Fury over Israel ‘bulldozer death’

March 10, 2010 Posted by admin

A 23-year-old American activist stands in front of an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza. The bulldozer drives over her, crushing her to death. These are the facts.

U.S., Iran ‘court’ Afghanistan

March 10, 2010 Posted by admin

America’s defense chief thanked Afghanistan’s soldiers for their service during a tour of a training camp Wednesday as Iran’s hardline president arrived in Kabul with a pledge to purge “occupying forces” from the troubled land.

Bishops launch abuse investigation

March 10, 2010 Posted by admin

Catholic bishops in the Netherlands have announced an independent investigation into allegations of child abuse by clergy, widening a scandal that already touches countries including the United States, Ireland, Germany and Austria.

Today is last day to file for April municipal ballot (The Springfield News-Leader)

March 10, 2010 Posted by admin

Today is the final day to register for the April municipal election, according to Greene County Clerk Richard Struckhoff.

UI’s Policy Matters forum is today (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)

March 10, 2010 Posted by admin

At the next Policy Matters forum today at the University of Iowa, a panel of transportation experts will examine the challenges of transportation planning, including urban and regional planning policies, regulation of multiple modes of transit and sustainable consumption of precious resources.

State encourages HIV tests today (The Tennessean)

March 10, 2010 Posted by admin

A women is diagnosed HIV-positive every 35 minutes, and that’s why today, on National Women and Girls with HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, state health officials are encouraging people to get tested.

5 killed in attack at charity in Pakistan

March 10, 2010 Posted by admin

Militants attacked the office of a humanitarian organization in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday killing five people, police said.