Marines march in grueling Afghan sun for July 4 (AP)
AP - Taliban militants were nowhere in sight as the columns of U.S. Marines walked a third straight day across southern Afghanistan. But the desert heat proved an enemy in its own right, with several troops falling victim Saturday to temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:21:43 GMT
OAS set to suspend Honduras as it renounces charter (Reuters)
Reuters - The Organization of American States prepared to suspend Honduras on Saturday after a caretaker government refused to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya and defiantly renounced the OAS charter in an apparent preemptive move.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:49:39 GMT
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home (AP)
AP - Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:52:00 GMT
Two US soldiers, seven Afghan police die in blasts (AFP)
AFP - Two US soldiers and seven Afghan policemen were killed in separate explosions Saturday, highlighting the level of violence faced by Marines pressing one of the biggest assaults in eight years.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:40:44 GMT
Tour de France starts in Monaco (AP)
AP - Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong began his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday by briefly taking the lead in the first-stage time trial in Monaco.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:55:32 GMT
Rescuers find debris of Yemenia aircraft: government (Reuters)
Reuters - Search crews have located a large piece of debris from a Yemeni jet that crashed into the Indian Ocean off the Comoros islands last week and are working to retrieve it, the Yemeni transport ministry said Saturday.
Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:23:42 GMT
Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent (AP)
AP - A top aide to Iran's all-powerful leader has accused the country's main opposition leader of being an American agent who should be tried for treason, increasing the pressure on reformists disputing the outcome of last month's presidential election.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:51:07 GMT
Downturn dating: Hearts flutter as markets stutter (AP)
AP - Credit the recession for staycations and bringing us more game-night parties at home. But also give it a shout for spurring more first dates.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:04:27 GMT
Iraq declines offer of U.S. help with reconciliation (Reuters)
Reuters - Iraq on Saturday ruled out foreign involvement in its efforts to reconcile rival factions, just after visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged Iraqis to do more to bury grievances and stave off renewed conflict.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:08:51 GMT
SKorea says North fires 7 missiles off east coast (AP)
AP - North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day.Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:49:36 GMT