Sri Lanka military says more than 2,800 civilians have fled northern war zoneCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — More than 2,800 civilians have fled Sri Lanka’s northern war zone where they were cornered with the remaining Tamil Tiger insurgents, the military said Sunday. US admiral says joint anti-piracy efforts producing unprecedented cooperation with China navyBEIJING — Anti-piracy operations off Somalia are producing an unprecedented degree of cooperation, giving the American and Chinese navies a rare opportunity to work together after a recent high-profile confrontation, the chief of U.S. Naval Operations said Sunday. Blasts reported in northwest Pakistani tribal region, casualties and cause unclearPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Two loud explosions on Sunday shook a northwest Pakistan militant stronghold that has been the frequent target of U.S. missile strikes, a local resident said. Philippines worried over ailing Italian Red Cross worker held by al-Qaida-linked gunmenMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has deployed more troops to help secure the release of an ailing Italian aid worker held by al-Qaida-linked militants, officials said Sunday, after two other hostages walked free from months of harsh jungle captivity. Suicide car bomber attacks Pakistan army convoy in northwest, killing 27 and wounding 65ISLAMABAD — A suicide car bomber attacked an army convoy at a checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 27 people near another emerging militant stronghold within striking distance of the Afghan border. Sri Lankan health official says 28 civilians killed in civil war crossfireCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — At least 28 civilians have been killed in two days of fighting as Sri Lankan troops try to push into a small “no-fire zone” where Tamil Tiger rebels have bunkered down for their final stand, a health official said. Prosecutor says FBI agents to testify at trial of accused Mumbai gunmanMUMBAI, India — More than 100 witnesses, including U.S. FBI agents, will testify at the trial of the man police say is the only surviving gunman in the bloody Mumbai siege, Indian prosecutors said Saturday. Pakistani police say suicide car bomb kills 20 at checkpoint in northwestPESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a military checkpoint in Pakistan’s troubled northwest on Saturday, killing at least 20 people, officials said. Negotiator: Taiwan to discuss partial free trade agreement with ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan will discuss a partial free trade agreement with China and sign pacts to enhance economic cooperation during high-level talks in late April, negotiators said Saturday. Pakistani police say suicide attack kills 10 at checkpoint in northwestPESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide car bomber attacked security forces manning a checkpoint in Pakistan’s troubled northwest on Saturday, killing at least 10 people, officials said. Thai protest leader in stable condition after shootingThai protest leader stable after shooting BANGKOK — A Thai protest leader shot by assailants after days of rioting in the capital is in stable condition and recovering rapidly, doctors said Saturday. US envoy: Pakistan aid surpassed expectations but more needed to fight terrorismUS envoy: Pakistan aid beats hopes but more needed TOKYO — A day after international donors pledged more than $5 billion to Pakistan, U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke said Saturday that the aid exceeded expectations but far more is needed to strengthen the country’s economy and fight terrorism. Doctor: Thai protest leader in stable condition after shootingDoctor: Thai protest leader stable after shooting BANGKOK — A Thai protest leader shot and wounded by assailants in the capital after days of rioting is in stable condition and recovering rapidly, doctors said Saturday. 5 suspected militants killed in Afghan raidsKABUL — NATO-led forces and Afghan troops killed three suspected militants during a raid Saturday in central Afghanistan, where insurgent attacks have spiked this year, officials said. At least two other suspected militants died in an airstrike in the south. Hostage captain arrives to cheers in Vt. small town welcome, thanks Navy SEAL ’superheroes’Pirate hostage captain gets small town welcome UNDERHILL, Vt. — A small Vermont town welcomed home its hero, an unassuming shipping captain who many have lauded for helping his crew survive a high-seas, international hostage drama off the coast of Somalia. Hostage captain arrives home in Vt. to cheers, thanks Navy SEAL ’superheroes’ who rescued himPirate hostage captain praises SEAL ’superheroes’ UNDERHILL, Vt. — The unassuming ship captain who escaped the clutches of Somali pirates made a triumphant return home Friday, insisting he’s no hero, just an ordinary seaman. Richard Phillips said the U.S. Navy, which pulled off the daring high-seas rescue that ended his five-day captivity, deserves the credit. Kidnapped Swiss Red Cross worker freed in Philippines, Italian man still held by militantsMANILA, Philippines — A Swiss Red Cross worker was freed Saturday after three months of captivity in a Philippine jungle, but al-Qaida-linked militants were still holding an Italian hostage who is ill and needs surgery, officials said. Philippine police rescue Swiss Red Cross worker, Italian volunteer still held by militantsPhilippine police rescue Red Cross worker MANILA, Philippines — Officials in the Philippines say police have rescued a Red Cross worker from his al-Qaida-linked kidnappers three months after he and two colleagues were kidnapped on a southern island. Test of blood sample from Lincoln is sought to prove cancer theory, raising dilemma for museumTest of Lincoln DNA sought to prove cancer theory PHILADELPHIA — John Sotos has a theory about why Abraham Lincoln was so tall, why he appeared to have lumps on his lips and even why he had gastrointestinal problems. British soldier killed in AfghanistanLONDON — Britain’s defense ministry says a soldier has been killed while on patrol in southern Afghanistan. |
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