US soldiers returning to central Illinois from duty in Egypt
Egypt
May 13, 2011
US soldiers returning to central Illinois from duty in Egypt
Milan--The US Illinois Army National Guard says 440 soldiers who are part of a field artillery unit will return home…
Egypt urges cancellation of pro-Palestinian march to Gaza
Egypt
May 12, 2011
Egypt urges cancellation of pro-Palestinian march to Gaza
Egypt is urging activists to cancel a rally aimed at crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip to show support…
Reports: Iran’s nuclear plant to be fully operational in coming weeks
World
May 12, 2011
Reports: Iran’s nuclear plant to be fully operational in coming weeks
Moscow -- Russia says Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant will operate at its capacity in the next few weeks.
Syrian troops surround city known for 1982 revolt
World
May 12, 2011
Syrian troops surround city known for 1982 revolt
Beirut -- Syrian soldiers and tanks executing a nationwide crackdown on regime opponents surrounded the city of Hama on Thursday,…
Bahrain military chief says Gulf troops to stay on
World
May 12, 2011
Bahrain military chief says Gulf troops to stay on
Manama -- The head of Bahrain's military says a Saudi-led force brought in to deal with anti-government protests will remain…
Palestinians’ Fayyad could keep PM job
World
May 11, 2011
Palestinians’ Fayyad could keep PM job
Ramallah -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is under heavy international pressure to retain his prime minister in a future Palestinian…
Iraqi PM open to US troop presence if blocs agree
World
May 11, 2011
Iraqi PM open to US troop presence if blocs agree
Baghdad -- Iraq's prime minister said Wednesday he might ask thousands of American troops to remain in the country next…
Iran accepts European Union’s proposal for more talks about the country’s nuclear program
World
May 10, 2011
Iran accepts European Union’s proposal for more talks about the country’s nuclear program
Tehran -- Iran has accepted the European Union’s proposal for more talks about the country’s controversial nuclear program.
NATO bombs Tripoli, combat stirs Libyan east front
World
May 10, 2011
NATO bombs Tripoli, combat stirs Libyan east front
Tripoli -- NATO warplanes struck Tripoli early Tuesday in the heaviest bombing of the Libyan capital in weeks, hours after…
Yemeni security forces fire on protesters; 3 dead
World
May 9, 2011
Yemeni security forces fire on protesters; 3 dead
Sanaa -- Yemeni security forces opened fire on demonstrators and launched rocket-propelled grenades at an office building Monday as they…