Israel planes hit Gaza, responding to mortar attack

Also: Hamas police beat reporters and news photographers covering a rally in Gaza

• Mar 20, 2011

Disaster in Japan: Latest developments, Mar. 19

Up-to-date information on the continuing crisis following the catastrophic March 11 quake and tsunami

• Mar 20, 2011

Pressure rises again in Japan reactor

Setback means operators must vent more radioactive gas into the environment

• Mar 20, 2011

Crisis in Libya: U.S. bombs Qaddafi's airfields

The latest information on the civil war in Libya and the international response to the conflict

• Mar 20, 2011

US Ambassador to Mex. resigns after cable leak

Carlos Pascual, ex-US ambassador to Mexico, questioned Mexico's ability to handle cartels; Calderon pressed for his exit

• Mar 19, 2011

Report: Japanese mafia providing quake relief

The Yakuza's vital aid in Japan's recovery from the devastating earthquake and tsunami is not unprecedented, report claims

• Mar 19, 2011

First free vote in Egypt in nearly 50 years

Constitutional referendum held in Egypt designed to provide political rights and civil liberties

• Mar 19, 2011

Pentagon: 112 missiles fired on Libya thus far

Military officials stress the cooperative aspect of Libya operations, while adamantly denying ground troops will get involved

• Mar 19, 2011

International firepower masses for Libya action

A look at some of the military assets in or heading to the region

• Mar 19, 2011

Operation Odyssey Dawn

An international military effort is launched against Libyan air defenses

• Mar 19, 2011
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Muammar Qaddafi: Everything is a target now

Muammar Qaddafi blames Western "crusaders" for starting trouble; promises to open arms depots to arm all supporters

• Mar 19, 2011

U.S. fires cruise missiles on Libyan air defenses

Operation Odyssey Dawn: Pentagon announces air strikes supporting international effort against Qaddafi's forces

• Mar 19, 2011

Obama on Libya: This is not what we wanted

As the U.S. launches missile strikes on Libyan targets, Obama says he is "deeply aware" of the risks of military action

• Mar 19, 2011

U.N. head: Libyan PM "desperate" to stop strikes

Secretary General says Prime Minister made urgent call prior to launch of NATO operation pleading for him to intervene

• Mar 19, 2011

Hamas admits to shelling Israel in retaliation

More than 50 mortars fired at Israel from Gaza; Hamas owns up to some of them, saying it was responding to Israeli airstrikes

• Mar 19, 2011

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