Israel Steps up Air
Strikes on Palestinian Militants in Gaza
At least five militants killed; in one attack, missiles
landed near home of Palestinian PM Ismail Haniyeh
Coalition Forces in Iraq
Capture Terrorist Cell Leader
Person detained is believed to be suspected leader of cell that
facilitated transport of weapons from Iran
US Confirms Military Aid
Airlift to Lebanon
State
Department officials say US has joined several Arab countries in
sending aid to help Lebanese government restore peace and order to
Tripoli area
Bomb Blast in Northeast
India Market Kills Seven
Authorities say separatist rebels planted bomb in hired
rickshaw parked near maternity hospital in Guwahati
Japan's Aid to Burma
Criticized Amid Global Calls for Release of Opposition
Leader
Tokyo says
it has chosen aid over sanctions as way to push for democracy in
Burma, will continue funding humanitarian projects because of
worsening living conditions there
Venezuelan TV Station
Ordered to Hand Over Equipment to Government
Government shutting down Radio Caracas
Television
Oil Unions Suspend Strike
in Nigeria
Union
officials say government has agreed to reasonable pay increase and
severance package relating to privatization of Nigeria's largest
oil refinery in Port Harcourt
Dakar Marks 150 Year
Anniversary, Struggles to Support Population
Senegal's capital facing serious
infrastructure problems, struggling to maintain basic sanitation,
transportation for over two million people
US Veterans Share
Memories of Memorial Day
World
War II vets remember grim but triumphant times
Michael Brecker's
Final Album, 'Pilgrimage' Could be His Best
After a long battle with leukemia, saxophonist
died last January at age 57, but during his darkest moments, his
spirits were lifted by doing what he enjoyed doing most, playing
jazz
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