Libyan siege of Zawiyah signals widening conflict
The Libyan government bombarded Zawiyah with mortars and tanks as clashes raged, while eastern rebels backed away from airstrike plans and vowed to press toward Tripoli. Both sides claimed control after a brutal two day siege in the oil city near Tripoli, with hundreds dead and many wounded.
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Mideast unrest and U.S. aid unfold amid regional protests
In Yemen President Saleh rejects leaving office as Oman purges top officials to appease reform calls. Bahrain sees vast Shiite protests around Manama while Saudi Arabia bans demonstrations. Egypt seizes security documents amid Mubarak era abuses. The U S announces 3 million aid to Migra tion and accelerates evacuations of Egyptians and other workers from Libya via Tunisia. Two Marine aircraft depart for Cairo with 132 Egyptians aboard.
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Marines in Sangin face extreme combat stress and losses
In Sangin Helmand Afghanistan Marines recount deadly attacks and high casualties. Lance Cpl Derek Goins recalls two friends killed by an Afghan soldier who fled to the Taliban while Marines endure ongoing violence and severest stress.
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Marines Coping With Combat Stress In Sangin Bloodshed
As of Friday 1383 U S soldiers have died in Afghanistan under Operation Enduring Freedom with Helmand Province bearing heavy losses. Marines of the 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment face daily danger in Sangin while psychiatrists warn of potential PTSD after homecoming.
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Wisconsin lawmakers stall as union bill talks falter
Democratic senators say negotiations broke down Thursday over Republican efforts to strip most public workers of collective bargaining rights. Protests at the Capitol continue as Gov. Scott Walker vows no compromise, with Democrats pressed to protect base support and limit concessions while rallying with labor groups.
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