Libya victory in doubt as Gaddafi loyalists resist in trio of cities
In Tripoli crowds celebrate amid ongoing fighting as Gaddafi forces hold out in Sirte Bani Walid and Sabha. Rebels warn loyalists may fight to the last breath while international support urges steady backing for Libya's new government.
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Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
NATO
Martyrs’ Square
Gaddafi
Sirte
Bani Walid
Sabha
Sadeq al-Kabir
National Transitional Council
Seif al-Islam
Benghazi
Barack Obama
Misrata
U.N. General Assembly
Khamis
Muatassim
al-Saadi
Gadhafi
U.S
Niger
Marines in Sangin Afghanistan fear loss of manhood in war
In Sangin, Afghanistan, Marines face daily IED risks and brutal injuries that include genital trauma. Navy Lt. Richard Whitehead says soldiers fear losing sexual organs more than limbs, a private torment amid high IED activity and eight months of combat.
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Afghanistan
U.S
Navy
Richard Whitehead
5Th Marine Regiment
Whitehead
Sangin
Thomas Savage
Helmand
Landstuhl
Germany
GPS tracking in Swedish daycares sparks debate
Swedish daycare centers are adopting GPS and electronic devices to monitor children during excursions. While some officials praise safety benefits, critics warn about surveillance culture and potential staff replacement, privacy risks, and data misuse. Authorities may investigate.
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Sweden
Monica Blank-Hedqvist
Borlange
Associated Press
Blank Hedavist
Pat Strom
Malin Wollin
Aftonbladet
Johan Stromhage
Purple Scout
Erik Janzon
Data _ Inspection Board
Janzon
Iraq budget delays decision on U S troops presence
Deputy Prime Minister Hussain al Shahristani says Iraq will decide how many American troops to keep after parliament approves a 2012 spending plan totaling 110 billion dollars. Officials warn of a tight budget as U S forces draw down from about 44 500 to 40 000 this month with up to several thousand possibly remaining beyond December 31.
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U.S
Iraq
Hussain al-Shahristani
al-Shahristani
Associated Press
Washington
U.S. Joint Chiefs
Adm
Mike Mullen
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