Posts Tagged ‘september’
Car bomb, gunmen attack Mogadishu airport: 7 dead (AP)
AP - A suicide car bomber and gunmen attacked the front gate to Mogadishu's seaside airport on Thursday, triggering an explosion and gunbattle, officials said. At least seven people were killed, including six security forces. Go here to see the original: Car bomb, gunmen attack Mogadishu airport: 7 dead (AP)
US losing war in Afghanistan: Taliban leader (AFP)
AFP - Taliban leader Mullah Omar said the NATO-led coalition is losing the war in Afghanistan, calling on Afghans to redouble their struggle and pressing the United States to withdraw. Read the original post: US losing war in Afghanistan: Taliban leader (AFP)
AP Exclusive: Backers of NYC mosque appear divided (AP)
AP - The group of Muslims planning to build a 13-story Islamic center and mosque near ground zero appears plagued by divisions that raise questions about the future of the project, with one major investor saying he is prepared to sell some or all of the site if the price is right. Read this article: AP Exclusive: Backers of NYC mosque [...]
US pastor defiant as Clinton slams Koran-burning (AFP)
AFP - An evangelical pastor insisted his plans for a mass torching of the Koran would go ahead after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned the "disgraceful" burning ceremony in Florida. Read more: US pastor defiant as Clinton slams Koran-burning (AFP)
China-U.S. ties improving, Hu tells White House team (Reuters)
Reuters - China and the United States said on Wednesday that their sometimes rocky relationship is sounder after talks in Beijing, with both putting an optimistic face on ties that have been jolted by economic and security tensions. View post: China-U.S. ties improving, Hu tells White House team (Reuters)
U.S. religious leaders condemn "anti-Muslim" frenzy (Reuters)
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U.S. says not considering NATO Afghan troop request (Reuters)
Reuters - The United States does not plan to contribute to a NATO request for 2,000 troops for the Afghan war, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, even as the head of the alliance held out the possibility of U.S. participation. See the rest here: U.S. says not considering NATO Afghan troop request (Reuters)
NATO chief condemns Florida church’s plans to burn Koran (Reuters)
Reuters - The head of NATO on Tuesday condemned a small Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, saying it was disrespectful and could endanger Western troops. Read the rest here: NATO chief condemns Florida church's plans to burn Koran (Reuters)
NATO aims to oust Taliban from Kandahar by November (Reuters)
Reuters - Afghan and NATO forces are planning an offensive to clear Taliban insurgents from areas around the city of Kandahar by late November, the NATO commander for southern Afghanistan said on Tuesday. Continue reading here: NATO aims to oust Taliban from Kandahar by November (Reuters)
Obama kicks off campaign with infrastructure plan (Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama, scrambling to spur job creation, proposed a six-year plan on Monday to rebuild infrastructure with an initial $50 billion investment and prepared new business tax cuts. See the article here: Obama kicks off campaign with infrastructure plan (Reuters)
