Ground war in Gaza drives up civilian casualtiesThe rising civilian death toll in Israel's campaign in Gaza highlights the pitfalls of Israel's powerful army using lethal force against often invisible Hamas guerrillas taking cover among civilian
Israel halts campaign for 3 hours to let in aidIsrael ordered a pause in its Gaza offensive for three hours Wednesday to allow food and fuel to reach besieged Palestinians, and the country's leaders debated whether to accept an international ce
Israel halts campaign for 3 hours for food aidIsrael's military paused its Gaza offensive for three hours Wednesday to allow food and fuel to reach besieged Palestinians, and the country's leaders debated whether to accept an international cea
Israel to halt ops for 3 hours for food aidIsrael was set to pause its Gaza offensive for three hours Wednesday to allow food and fuel to reach besieged Palestinians, and the country's leaders debated whether to accept an international ceas
Fighting continues as Israel considers peace planPlumes of smoke engulfed a neighborhood east of Gaza City on Wednesday as Israel's leaders considered a peace plan put forth by France and Egypt on the 12th day of their campaign to stop rocket fir
Aruba prosecutor: End is near in Holloway caseAruban prosecutors said Tuesday their investigation into the 2005 disappearance of U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway is nearing the end and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Analysis: In Gaza fight, Iran lurks in backgroundIsrael's fight with Hamas in Gaza, like the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon two years ago, is not just a struggle over the Palestinian issue but a broader proxy battle between Western allies and Iran
Hostages freed from pirates off Somalia, NigeriaPirates freed 20 hostages aboard a Turkish freighter commandeered off the Somali coast, as nine captives on a French boat were released off southern Nigeria, the boat owners said Wednesday.
Iraq sends 30,000 troops to guard Karbala pilgrimsA female suicide bomber allegedly planning to blow herself up among Shiite pilgrims was arrested Wednesday in northern Iraq, as millions joined processions across the country to honor the martyrdom
Report: Pakistan intel chief says no India warPakistan's intelligence chief said there will not be war with India over the Mumbai attacks and emphasized terrorism—not India—was the greatest threat to the country, according to a rare interv
Russia stops all gas supply to Europe via UkraineRussia has shut off all its gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine—the latest move in a pricing dispute that has reduced or halted fuel deliveries to a dozen countries during a winter cold snap.<
Israel ground war drives up civilian casualtiesThe rising civilian death toll in Israel's campaign in Gaza highlights the pitfalls of Israel's powerful army using lethal force against often invisible Hamas guerrillas taking cover among civilian
Grand Canyon, Loch Ness compete as nature wondersThe Grand Canyon, Mount Everest and Loch Ness will vie with more than 200 other spectacular places in the next phase of the global competition for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, organizers said Wedne
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Neb. man sues ex-wife for putting recorder in toyAn Omaha man has filed a lawsuit accusing his ex-wife and former father-in-law of hiding a recording device inside his daughter's teddy bear in order to spy on him.
Michigan city considers dyeing Saginaw River greenA man's request to dye the Saginaw River emerald green for St. Patrick's Day has raised a red flag among some officials who say the brown-colored tributary may be better left alone.
Fla. congressman asks Pelosi for football breakThursday's championship football game between No. 2 Florida and No. 1 Oklahoma is obviously a big game, but big enough to shut down Congress? Rep. Cliff Stearns hopes so.
Worker accidentally spills pills into cake batterThe Connecticut Department of Development Services has placed an employee on administrative leave after prescription pills were found in a cake served at a home for disabled people.
