Thursday, March 3, 2011

Libyan attacks raise calls for no-fly zone

Libyan attacks raise calls for no-fly zone


Libyan attacks raise calls for no-fly zone

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 11:46 AM PST

The Libyan military bombed two key towns in the east again, stepping up efforts to reclaim a region lost to rebels. Opposition forces told CNN they were working to maintain their positions. Q&A | GADHAFI PUT 'ON NOTICE' | FULL STORY

Tunisia's interim president sets date for elections

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 01:18 PM PST

Tunisia's interim president declared Thursday that parliamentary elections will be held July 24. Fouad Mebazaa said he plans to continue serving in his interim role until the new parliament begins to work, the country's official news agency reported.

Israel to join sanctions against Iran

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 06:29 PM PST

Citing the need to bring its policies in line with the United States and Europe, the Israeli government indicated Thursday that it will move to join international sanctions against Iran.

U.S. concerned over Zimbabwe arrests

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 05:51 PM PST

The United States expressed concern Thursday about recent arrests in Zimbabwe of political and civil society activists and allegations by their lawyer that some of them were tortured.

Clinton: Ex-FBI agent may be held in Asia

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 05:27 PM PST

Evidence is growing that a retired FBI agent who disappeared in Iran four years is being held in Asia, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday.

Obama regrets Afghan boys' deaths

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 03:31 PM PST

A NATO commander called the military's killing of nine eastern Afghan boys thought to be insurgents "a terrible mistake" and promised disciplinary action if warranted.

Frankfurt shooter is radical Muslim, official says

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 07:33 PM PST

The man who shot and killed two American troops in Germany Wednesday was a recently radicalized Muslim whose aim was to kill American soldiers, a German official said Thursday.

Mexico's Calderon visits Washington

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 02:34 PM PST

Mexican President Felipe Calderon travels to Washington Thursday to meet with President Barack Obama, House Speaker John Boehner and others during a two-day visit likely to include discussions on organized crime, immigration, and commerce.

Pakistani court denies immunity for CIA contractor

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 07:15 PM PST

A Pakistani court ruled Thursday that Raymond Davis, the CIA contractor accused of killing two Pakistani men, does not have diplomatic immunity.

Assange files appeal against extradition

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 03:13 AM PST

Lawyers for WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange have filed an appeal against his extradition to Sweden to face questioning on sex charges, a member of his defense team said Thursday.

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