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• Pentagon wants more women closer to front lines
  For the past decade women in the U.S. military have served, fought and died on the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan. On Thursday, Pentagon rules will catch up a bit with reality.February 9, 2012
• Unrest in Syria
  Amid escalating violence, the United States has closed their embassy in Damascus, Syria. Global leaders continue to call for the ouster of President Assad, after a double veto at the UN by China and Russia. As the death toll continues to rise, how will this uprising end?Midmorning, February 8, 2012
• US searches for strategy to halt Syria violence
  The United States appears to be out of answers on what to do with Syria.February 8, 2012
• Why is it hard to get news from Iran and Syria?
  The BBC's World Have Your Say looks into the challenge of getting accurate and timely information from Iran, which puts many restrictions on its media and freedom of speech. The program also reports on the situation in Syria, where the military continues to press attacks on the city of Homs.Midday, February 8, 2012
• US tightens sanctions on Iran's Central Bank
  In a letter to Congress Monday, President Obama said the tougher sanctions are warranted "particularly in light of the deceptive practices of the Central Bank of Iran and other Iranian banks."February 6, 2012
• BBC live: Syrian army firing upon city of Homs
  BBC's World Have Your Say presents continuing coverage of Syrian military attacks on protesters in Homs, located in western Syria. The BBC reports the army has begun shelling building and houses within the city.Midday, February 6, 2012
• US closes embassy in Syria
  President Barack Obama says it is important to resolve the ongoing conflict in Syria without outside military intervention.February 6, 2012
• Minneapolis airlift wing to lose 8 aircraft
  The Minneapolis-based 934th Airlift Wing will lose its eight C-130 Hercules aircraft next year. Air Force officials say 82 Air Force Reserve Command aircraft at bases across the country will be retired during the 2013 fiscal year.February 5, 2012
• Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria
  Russia and China on Saturday vetoed a Security Council resolution backing an Arab League peace plan that calls for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down amid escalating violence.February 4, 2012
• UN council to vote on Syria amid new assault
  European envoys to the Security Council said they would vote Saturday on a draft resolution backing an Arab League call for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down amid talk that Russia would ask for a delay.February 4, 2012
• News Cut: The picture in the wallet
  For about 20 years, MPR's Bob Collins has been carrying around a photo of Capt. Jonathan "Jack" Edwards' family. He died 21 years ago today.February 2, 2012
• Should the U.N. accept Palestine as a full member state?
  Midday presents an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate on whether the United Nations should accept Palestine as a full member state, or if Israel and Palestine should continue brokered negotiations for a two-state solution. Will this latest maneuver move the peace process forward, or set it back?Midday, February 1, 2012
• Red Bulls' mission after Iraq shifts to training
  Most of the 4,100 troops still serving in the Iraq region are members of Minnesota's National Guard.January 31, 2012
• Central Minn. vets mark end of Iraq war
  Veterans from central Minnesota gathered at the Veterans Affairs center in St. Cloud Monday night to mark the end of the war in Iraq.January 31, 2012
• What should the U.N. Security Council do about Syria?
  The BBC's "World Have Your Say" focuses on the United Nations Security Council's actions on Syria. The United States and European Union want to break the current impasse with Russia on a resolution calling for the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad.Midday, January 31, 2012

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