress army still working to ‘stem the flow’
As Pullout Date Nears, Iraq Still Very Much a War for US Troops
As Pullout Date Nears, Iraq Still Very Much a War for US Troops | Embassy denies secret deal with Maliki govt to extend occupation
Kabul Attacks Underscore Doubts About Karzai Govt
Kabul Attacks Underscore Doubts About Karzai Govt | Ten years in, Afghan govt still can’t tackle Taliban
Abdulmutallab’s Pre-Miranda Statements Ruled Admissible in Court
The federal judge in the trial of terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab - the underwear bomber - decided Thursday to allow prosecutors to use incriminating statements made by him before he was informed of his rights. Abdulmutallab was not told his Miranda rights...
Pakistan Foreign Ministry Slams US Condemnation
Pakistan Foreign Ministry Slams US Condemnation | Expresses concern about ‘safe havens’ in Afghanistan
Belarus Accused of Helping Iran Buy ‘Dual Use’ Goods
Belarus Accused of Helping Iran Buy ‘Dual Use’ Goods | Diplomats say deals provided Iran access to ‘Russian technology’
Libya’s New Islamist Leaders Seek to Oust Gadhafi Defectors
Libya’s New Islamist Leaders Seek to Oust Gadhafi Defectors | Religious scholars, militia leaders hold broad sway
