Father Grieves as Soldier’s Son Dies in Lebanon War
A veteran officer and father, Lt. Col. Yitah, mourns his son Tsahi killed by a guerrilla missile in southern Lebanon. He and other Israelis urge quick troop withdrawal before Barak’s July deadline, amid a growing public debate and demonstrations of dissent from front lines to government.
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Putin uses iron hand to win voters in Russia
President Putin pushes discipline through revived Soviet style programs. High school students may learn to clean and fire Kalashnikovs and 14 to 16 year olds could be drafted as military trainees to curb delinquency. Education ministry describes lessons as similar to a Soviet model. Russia seeks a strong state amid corruption concerns.
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Massive Vienna protest crowds march against far right party
More than 150000 demonstrators filled a historic Vienna square on Saturday in the largest protest yet against the Freedom Party's inclusion in the Austrian government. Tens of thousands rallied at multiple sites while others marched through the streets blowing whistles and shouting at Freedom Party leader Joerg Haider. Overall, authorities called the demonstrations peaceful.
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Chechen Rebels Shoot Down Russian Helicopter
Chechen rebels shot down a Russian helicopter in Chechnya's southern mountains where militants hold last strongholds. The incident left 15 Russian soldiers dead, as Russia says it carried out more than 150 air missions in Chechnya over the previous 24 hours, per military officials.
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