2 US troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan

Posted by David in World News on July 4th, 2009

Militants exploded a vehicle outside the gates of a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, sparking a two-hour gunbattle that ended when American troops called in airstrikes, officials said. Two U.S. troops were killed.

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SKorea says NKorea fires 7 missiles off east coast

Posted by David in World News on July 4th, 2009

South Korea says North Korea has fired a seventh missile off its eastern coast.

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Michelle Obama bringing glamor to Moscow

Posted by David in World News on July 4th, 2009

Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president.

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SKorea says NKorea fires 3 missiles off east coast

Posted by David in World News on July 4th, 2009

North Korea fired three missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday.

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Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president

Posted by David in World News on July 4th, 2009

The head of the Organization of American States says he has found no willingness in Honduras' interim government to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

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US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 642

Posted by David in World News on July 3rd, 2009

As of Friday, July 3, 2009, at least 642 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT.

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‘Awful Library Books’ Blog Showcases Absurd Texts

Posted by David in World News on July 3rd, 2009

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There are tons of one joke blogs out there, but most of them are a tad low brow. It's a relief, then, to see Awful Library Books marry our love for quick, cheap laughs with ...

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Syria mends US, Arab ties as ally Iran in turmoil

Posted by David in World News on July 3rd, 2009

Syria's leader sent a July 4 message full of praise to President Barack Obama on Friday and invited him to visit Syria _ the latest signs Damascus is hedging its bets in Mideast politics, warming up to its rival the United States at a time when its longtime ally Iran is in turmoil.

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Chinese Airline Proposes Standing Room Sections on Flights

Posted by David in World News on July 3rd, 2009

Spring Airlines of China has been struggling to accommodate an increase in passengers and flight routes while operating only 13 planes. The company ordered new jets (they're not expected to arrive until next year), so they want to propose a new boarding plan to the Chinese government: make certain areas ...

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Russia to allow US arms shipments to Afghanistan

Posted by David in World News on July 3rd, 2009

Russia said Friday it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the Kremlin leverage over critical American supplies.

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