The Obama administration is defending the legality of its actions in the Libya conflict, saying President Barack Obama did not exceed his powers in ordering the action. In a report delivered to Congress Wednesday, the White House said U.S. military action in Libya does not require congressional authorization because American forces are now playing a […]
Obama Administration Defends Legality of Libya Conflict
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 5:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama Administration Defends Legality of Libya Conflict
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
The Obama administration is defending the legality of its actions in the Libya conflict, saying President Barack Obama did not exceed his powers in ordering the action. In a report delivered to Congress Wednesday, the White House said U.S. military action in Libya does not require congressional authorization because American forces are now playing a […]
US Fires on Iraqi Insurgents
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. military helicopter fired on suspected insurgents in the southern Iraqi city of Basra on Wednesday, killing one person. Officials say two other people were wounded in the strike, which took place after gunmen fired seven rockets at U.S. and Iraqi forces stationed at the city’s airport. Two days ago, a suicide bomber detonated […]
Hundreds of Militants Attack Yemeni Town
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 2:10 pm (UTC-5)
Several hundred gunmen attacked the Yemeni town of Houta on Wednesday and briefly seized control of parts of the southern town as they fought with security forces. The armed group, which is suspected of including al-Qaida members, launched the attack before dawn. Witnesses and medics say two police officers were killed and at least three […]
Iran Launches Second Domestically Built Satellite
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian state media report the Islamic republic has launched its second domestically built satellite. Iran’s Arabic language al-Alam television on Wednesday reported the launch and orbit of the satellite. It did not say when the liftoff took place. The Iranian report says the satellite, known as Rassad 1 (Observation), will be used for transmitting images […]
Gadhafi Forces Shell Libya Rebel Positions in Western Mountains
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi bombarded rebel positions in the Western Mountains region Wednesday, after rebels made advances toward the capital, Tripoli. Rebels say Libyan forces fired Grad rockets at towns in the region, but they have not confirmed casualties from these attacks. Rebels have made advances from the port city of Misrata […]
UN Rights Commissioner Calls for Syria Probe
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations’ top human rights official has called for a thorough investigation into allegations of widespread abuses in Syria during the government’s crackdown on dissent. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay also renewed her call on Wednesday for Syria to grant access for a U.N. fact-finding mission. Her office has released a report […]
US Envoys Try to Renew Israeli-Palestinian Talks
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Senior U.S. diplomats are in Jerusalem to try to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that collapsed last year. U.S. and Israeli officials confirmed the visit by Dennis Ross and David Hale Wednesday. It is the first time the pair has visited the region since U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell resigned last month after failing to […]
Trial of Journalists Continues in Bahrain
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
A Bahrain court will allow four journalists accused of publishing false stories about the kingdom’s anti-government crackdown to call witnesses in their trial. The court made its decision at a Wednesday hearing for former editor-in-chief Mansoor al-Jamri and three other journalists who worked for al-Wasat, one of the kingdom’s leading independent newspapers. One journalist is […]
Gadhafi Forces Shell Libya Rebel Positions in Western Mountains
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi bombarded rebel positions in the Western Mountains region Wednesday, after rebels made advances toward the capital, Tripoli. Rebels say Libyan forces fired Grad rockets at towns in the region, but they have not confirmed casualties from these attacks. Rebels have made advances from the port city of Misrata […]
