Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Monday, 21 March 2011


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Coalition Fires More Missiles at Libyan Targets

Coalition aircraft patrol Libyan skies as Britain announces that country's air defenses have been neutralized
A supporter of Libya's leader Mammar Gadhafi shows shrapnel from what the government said was a western missile attack on a building inside Bab Al-Aziziyah, Gadhafi's heavily fortified Tripoli compound Mar 21, 2011

Divisions Emerge in Europe Over Support of Libyan Air Strikes

NATO alliance due to meet Monday in Brussels to discuss possibility of taking command of no-fly zone operation
An Italian pilot and ground crew check a Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon at the Gioia del Colle NATO Airbase in southern Italy, March 21, 2011

Libyan Rebels Move to Regain Lost Ground

Rebels are reportedly moving toward town of Ajdabiya,where positions of troops loyal to Libyan leader Gadhafi are under attack
Libyan rebels duck for cover during a failed attempt to take the town of Ajdabiya from Moammar Gadhafi's forces, March 21, 2011

Yemen Crisis Grows, President Says People Behind Him

Despite country's top army generals, tribal leaders abandoning his government, Saleh says majority of people side with him
A Yemeni army officer holds up his AK-47 as he and other officers join anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa, Mar 21 2011

Efforts Continue to Cool Crippled Japanese Nuclear Reactors

Smoke plume forces firefighters to halt water spraying in new setback for Fukushima nuclear power plant
Smoke is seen coming from the area of the No. 3 reactor of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan, March 21, 2011

Bahrain Says Foreign Plot Foiled

Comments come day after Iran orders Bahraini diplomat out of country in retaliation for expulsion of Iranian official from Bahrain
King of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (file photo)

Unknown Future for Town Annihilated By Tsunami

Two people rescued from wreckage of their home nine days after disaster struck renews hope for more survivors
80-year-old Sumi Abe (C) is helped by emergency workers after being rescued from under the rubble in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan, in this picture taken by Nikkei Shimbun on March 20 , 2011

Ivory Coast Youth Sign Up for Gbagbo Army

Thousands join Ivorian army to defend incumbent President Gbagbo
Youth supporters of Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo gather at a stadium at army headquarters to sign up for military service in Abidjan, March 21, 2011

US Apologizes for 'Repugnant' Afghan Photos

US Army says photos are, "repugnant to us as human beings and contrary to the standards and values of the United States Army"
In this courtroom sketch, U.S. Army Cpl. Jeremy Morlock of Wasilla, Alaska, center, is shown at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (File Photo)

Kenya Women's Groups Want More Female Judges

New constitution makes provision of at least one-third of either gender and filling of posts through competition
Exterior view of Nairobi Law Court showing main entrance (file photo)

Benin Court Confirms President's Re-election

President Boni Yayi declared winner despite accusations of fraud by opposition leader, Adrien Houngbedji
Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni, 11 Sep 2009 (file photo)

Obama Praises Chile as Democratic Transition Model

President meets with Chilean President Sebastian Piñera in Santiago, discusses economic, energy cooperation, and disaster response
President Barack Obama, left, and his wife first lady Michelle Obama wave aboard Air Force One as they prepare to leave Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and fly to Santiago, Chile, March 21, 2011
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