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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2011
Page
6
Libyan spokesman Moussa Ibrahim said four reporters held for weeks will face an administrative court trial today and are likely to be fined and released. He did not disclose identities but noted at least two Americans and a Spaniard are among them.
Four U.S. soldiers serving with NATO were killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, raising this month’s toll to 16 and the year’s total to 167. The second in command said it was too soon to gauge any effect from bin Laden’s death on the war effort. As of May 10, 1,463 U.S. troops have died in Afghanistan since 2001.
The United States hit the 14.3 trillion debt limit on Monday and faces 11 weeks to raise it or risk a financial panic or recession. Geithner says emergency moves can last until Aug 2, after which default could occur without a raise.
Palestinian activists rally on borders and military posts using Facebook to organize mass demonstrations linked to statehood aims. Israel faces a new challenge as border breaches from Syria Lebanon Jordan and Gaza leave 15 Palestinians dead, while figures like Ehud Barak and Hanan Ashrawi comment on shifting tactics and leadership roles.
Donald Trump announced he will not seek the Republican nomination, choosing to continue hosting The Celebrity Apprentice over a presidential bid. He indicated business is his greatest passion and he is not ready to leave the private sector. Iowa Republicans noted he is reconsidering his June Lincoln Day Dinner speaking engagement with a final decision expected today.
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