Pelosi tells Republicans: “I’m in my place. I’m Speaker of the House,” thanksWASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cast House Republicans as behind the times, or worse, after they suggested that the top American commander in Afghanistan should “put her in her place.” Bomb explodes inside hair salon south of Baghdad, kills 5, Iraqi police sayBAGHDAD — An Iraqi police official says a bomb has exploded inside a crowded barber shop south of Baghdad, killing at least five people. Investigator: Ky. nurse accused of overdosing veteran oversaw 2 more suspicious deathsLEXINGTON, Ky. — A Kentucky nurse accused of killing a veterans hospital patient with an overdose of morphine also cared for two other patients whose deaths were considered suspicious, a federal agent testified Thursday. Iraqi families exiled years ago to Iran by Saddam Hussein return, official saysBAGHDAD — Twenty families who were sent into exile in Iran by Saddam Hussein following a failed uprising returned Thursday to Iraq, another sign of Baghdad’s warming relations with Tehran. Investigator: Ky. nurse accused of killing vet with morphine oversaw 2 more suspicious deathsLEXINGTON, Ky. — A federal investigator says a Kentucky nurse accused of killing a veterans hospital patient with morphine also cared for two other patients whose deaths were considered suspicious. Russia seeks new arms reduction deal with USMOSCOW - Russia believes that a new strategic arms reduction deal with the US should be signed before cuts in tactical nuclear weapons are discussed, the foreign ministry said Thursday. Uganda wants to claim $5 million reward for arrest of Rwandan genocide suspectKAMPALA, Uganda — A Ugandan official says the country wants to claim a $5 million reward offered by the United States for the capture of a Rwandan genocide suspect. No decision yet on IAF plea to fire at Maoists: AntonyNEW DELHI - Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday said no decision has been taken so far on the Indian Air Force (IAF)request to fire at the Maoists in self defence. Analysis: Obama’s problems mounting around globe, overshadowing a few bright spotsWASHINGTON — The woes keep piling up for President Barack Obama. Ukraine president oversees naval exercises off tense Crimea peninsulaKIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine sent hundreds of troops, five ships and 15 aircraft into the Black Sea region Thursday for day-long military drills off its Crimean peninsula, a potential flashpoint with Russia. Taliban car bomber kills at least 17 near Indian Embassy in Kabul
Highest US military court to hear appeal of former Abu Ghraib dog handler convicted in abuseWASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s highest court is scheduled to hear the appeal of a former Army dog handler convicted in the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Turkey may buy 120 fighter jets for $13 bnISTANBUL - Turkey may purchase 120 new-generation fighter jets against the previously decided 100 such fighters at a total cost of $13 billion, a media report said Thursday. IAF eyes to meet fighter plane deficit by 2022HINDON - The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to bridge its fighter squadron deficit by 2022, Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik said Thursday as the force celebrated 77 years of its existence with an elaborate parade and aerobatics display here. Nepal government set to rock Maoist peace pactKATHMANDU - Three years after they signed a peace pact with the Maoist guerrillas to end a decade-long insurgency, Nepal’s major parties are now seeking a one-sided change in the deal in a move certain to widen the growing rift between the two sides. Taliban claim responsibility for attack in Afghan capital, say target was Indian EmbassyTaliban claim Afghan bomb, say embassy was target KABUL — The Taliban have claimed responsibility for Thursday’s suicide car bomb in the Afghan capital, saying their target was the Indian Embassy. Pakistani government defends US aid bill that army saidISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s U.S.-backed government questioned Thursday why the powerful military publicly criticized a billion-dollar American aid bill, highlighting tensions in the country as the army prepares for an expected offensive against the Taliban and al-Qaida along the border with Afghanistan. Guinea’s military leader sets up an independent inquiry into September stadium killingsCONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s leader says there will be an independent commission set up to investigate why troops opened fire on protesters at a pro-democracy rally. No ‘Rambo style ‘ offensive against Maoists, IAF saysNEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force (IAF) said Thursday that it was not contemplating a “Rambo style” offensive against the Maoists. Discipline among many stumbling blocks as US trains Afghan forcesLASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan — Even before the American paratroopers entered the Afghan barracks, the lack of discipline was evident: torn screens, trash collecting in the hallways, bedrooms and bushes. The checkpoints were even worse, they said, with used syringes littering the ground. Indian Air Force turns 77NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force (IAF) turned 77 Thursday with an elaborate parade and aerobatics display. Nigerian militants in the oil-rich Delta region vow to resume attacks next weekABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s main militant group vowed to resume attacks after a cease-fire expires next week, while the government said Thursday that more than 8,000 militants had disarmed as part of an amnesty program. Israeli foreign minister says no chance for peace deal, even as US envoy tries to renew talks
Iraqi police: Roadside bombing strikes patrol northeast of Baghdad, kills 3 officersBAGHDAD — A roadside bomb struck a police patrol northeast of the Iraqi capital, killing three officers, a police official said Thursday. Israeli FM says no peace deal possible now, even as US envoy tries to renew talksJERUSALEM — Israel’s foreign minister declared Thursday that there is no chance of reaching a final accord with the Palestinians any time soon, casting a pall over the U.S. Mideast envoy’s latest effort to get peace talks moving again. Car bomb kills at least 12 outside Indian Embassy in Afghanistan’s capital; dozens woundedKABUL — A powerful car bomb exploded outside the Indian Embassy in the busy center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday, killing at least 12 people, destroying vehicles and blowing off the walls of shops, officials said. Pakistan’s role in the battle against Taliban and al-Qaida is focus of White House war sessionWASHINGTON — Recognizing the U.S. can neither win in Afghanistan nor succeed more broadly against al-Qaida without Pakistan’s cooperation, President Barack Obama’s war council is weighing a new role for Pakistan in the 8-year-old struggle in the region. AP sources: FBI eyes terror suspect’s travel talk for clues to bomb materialWASHINGTON — An Afghan immigrant accused of plotting a terror attack in New York City contacted accomplices there while making a cross-country drive from Denver, raising concerns among investigators that he was sending instructions to purchase more bomb-making chemicals, officials familiar with the case said. Israeli foreign minister: Peace deal impossible now, better to go for interim arrangementJERUSALEM — Israel’s foreign minister says there’s no chance of ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for many years. Large blast kills at least 7 in center of Afghanistan’s capital; dozens woundedKABUL — A powerful car bomb exploded in the busy center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday, killing at least seven civilians, destroying vehicles and blowing off the walls of shops, officials said. |
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