Mar 30 – An Iraqi journalist working for Reuters, killed in an attack in Tikrit, is laid to rest in Samarra. Travis Brecher reports
via PBSNewsHour Read full transcript: http://to.pbs.org/hGRCoK In a prime-time speech Monday evening, President Obama addressed the nation on the U.S. mission in Libya and the military’s continuing role in coalition airstrikes protecting civilians from Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s forces. Here is the full text of his speech.
via NATOCOMMUNITY It’s just over a year ago that US Marines first entered the district of Marjah in Helmand, now Afghan security forces have a presence on the ground and shops have re-opened in the local bazaar.
via Euronews Libyan rebels have been forced to make a rapid retreat from Sirte in the face of Muammar Gaddafi’s better armed and better organised troops. The fortunes of war keep changing. The crucial factor is allied air strikes. Without them, the rebels seem unable to make advances or even hold…
via AlJazeeraEnglish Protests have also been taking place in Iraq – as demonstrators there call for sweeping reforms. In their midst is Muntadhr Al Zaydi, the man known internationally for throwing a shoe at former US president George Bush. He had to stay away from his country for months after serving…
via RussiaToday Libyan broadcasters claimed that an unknown number of civilians were injured and killed in coalition airstrikes in Tripoli late on Wednesday. Fresh explosions and gunfire have been heard in the Libyan capital Tripoli, with reports saying coalition forces are targeting major military facilities across the country. Allied forces…
via NATOCOMMUNITY Soldiers from the Afghan National Army’s 3/215 Artillery Corps in Helmand Province fire live ammuntion from their big guns for the first time under the watchful eye of their international mentors.
via LuckyForwardFilms This week on War News Radio, reporter Jared Nolan and producer Alan Zhao told the story of making this documentary:(download mp3)