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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,273

Published April 13, 2009

As of Monday, April 13, 2009, at least 4,273 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military...

Volunteers drive relief efforts in Italy

Published April 12, 2009

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a two-part report from Italy that looks at the aftermath of the earthquake. Tuesday’s will look at University of Minnesota students in the area.

Sri Lanka to suspend offensives against rebels

Published April 12, 2009

Sri Lankan president said the rebels must renounce violence permanently.

Moldovan generation gap stokes political feuds

Published April 12, 2009

3,000 anti-government protesters gathered in downtown Chisinau.

Rioting follows state of emergency in Thai capital

Published April 12, 2009

BANGKOK (AP) âÄî Swarms of anti-government protesters attacked the prime minister's car, seized control of major intersections in the capital and commandeered buses, bringing new chaos to the Thai...

Pope urges hope on Easter for end to war, poverty

Published April 12, 2009

Benedict said hope was urgently needed around the globe.

Iraq’s embattled Christians celebrate Easter

Published April 12, 2009

About 100 American troops also attended an Easter sunrise service.

US sea captain freed in swift firefight

Published April 12, 2009

Phillips, 53, of Underhill, Vermont, was safely transported to a Navy warship nearby.

5 US soldiers, 2 Iraqis killed in Mosul

Published April 10, 2009

BAGHDAD (AP) âÄî A suicide truck driver detonated a ton of explosives near a police headquarters in the northern city of Mosul on Friday, killing five American soldiers in the deadliest attack...

Faithful gather for Good Friday in Jerusalem

Published April 10, 2009

JERUSALEM (AP) âÄî Thousands of Christian clergymen, worshippers and pilgrims thronged the alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, chanting hymns and bearing crosses as they marked Good Friday by retracing...