Saturday, November 13, 2010
Lawmakers Lift Holds on Lebanon Aid
Two key members of Congress on Friday released their holds on $100 million in U.S. military aid to Lebanon's army, clearing a major hurdle to resuming the assistance.
Militants Assault Jalalabad NATO Base
A group of would-be suicide bombers tried to storm a major NATO base in eastern Afghanistan early Saturday but were repelled before they could enter, officials said.
Marines Learn Lessons From Tragedy
The first time U.S. Marines went on patrol from this base in southern Afghanistan, the Taliban were ready. The militants shot and killed a 21-year-old lance corporal just 150 feet from the perimeter.
Two key members of Congress on Friday released their holds on $100 million in U.S. military aid to Lebanon's army, clearing a major hurdle to resuming the assistance.
Militants Assault Jalalabad NATO Base
A group of would-be suicide bombers tried to storm a major NATO base in eastern Afghanistan early Saturday but were repelled before they could enter, officials said.
Marines Learn Lessons From Tragedy
The first time U.S. Marines went on patrol from this base in southern Afghanistan, the Taliban were ready. The militants shot and killed a 21-year-old lance corporal just 150 feet from the perimeter.
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