Misrata siege intensifies as Libyan forces attack
Gadhafi troops renew assault on Misrata with tanks and rockets, driving civilians into crowded safe areas as NATO debates precision airstrikes. Obama says war stalemate persists amid diplomatic efforts. Rebels urge stronger international pressure while Misrata hospitals struggle with casualties and reports of cluster bombs.
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Muammar Gadhafi
Misrata
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Barack Obama
Europe
Middle East
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Berlin
Mustafa Gheriani
Gadhafi
Human Rights Watch
Japan orders checks on outside power links for nuclear plants
Japan's nuclear safety agency instructed 13 plant operators including TEPCO to inspect disaster resilience of outside power connections and report by May 16. The move follows April aftershocks and a deadly tsunami that crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi cooling systems amid explosive leaks and ongoing cleanup.
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Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency
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Arizona birther bill targets presidential ballot access
Arizona Legislature sent to Gov. Jan Brewer a bill requiring presidential candidates to prove U.S. citizenship before appearing on the ballot. If signed, Arizona could be the first state to demand more than a birth certificate, with the president potentially needing additional records to qualify for re election.
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Barack Obama
U.S
Jan Brewer
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Storms Kill At Least 10 Across Arkansas and Oklahoma
Powerful spring storms swept the South killing at least ten people in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Tornadoes and straight line winds damaged towns from Crystal Springs to Tushka, with several deaths in homes as families huddled indoors. Dozens were injured as crews assessed the widespread destruction and officials warned of ongoing danger.
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Bald Knob
Tushka
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