2 July 2009, 4:39 am
GARMSIR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. Marines stormed deep into Taliban territory in an Afghan river valley on Thursday, launching the biggest military offensive of Barack Obama's presidency. ... Read More »
2 July 2009, 1:43 am
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Rejecting the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya, Honduras' interim leaders dug in for a fight on Thursday after governments across the region demanded the deposed leftist be restored to power. ... Read More »
2 July 2009, 1:33 am
MORONI (Reuters) - The sole survivor of a Yemeni jet that plunged into deep water while attempting to land on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Comoros was reunited with her father in France early on Thursday. ... Read More »
2 July 2009, 12:38 am
(For full coverage on Afghanistan, double click on [ID:nAFPAK]) * Attempt to break Taliban hold with decisive operation * Taliban vow to fight back * No casualties or major engagements reported so far By Peter Graff GARMSIR, Afghanistan, July 2 (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. Marines stormed deep into... Read More »
1 July 2009, 10:59 pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A will signed by Michael Jackson putting his multimillion-dollar estate in a trust for his children and mother was filed in court on Wednesday, as details of his highly-anticipated funeral remained sketchy. ... Read More »
1 July 2009, 9:44 pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manhattan apartment sales plunged more than 50 percent and the average price dropped 21.4 to 24 percent from a year ago, as the U.S. recession forced many who own a piece of the Big Apple to eat humble pie, several reports said. ... Read More »
1 July 2009, 5:36 pm
WELLINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - Air New Zealand has hit on a novel way to make sure even the most jaded flyers keep their eyes glued on its flight safety briefing. ... Read More »
1 July 2009, 4:09 pm
MIAMI (Reuters) - A Florida toddler was strangled on Wednesday by a 12-foot (3.6-meter) albino Burmese python that escaped from a holding tank in the girl's home, authorities said. ... Read More »
1 July 2009, 1:46 pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Millionaire investors lost their springtime cheer and turned pessimistic in June as worries over the economy and political climate soured the mood, according to an index released on Wednesday. ... Read More »
1 July 2009, 1:22 pm
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