Yemen attack on Defense Ministry kills 56
Initial findings indicate most attackers were Saudi Arabian nationals, with 12 militants involved in the Defense Ministry assault in Sanaa. The militants wore fatigues and used a car bomb to breach security, amid a claimed al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula link.
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Pearl Harbor survivors connect with new generation
Pearl Harbor survivor Herb Weatherwax, 96, greets visitors at the Memorial for the USS Arizona on a motorized scooter. He shares memories of December 7, 1941, and his presence inspires students and families, while fellow veterans note that survivors are fading from the scene.
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Mandela death spurs mixed tributes across South Africa
South Africans from all colors gathered in Soweto and Cape Town to mourn Nelson Mandela. Archbishop Desmond Tutu urged unity as President Zuma announced memorials and a Dec 15 burial in Qunu. White and black mourners recalled Mandela’s forgiveness and role in ending apartheid.
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Wind industry gains protection for eagles under new rule
The Obama administration will allow wind energy projects to kill or injure eagles for up to thirty years with permits and conservation efforts. The rule requires reporting and periodic review, sparking criticism from conservation groups who call it a blank check for wind developers.
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