Thursday, March 11
Maliki holds slim lead in Iraq election
BAGHDAD, March 11 (UPI) -- Early results in Iraq's elections indicated Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's coalition likely would win a plurality in a very tight race, officials said.
India and Russia to develop fighter jet
NEW DELHI, March 11 (UPI) -- India and Russia are on the way to signing a contract for the joint development of a fifth-generation fighter jet, an aircraft executive says.
Turkish munitions found in civilian truck
ANKARA, Turkey, March 11 (UPI) -- The Turkish military Thursday defended its transport policy after a civilian truck filled with weapons and hand grenades was stopped in Ankara.
Wednesday, March 10
Roberts: State of the Union 'pep rally'
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts said the State of the Union has "degenerated into a political pep rally" and suggested justices should not attend the address.
Candidate under fire for terror defense
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate candidate Tom Campbell is under fire for inconsistent statements about his defense of a Florida academic with ties to terrorism, analysts say.
Men sue over snowball arrest
NEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- Four young New York men charged with criminal possession of a weapon are suing police for false arrest following an incident that started with a snowball.
Dummy grenade prompts school evacuation
MILFORD, Ind., March 10 (UPI) -- Authorities in Kosciusko County, Ind., say a school was evacuated during a fire alarm after a dummy grenade was found by a student.
Payday lenders dodge a bullet in deal
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- Senators in Washington negotiating financial reform have agreed to excuse payday lenders from new regulatory enforcement, sources close to the talks said.
Housing company accused of discrimination
DAYTON, Ohio, March 10 (UPI) -- A center alleges in a lawsuit against a firm with properties in Dayton, Ohio, the company committed discrimination by advertising a so-called bachelor pad.
Veteran accused of violating probation
SAN ANTONIO, March 10 (UPI) -- Federal officers allege a U.S. Army veteran who falsely claimed to be a highly decorated Army Ranger has violated the terms of his probation.
Gates to discuss Iran with Saudi leaders
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was in Saudi Arabia Wednesday to discuss Iran with the Saudi royal family, Pentagon officials said.
Russian missile forces conduct drills
MOSCOW, March 10 (UPI) -- Thousands of Russian military personnel began participating in military drills Wednesday in conventional and nuclear warfare, a military official said.
Former Detroit mayor free on bond
DETROIT, March 10 (UPI) -- Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was free on $10,000 bond after being arraigned on multiple probation violations.
British troops inadequately protected
LONDON, March 10 (UPI) -- British troops sent to Afghanistan were inadequately trained in bomb detection and poorly protected by unsuitable vehicles, a coroner said at an inquest.
Candidate ban threatens Iraqi results
BAGHDAD, March 10 (UPI) -- The disqualification of candidates in Iraq's recent election threatens to disrupt the formation of a new government, a former Iraqi prime minister said.
Thai military to be ready during rally
BANGKOK, March 10 (UPI) -- Thai military officials say the tough Internal Security Act will be enough to maintain order during a weekend rally by supporters of a former prime minister.
Law seeks to bar Suu Kyi from polls
YANGON, Myanmar, March 10 (UPI) -- Myanmar's military government Wednesday released the second of its five election laws that would bar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from the polls.
Obama welcomes Preval to Oval Office
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Haitian President Rene Preval to the Oval Office Wednesday, the second day of Preval's trip to Washington.
Tuesday, March 9
Fonseka suspends fast
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 10 (UPI) -- A former Sri Lankan army chief now in military custody suspended his hunger strike after being given a telephone to speak to his daughters, a relative said.
Putin visits India for more deals
NEW DELHI, March 10 (UPI) -- Deals on defense and nuclear energy are likely to be concluded during Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's trip to India, defense industry sources said.
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