Break for Atlantis crew amid final shuttle flight
NASA astronauts on the last shuttle mission, aboard Atlantis and the ISS, finally got downtime after a hectic week in orbit. Commander Christopher Ferguson and Rex Walheim said the break let them savor the moment as they anticipate landing. the crew enjoyed an all American meal of grilled chicken brisket beans and pie, while feeding a virtual dinner via published recipes.
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Petraeus Meets Pakistan Army Chief Amid Tensions
Gen David Petraeus and Lt Gen John Allen met Pakistan's army chief amid strains over the Abbottabad raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Talks with civilian and military leaders followed, focusing on security steps and continuing dialogue despite U.S. aid suspensions.
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U.S. airstrike hits Yemen police station militants killed
A U.S. airstrike on a Yemeni police station overrun by militants killed at least six fighters. The attack targeted an area where groups with al Qaida links have taken control amid Yemen’s five month uprising and security collapse. The strike occurred in Abyan province as radical groups expand from towns to surrounding areas.
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Libyan forces claim repelled NATO rebel assault on Brega
Libyan government spokesman Moussa Ibrahim says forces beat back a coordinated attack on the eastern oil town of Brega. He alleges heavy casualties for rebels and says NATO and rebel forces were defeated, while NATO operations continue under a U.N. civilian protection mandate.
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U S Moves Toward Stronger Ties With Libyan Opposition
U S officials traveling with Hillary Clinton said Washington plans to upgrade relations with Libya s Transitional National Council after the group presents a democratic plan. Aimed at credibility and aid, the step stops short of formal recognition.
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