Fears mount as Japan takes desperate steps to cool reactors
(Reuters) - Operators of a quake-crippled nuclear plant in Japan again deployed military helicopters on Thursday in a bid to douse overheating reactors, as U.S. officials warned of the rising risk of a catastrophic radiation leak from spent fuel rods.
U.S. berates Bahrain, Gulf allies as tensions spread
(Reuters) - The United States said Bahrain was on the "wrong track" in trying to crush Shi'ite protests in the Sunni-ruled island, rare criticism that highlighted concern the crackdown could ignite a wider regional conflict.
Julian Schnabel defends U.N. screening of 'Miral'
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Filmmaker Julian Schnabel on Wednesday defended a screening of his new film "Miral" at the United Nations which drew the ire of Israel and several U.S. Jewish groups who see it as having a pro-Palestinian message.
Battle for Benghazi looms, Libya army issues ultimatum
(Reuters) - The battle for control of rebel capital Benghazi looked just hours away on Thursday after the Libyan army told people to leave opposition-held locations and arms storage areas, but residents said the city was quiet.
Libya: Red Cross pulls out of Benghazi fearing attack
The International Committee of the Red Cross has withdrawn from the rebel-held city of Benghazi, in eastern Libya.
How Is Japan's Nuclear Disaster Different?
Fukushima Daiichi may be no Chernobyl, but it has overshadowed Three Mile Island
Clinton says no second term as secretary of state
(Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she has no desire to continue in the job if President Barack Obama wins a second term in 2012. And she said she doesn't want to be president either.
Quartet 'giving up hope' of renewing Israeli-Palestinian talks
Quartet representatives say differences between Israel and Palestinians are far too wide to get negotiations back on track; since Itamar attack, Netanyahu refraining from speaking of need to advance peace process.
Libya army orders Benghazi residents to leave rebel-held areas
A text on the screen of Al-Libya television addressed inhabitants of the eastern city, saying the army was coming 'to support you and to cleanse your city from armed gangs.'
Israel's latest PR bid has failed
Netanyahu wants to sell the missiles' capture as proof of the Palestinians' murderous intentions, but the U.S. and Europe clearly distinguish between the PA and Islamic organizations.
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