Quake hits Indonesia; no tsunami risk (AP)

" 26 minutes ago JAKARTA, Indonesia - A moderate earthquake rocked parts of southeastern Indonesia on Tuesday. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and experts said there was no risk of a tsunami. The U.S. Geological Survey " /> SEARCH News | News Photos |...

Jordanian Prince Calls for Asian Muslim Troops to Join UN Force in Lebanon

"An influential moderate from the Middle East is calling for Israel to drop its opposition to Asian Muslims being included in the United Nations peacekeeping force headed for Lebanon. Jordan's Prince Hassan made his call in conjunction with a peace dialogue now underway among...

Israel Asks Muslim States to Send Troops - Washington Post

" JERUSALEM -- The Israeli government said Saturday it is asking friendly Muslim countries to contribute troops to the U.N. force that is to help police the cease-fire in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. The U.N. wants Muslim troops included to lend credibility...

Belgium expected to announce troops for Lebanon - CTV.ca

" Updated Fri. Aug. 25 2006 1:26 PM ET CTV.ca News Staff Europe has agreed to provide nearly half of the 15,000-member peacekeeping force for Lebanon, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said Friday. "Europe is providing the backbone of the force," Annan said after meeting with...

Terrorists Might Be Using The Porous Southwestern Border As An Infiltration P...

"What I worry about is the dangerously violent narcotics gangs, and especially the terrorists. There are people from countries of interest to the United States which could easily come over this border. They may already be in the country. We don't know."

Arabic Speaking Individuals In Mexican Border Towns

Living with the locals long enough to learn Spanish and obtain Mexican documentation. When they believe they can blend in, they pay smugglers to get them into the United States.

Israeli Warplanes Roar Over Lebanon

"BEIRUT, Lebanon Aug 21, 2006 (AP)— Israeli warplanes roared over Lebanon's northern Mediterranean coast and along its border with Syria on Monday, after the Lebanese defense minister warned rogue Palestinian rocket teams against attacking Israel and provoking retaliation...

UN urges larger European presence in Lebanon - ABC Online

" Lebanon By Washington correspondent Kim Landers The United Nations is making an urgent appeal for European countries to quickly provide troops for a peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon. Indonesia and Malaysia have each offered troops, but Israel is not comfortable with...

Don't bow to Indonesia, says Labor - Daily Telegraph

" August 15, 2006 12:00 Article from: AAP Font size: + - Send this article: Print Email LABOR immigration spokesman Tony Burke said today it was unlikely the dumping of tough asylum seeker laws would open the flood gates to refugees. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry has...

Castro to mark 80th birthday in recovery - Houston Chronicle

" AP Blog: Doing laundry is risky in Iraq Israel expands offensive in Lebanon Egeland: Mideast anger worst in 20 years Suspect tries to flee Turkey courthouse EU calls aviation security meeting Indonesia delays militiamen's executions SEARCH RESULTS U.S. asked to not...

Indonesians flee volcanic eruption

"Nearly 4,000 Indonesians are being evacuated from their villages after one of the world's most active volcanoes started erupting hot gas and lava. Villagers living close to Karangetan, a 5,800ft peak on Siau island, have been ordered out after lava began flowing just 400...