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Somali police fortify headquarters after raid by Islamists
(AP) Somali police fortify headquarters after raid by Islamists
By MOHAMED OLAD HASSAN
Associated Press Writer
MOGADISHU, Somalia
Police fortified their headquarters Friday in fear of another attack after Islamist fighters raided the station in the heart of the government's Mogadishu stronghold.
The insurgents have tried many times to attack the heavily guarded K4 district but Thursday's raid was their first major success.
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Tanks, missiles roll through Red Square on Victory Day
Missiles, tanks and other heavy weaponry rolled through Moscow's Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade Friday, reviving a tradition of the Soviet era and demonstrating Russia's growing military confidence.
Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, is Russia's most important secular hol...Full Story UN halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies
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A U.N. official says the World Food Program is suspending cyclone aid to Myanmar because its government seized supplies flown into the country.
He says the WFP has no choice but to suspend the shipments until the matter is resolved.
WFP spokesman Paul Risley said Friday that ...Full Story Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo
A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.
Jenny's caretakers at the Dallas Zoo say she's having a few joint issues and her eyesight isn't what it used to be but she still looks...Full Story UN blasts Myanmar for visa policy on aid workers
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The United Nations blasted Myanmar's military government Friday, saying its refusal to let in foreign aid workers to help victims of a devastating cyclone was "unprecedented" in the history of humanitarian work.
While the junta dithered and appeared overwhelmed by last Saturd...Full Story Observers say Myanmar has history of xenophobia
In the eyes of Myanmar's military rulers, everyone is a potential enemy. Even foreign aid workers.
As the international community waits to deliver desperately needed aid to Myanmar's cyclone survivors, it is getting a lesson in the mind-set of the country's military rulers: reclusive, xenophobic ge...Full Story Nepal: Everest climbing season resumes after torch climb
Nepal allowed the climbing season on Mount Everest to resume Friday after blocking access to hundreds of climbers so a Chinese team carrying the Olympic flame could ascend without the threat of protests.
Tourism Ministry official Dinesh Adhikari said climbers who had been waiting at the Mount Evere...Full Story Judge extends custody of Austrian accused in dungeon case
(AP) Judge extends custody of Austrian accused in dungeon case
VIENNA, Austria
An Austrian judge has ruled that a man accused of keeping his daughter captive in a dungeon for 24 years should remain in custody.
St. Poelten provincial court spokesman Franz Cutka said the decision Friday extends Josef ...Full Story |
