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Libya: Coalition airstrikes continue on Gaddafi forces, U.S. F-15 fighter jet crashes as criticism over no-fly zone mounts _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:59:02 EDT American and coalition forces continued air strikes and missile sorties against forces loyal to Col. Moammar Gaddafi as U.S. struggles to hold together crucial coalition partners. _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: Libya:_gottaremovethis_

U.S. jet crashes in Libya, but pilots safe; Gates sees airstrikes slowing soon _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:37:00 EDT Both members of a U.S. fighter jet crew were rescued in Libya after their F-15E Strike Eagle malfunctioned and crashed, the U.S. military said. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said "significant military fighting" in Libya "should recede in the next few days." _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: U.S._gottaremovethis_

Japan cites progress stabilizing nuclear plant; radiation found in milk, spinach _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:36:00 EDT Japanese officials said progress was being made even as trace radiation contamination was found in milk and spinach. _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: Japan_gottaremovethis_

4 Palestinian civilians and 4 militants killed by Israeli fire in Gaza _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:34:02 EDT The eight deaths reported Tuesday in the Gaza Strip represent the most serious escalation of violence in Gaza since 2009. Israeli officials said the airstrikes were in response to rocket fire. _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: 4_gottaremovethis_

In crisis, Japan's government struggles to deliver _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:29:01 EDT Political analysts note that even the most functional government would have struggled to deal with the series of tragedies and emergencies in Japan this month. But the prime minister's failure so far to galvanize the nation means the country, dealing with its most serious crisis since World War II, _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: In_gottaremovethis_

World Bank estimates Japan damage up to $235 billion; smoke rises from nuclear plant _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:26:05 EDT That figure puts it among the most costly natural disasters in modern history, and officials say it could take five years to rebuild a devastated Japan. _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: World_gottaremovethis_

China, after abstaining in U.N. vote, criticizes airstrikes on Gaddafi forces _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:17:00 EDT China on Monday stepped up its criticism of the U.S.-led airstrikes against Libya, using the Communist Party's main media organs to say the military intervention undermines the United Nations charter. _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: China,_gottaremovethis_

Electricity connected to Daiichi reactors as Japanese evacuees struggle for normalcy _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:14:00 EDT As repair efforts at the damaged Daiichi nuclear power plant continued, a high-ranking Japanese power company official visited an evacuation center Tuesday and apologized to residents who fled their homes because of radiation concerns. _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: Electricity_gottaremovethis_

Egypt's Interior Ministry building set on fire during police protest _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:58:01 EDT The fire, during a protest by police officers, underscored an abiding concern by many Egyptians that the revolution has weakened law enforcement. _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: Egypt's_gottaremovethis_

In Libya, Gaddafi's forces dig into populated areas _gottaremovethis_ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:10:01 EDT Opposition fighters cheered and flashed victory signs as allied jets streaked across the sky Monday over the strategic city of Ajdabiya, _gottaremovethis_ Item Category: In_gottaremovethis_