U.S. troops search for missing GIs in Iraq
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 04:37:57 GMT
AP - An Iraqi farmer said Sunday that he saw seven heavily armed gunmen capture two American soldiers during an attack on a road checkpoint south of Baghdad, while U.S. troops searched for their comrades for a second day. Another Iraqi said the Americans were offering $100,000 for information leading to the abductors, but the U.S. command denied that.
Closing arguments begin in Saddam trial
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:29:42 GMT
AP - Saddam Hussein's eight-month-old trial entered its final phase on Monday, when prosecutors began closing arguments.
N.Korea appears close to testing missile
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 05:28:17 GMT
AP - North Korea appeared close Sunday to test-firing a long-range missile capable of reaching the United States, prompting the White House to warn of an appropriate response and Japan to threaten a "fierce" protest to the United Nations.
Taliban attacks kill 30 in Afghanistan
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 06:56:02 GMT
AP - Taliban fighters ambushed two convoys carrying members of the same family in southern Afghanistan, killing 30 people, relatives and officials said Monday.
Missing US troops in area where many live in fear
(Reuters)
Sun, 18 Jun 2006 12:56:46 GMT
Reuters - Two U.S. soldiers missing in Iraq since
Friday disappeared into a lawless al Qaeda stronghold where
residents describe being terrorised by unknown militants.
Schumer: U.S. cities vulnerable to attacks
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 04:48:47 GMT
AP - A reported plot by al-Qaida terrorists to kill thousands of New Yorkers by spreading cyanide gas in the subway underscores the folly of a Homeland Security Department cutback of funds for major cities, a Democratic lawmaker said Sunday.
Charitable giving in U.S. nears new high
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 05:00:22 GMT
AP - The urgent needs created by three major natural disasters — the tsunami in Asia, earthquake in Pakistan and hurricanes Rita, Katrina and Wilma — drove American philanthropy to its highest level since the end of the technology boom, a new study showed.
Nokia, Siemens to merge mobile networks
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:19:46 GMT
AP - Nokia Corp. and Siemens AG will combine their mobile network operations to create a joint venture with annual revenues of $20 billion, the world's largest mobile phone maker said Monday.
N.Y. museum buys controversial Klimt art
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 05:07:57 GMT
AP - An oil and gold-encrusted painting by Gustav Klimt that was the focus of a battle between the Austrian government and the subject's niece was purchased for a record-setting amount by a New York museum, an attorney said Sunday.
Heat move within 1 game of NBA title
(AP)
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 06:59:41 GMT
AP - Dwyane Wade scored 43 points, the last on a free throw with 1.9 seconds left in overtime after Dallas' Josh Howard asked for an untimely timeout, and the Miami Heat won their third straight game in this homey and heated series, 101-100 over the Mavericks on Sunday for a 3-2 lead.
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