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Massive US Offensive Hits Taliban in Southern Afghanistan About 4,000 US Marines descend on Taliban strongholds in south, in first major operation under President Barack Obama's new strategy to stabilize country Suicide Blast Hits Government Bus Near Pakistani Capital At least one person killed, 20 wounded after suicide bomber slams motorcycle into bus carrying government workers At Least 3 Killed in Baghdad Bombings Authorities say roadside bomb struck Iraqi army patrol killing soldier, eight others wounded North Korea Fires Short Range Missiles as Talks With South Sputter Pyongyang apparently launched several short range missiles into ocean even as South Korean delegates were making their journey back from North's territory Israel, Hamas Reject War Crimes Accusations Israeli military says Amnesty International report ignores country's efforts to minimize civilian casualties during operation New Honduran Government Defies OAS Ultimatum Interim President Roberto Micheletti says his government will not bow to outside pressure Indian Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in New Delhi Delhi High Court says treating consensual gay sex as crime violates fundamental rights provided by constitution Jobless Rate Rises in US, Europe In Europe, unemployment among 16 nations that use the euro rose two-tenths of a percent to hit 10-year high Reports: Federal Drug Agency Joins Probe of Michael Jackson's Death Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA, joins investigation to determine what caused pop-star's death Tiger Woods Honors Wounded Warriors at AT&T National Popular golfer makes special point to honor US military veterans at tournament near Washington