NATO to Afghan assault villagers: keep heads down
(Reuters)
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 05:30
Reuters - Afghan villagers should stay inside and "keep their heads down" when thousands of U.S. Marines launch a massive assault on a densely-populated district in coming days, NATO's civilian representative to Afghanistan said Tuesday.
Iran says starts work on making 20 percent nuclear fuel
(Reuters)
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 04:10
Reuters - Iran began work on Tuesday to make higher-grade nuclear fuel, a senior official said, and the Pentagon said the United States wanted a U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran "within weeks" over its nuclear program.
Taiwan drops request for U.S. military subs: source
(Reuters)
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 04:10
Reuters - Taiwan has effectively dropped a request for U.S. submarines to help shore up the balance of power with political rival China, a military source said on Tuesday, dissolving what could be a new rift in tense Sino-U.S. ties.
Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria
(AP)
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 03:30
AP - Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.
Vote on NLRB nominee first test of GOP's new power
(AP)
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 03:30
AP - The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board.
