World
Myanmar seizes UN aid supplies, 'not ready' to let in US
YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's military leaders seized aid shipments headed for cyclone survivors and told the top U.S. diplomat there Friday that they're not ready to let in American aid workers despite warnings the country is on the verge of a medical catastrophe.
Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized nearly all of the Lebanese capital's Muslim sector from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday in the country's worst sectarian clashes since the 15-year civil war.
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Washington
US official: 1 shipment to be allowed to Myanmar
WASHINGTON - A Pentagon spokesman says the military junta that governs Myanmar has agreed to allow a single U.S. cargo aircraft to bring in relief supplies for victims of a cyclone.
Government asks court to block wider testing for mad cow
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is urging a federal appeals court to keep meatpackers from testing all their cattle for mad cow disease.
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International
Myanmar seizes UN aid supplies, 'not ready' to let in US
YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's military leaders seized aid shipments headed for cyclone survivors and told the top U.S. diplomat there Friday that they're not ready to let in American aid workers despite warnings the country is on the verge of a medical catastrophe.
UN to resume food aid flights to Myanmar
GENEVA - The United Nations says it will resume food aid flights to Myanmar on Saturday.
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- Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods
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- Tanks, missiles roll through Red Square on Victory Day
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Europe
Tanks, missiles roll through Red Square on Victory Day
MOSCOW - Missiles, tanks and other heavy weaponry rolled through Moscow's Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade Friday, reviving a tradition of the Soviet era and demonstrating Russia's growing military confidence.
Judge extends custody of Austrian accused in dungeon case
VIENNA, Austria - An Austrian judge has ruled that a man accused of keeping his daughter captive in a dungeon for 24 years should remain in custody.
