Troops break into Red Shirt camp – ABC Online
 The Hindu |
Troops break into Red Shirt camp
ABC Online Thai soldiers backed up by armoured vehicles have broken into the Red Shirt protest camp in the heart of Bangkok, as a senior official trying to broker a peaceful resolution to the stand-off warned of "unbearable" loss … Thai soldiers advance on 'red shirt' protesters' encampment in Bangkok Protestors killed as Thai troops move into encampment Thai troops advance on protest site; one dead |
Insurgents take aim at Bagram Air Base; Army says 7 attackers killed – CNN
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Insurgents take aim at Bagram Air Base; Army says 7 attackers killed
CNN Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — Seven insurgents were killed early Wednesday during an attack on Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, an Army spokesman said. Lt. Col. Clarence Counts said that five service members were wounded in the attack and a building … 7 Taliban killed in attack on Bagram air base Taliban Car Bomb Strikes US Convoy in Kabul Fighting continues in Afghanistan |
US, partners agree to sanctions on Iran – Washington Post
 The Guardian (blog) |
US, partners agree to sanctions on Iran
Washington Post Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday the United States and its partners in the UN Security Council have agreed on a package of strong new sanctions to impose on Iran over its suspect nuclear program. By Glenn Kessler and Colum Lynch … US urges expansion of sanctions on Iran Big powers agree on Iran sanctions draft US, allies present proposal for Iran sanctions |
The Celtics Take Control With Champions’ Cool – New York Times
 Globe and Mail |
The Celtics Take Control With Champions' Cool
New York Times ORLANDO, Fla. — Paul Pierce spent the majority of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals scoring or sprawling on the floor. Keep up with the latest news, on the court and off, with The Times's basketball blog. … Celtics-Magic Game Review Tuesday Action Celtics-Magic Final: Celtics 95, Magic 92 |
In Arkansas, dissatisfied labor unions worked hard against Lincoln – Washington Post
 Washington Post |
In Arkansas, dissatisfied labor unions worked hard against Lincoln
Washington Post Sen. Blanche Lincoln and her husband fill out paperwork before voting in Little Rock. (Danny Johnston/associated Press) Willie Holmes moved to Arkansas last year to push Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D) on the union membership bill known as "card check. … Lincoln loses leverage on US financial reform bill Lincoln, Halter Headed for Runoff Lincoln, Halter to Face Each Other in Runoff in Arkansas Primary |
Colleague Says Blumenthal Claims Grew Gradually – New York Times
 The Guardian |
Colleague Says Blumenthal Claims Grew Gradually
New York Times Former Representative Christopher Shays of Connecticut found it puzzling: over time, his friend Attorney General Richard Blumenthal kept revising how he talked about his military service during the Vietnam War … Veterans Divided in Connecticut Connecticut Senate candidate says he misspoke about Vietnam service Senate candidate under fire over war record |
Indiana congressman to resign after affair with staffer – Boston Globe
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Indiana congressman to resign after affair with staffer
Boston Globe WASHINGTON — US Representative Mark Souder of Indiana decided to resign his seat after anonymous tipsters began calling aides in his office and his opponents in a Republican primary, accusing him of having an … Citing Affair, Republican Gives Up House Seat Souder's resignation no boon to Democratic hopes Ind. GOP Rep. Souder says he'll resign over affair |
Specter loses as the “Tea Party”‘ wins in US voting – Reuters
 New York Times (blog) |
Specter loses as the "Tea Party"' wins in US voting
Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Disenchanted US voters in both parties turned against the establishment on Tuesday, choosing a conservative "Tea Party" newcomer over a handpicked Republican favorite and dumping veteran Democratic Senator Arlen Specter ahead of … Arlen Specter loses Senate race in Pennsylvania Specter Loses Pennsylvania Senate Fight Obama and primary candidates kept each other at arm's length |
