Gadhafi forces seize Zawiya as Libya battles widen
Gadhafi forces retake Zawiya near Tripoli and capture an eastern oil town as fighting intensifies in the capital region. Rebels retreat to storage facilities while tanks line the streets and government troops consolidate western control. Obama hints at a possible no fly zone, EU seeks Arab League backing. Misrata remains under rebel pressure.
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Rallies Quashed as Saudi Forces Crack Down on Protests
In Riyadh and across the kingdom, security forces dispersed protests sparked by a Facebook call for democracy. Yemen and Bahrain saw clashes as police fired on demonstrators, while U S defense secretary Gates reassured Bahrain of continued support amid regional unrest. In eastern Saudi Arabia hundreds demonstrated for reform and prisoner releases.
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Evacuation Orders Amid Texas Oklahoma Wildfires
Wind driven grass fires burned dozens of homes around Harrah and Norman as evacuations expanded to hundreds. Authorities reported about 1,500 acres burned near Harrah with crews from several towns fighting the flames. Riverwind Casino area was threatened but later deemed safe.
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Aristide Plans Return to Haiti After Years in Exile
South Africa confirms former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide will return within days to Haiti ending seven years in exile. Lavalas Party officials say the return is imminent and expects a major impact on Haiti’s upcoming election. Maryse Narcisse notes the people have waited long for his comeback.
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Two Blackwater contractors guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Afghan death
In a Norfolk federal trial, Justin Cannon and Christopher Drotleff were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the May 2009 Kabul shooting of an unarmed Afghan civilian. They were acquitted of murder and weapons charges and other related injuries. Sentencing set for June 14 with a maximum eight-year term.
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Justin H. Cannon
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Texas
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