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Date: Mar 11, 2009 11:55 AM
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U. S., Iraqi Soldiers Detain Suspect, Seize Explosives
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2009 – U.S. and Iraqi soldiers detained a criminal suspect and seized a large cache of illegal explosives in separate incidents this week in northwestern Baghdad, military officials reported.
Iraqi Forces Secure Abandoned Village
FATMIYA — An abandoned village once inhabited by Iraqi nationals, young and old alike, this village now stands alone; desolate and empty of life except for Iraqi Security Forces and U.S. troops passing through every so often.
Afghan, U. S. Forces Capture Bombing Suspects, Seize Taliban Supplies
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2009 – Afghan and coalition forces today captured 10 suspects during operations to degrade terrorist networks in eastern Afghanistan, military officials reported.
All-Female Marine Team Conducts First Mission in Southern Afghanistan
FARAH PROVINCE, Afghanistan, March 10, 2009 – Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment -- the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Afghanistan -- now have a special group of people to help them complete their mission in Afghanistan.
Resource Center for women brings hope to Nangarhar
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (March 11, 2009) — The Nangarhar Provincial Reconstruction Team joined provincial leadership March 7 for a ground-breaking celebration to mark the beginning of construction on a Women’s Resource Center in Jalalabad.
Task Force Yukon commander recognizes six Soldiers
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (March 10, 2009) – Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division were recognized for a job well done during an awards ceremony, March 9, on Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan.
General: Drug Cartels Are Linked To Terrorism
The head of the U.S. National Guard Bureau, Gen. Craig McKinley said the link between terrorism and drug cartels along the United States’ border with Mexico is increasingly clear.
South Carolina's Sanford to become first governor to reject funds
WASHINGTON — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is expected Wednesday to become the first governor to formally reject some of the federal stimulus money earmarked by Congress for his state.
Pelosi Made Repeated Requests for Military Aircraft, Documents Show
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has repeatedly requested military aircraft to shuttle her and her colleagues and family around the country, according to a new report from a conservative watchdog group.
South AL gunman identified, death toll now at 12
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Police have now identified the man behind Tuesday's deadly south Alabama shooting spree. Police say Michael McLendon of Kinston went on a two county rampage before turning the gun on himself.
Gunman who killed 15 in Germany is slain by police
WINNENDEN, Germany – A 17-year-old gunman dressed in black opened fire at his former high school in southwestern Germany on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people before police shot him to death, state officials said.
Canada joins Transatlantic Union effort
Canada has decided to join the United States in negotiating a transatlantic free trade agreement with the European Union. According to Canada's daily Financial Post, Canada and the EU have come to an agreement on the areas they would like to negotiate in a free trade deal that Canadian government officials believe could expand Canada's economy by approximately $12 billion.
North Korea accuses U. S. of plotting attack
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the United States of preparing for a war against the communist state in Pyongyang's first verbal criticism of the Obama Administration.
After attacks, Europe hurries to tighten gun laws
HELSINKI – Several European countries have restricted gun laws in the wake of school massacres, gang violence and other gun-related crimes. Finland announced plans Wednesday to impose stricter restrictions on firearms, including raising the minimum age for handgun ownership from 15 to 20. The proposal was prompted by two school massacres within a year in which lone gunmen opened fire on classmates and teachers.
Pakistan arrests 100s of activists, bans rallies
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan arrested hundreds of opposition activists Wednesday and banned protests in two regions ahead of a planned rally outside the parliament that could weaken the already shaky rule of the country's U.S.-allied government.
Report: Shoe hurled at Ahmadinejad in Iranian city
A shoe was recently hurled at Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad while he was in the city of Urmia, an Iranian Web site has reported. The incident in the Iranian city was an apparent imitation of a similar attack on former U.S. president George Bush in Iraq last year.
Intel-chief pick withdraws
JERUSALEM – President Obama's nominee for a top intelligence post withdrew his name from consideration today amid controversy concerning his associations and alleged business connections, including receiving large sums from Saudi Arabia and serving on the board of a Chinese government-owned company accused of acting against U.S. national security.
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