AP – Two Tunisians who had been detained at Guantanamo arrived in Italy late Monday and will be tried on international terrorism charges for having allegedly recruited fighters for Afghanistan, officials said. [Read More]
The French first lady is campaigning to increase access to HIV drugs for women and children in the developing world. [Read More]
McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON — With eight years of blood and treasure already spent and perhaps his presidency hanging in the balance, President Barack Obama will tell the world Tuesday how he’ll escalate the war in Afghanistan — and how he hopes his risky decision will lead finally to a path home for U.S. forces. [Read More]
AP – Iran is holding five British sailors after stopping their racing yacht in the Persian Gulf, the British government said Monday. The move could heighten tensions between Iran and major world powers, including Britain, that are demanding a halt to its nuclear program. [Read More]
A mysterious TV channel dedicated to ex-Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein drops off air three days after its launch. [Read More]
