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US military denies Iraq claims of al-Qaida leader's arrest
BAGHDAD - The U.S. military says the leader "of al-Qaida in Iraq" has been not been captured - despite a claim by the Iraqi government.
U.S. military spokeswoman Maj. Peggy Kageleiry says "neither coalition forces nor Iraqi security forces detained or killed Abu Ayyub al-Masri. This guy ha...
at 6:13 on May 9, 2008, EDT.
US military denies Iraq report of al-Qaida arrest
BAGHDAD - The U.S. military on Friday denied Iraqi government claims that the leader of "al-Qaida in Iraq" was captured and said a man with a similar name had been arrested in the northern city of Mosul.
Iraqi authorities had announced Thursday that police commandos captured Abu Ayyub al-M...
at 6:44 on May 9, 2008, EDT.
Villagers in India kill leopard after park staff fail to catch it, says forest official
LUCKNOW, India - A forest official says irate villagers in north India chased, shot and burned a four-year-old leopard after it strayed into their area from a nearby tiger reserve.
They complained the leopard had killed five people in the past four months, as well as dogs and goats kept by...
at 5:14 on May 9, 2008, EDT.
Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo
DALLAS - A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity has celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.
Jenny's caretakers at the Dallas Zoo say she's having a few joint issues and her eyesight isn't what it used to ...
at 5:21 on May 9, 2008, EDT.
Beijing to heighten transportation security for Olympics this summer
BEIJING - Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday.
All subway lines and major bus stations will be equipped with security checkpoints, a spokesman for the Beijing ...
at 10:31 on May 9, 2008, EDT.
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Britain issues warnings ahead of fierce weather
LONDON — British authorities have issued a series of storm warnings, urging the public to stay away from coastal areas as forecasters said the country faced its most severe weather of the year.
Mar 10, 2008, 04:50
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