Thai troops retreat in face of protesters BANGKOK: Thai troops retreated from security posts in the capital today, bowing to demands from 80,000 jubilant red-shirted protesters who mounted a rally to demand fresh elections. The “Red Shirts” loyal to ousted premier Thaksin... Women 28 Mar, 2010
Two more blasts hit Thailand amid protests BANGKOK: Thailand said Thursday it would upgrade security measures after two more blasts hit government buildings, the latest in a string of minor attacks since anti-government protests erupted this month. The rallies mounted by supporters of ousted... Women 25 Mar, 2010
Israel reopens mosque JERUSALEM: Israel reopened the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound and lifted a days-old lockdown of the occupied West Bank today, a day after Jerusalem saw the heaviest Palestinian rioting in years. Tensions also appeared to be easing between Israel... Women 18 Mar, 2010
Israel lifts closure of West Bank as tensions calm JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday lifted its tight restrictions on Palestinian access to Jerusalem's holiest shrine and called off an extended West Bank closure after days of clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces. Despite moving to end... Women 17 Mar, 2010
Israel keeps restrictions on Jerusalem mosque access JERUSALEM: Israeli police on Monday maintained restrictions on access to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound -- Islam's third holiest site -- for the fourth day running amid tensions in Jerusalem. Authorities fear renewed clashes could follow the formal... Women 15 Mar, 2010
Shooting outside Pentagon; one killed WASHINGTON: A man calmly pulled a gun from his pocket and opened fire outside the Pentagon’s metro entrance on Thursday, injuring two police officers before he was shot dead, officials said. “There is no indication at this point that there... Women 06 Mar, 2010
Shooting outside Pentagon injures three WASHINGTON: A shooting at the metro entrance to the Pentagon left two police officers and a civilian suspect wounded, forcing a security lockdown at the US military headquarters. "A shooting did occur. Two Pentagon force protection officers were... Women 05 Mar, 2010
Hunters spark lockdown of Texas nuclear weapons plant CHICAGO: A pair of fowl hunters sparked a brief lockdown of a Texas nuclear weapons plant Friday, officials said. "They were just doing what people do around here," said Carson County Sheriff Tam Terry. "They just had a lot more company...
