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US demanding gay rights support at UN body
By News on Mar 21, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration will introduce its first statement calling for the United Nations' top human rights body to combat discrimination against gays and lesbians around the world, completing a U.S. reversal from years of ambiguity on the subject during the presidency of George W. Bush....Yemen leader loses more of his eroding power base
By News on Mar 21, 2011
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SANAA, Yemen (AP) -- A top military commander and at least 18 other senior officers defected Monday to the opposition movement demanding the ouster of Yemen's embattled president, depriving the U.S.-allied ruler of most of his power base....Libya no-fly zone widening; Gadhafi not targeted
By News on Mar 21, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The opening phase of U.S. and coalition military action in Libya bruised Moammar Gadhafi's ground forces and set the stage for extending a no-fly zone across the country, but American officials made clear Monday their military goals stop short of targeting Gadhafi or directly assisting rebel forces....Obama favors Gadhafi stepping down from power
By News on Mar 21, 2011
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- President Barack Obama said Monday the United States favors the ouster of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi but the international military effort has a more limited goal of establishing a no-fly zone over Libya and protecting civilians against massacre by forces loyal to the longtime ruler....
Obama lauds Chile's economic progress
By News on Mar 21, 2011
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- Balancing diplomacy on one continent with fighting on another, President Barack Obama on Monday praised Chile's vibrant democracy and open society as the U.S. and its allies sought to subdue a dictator in Libya....
