What does end of Iraq war and Gadhafi's death mean for Middle East? The Middle East continues to undergo major changes with the recent death of Moammar Gadhafi, growing protests in Syria, and the planned withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq by year's end. Former Ambassador to Yemen Barbara Bodine will discuss the shifting dynamics in the region and the significance of these recent events.Midday, October 25, 2011
US pulls envoy out of Syria over security concerns State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Monday that Ambassador Robert Ford returned to Washington this weekend after "credible threats against his personal safety."October 24, 2011
Obama: Gadhafi, Iraq show renewed US leadership President Barack Obama says the death of Libya's Moammar Gadhafi and the end of the Iraq war are powerful reminders of America's renewed leadership in the world.October 22, 2011
Kenyan official: Somali militants on the run Kenya's Foreign Affairs minister says the Islamist insurgents being pursued by the Kenyan army in
neighboring Somalia are on the run and growing weaker by the day.October 22, 2011
Red Bulls mission in Iraq is unchanged The Minnesota National Guard mission in Iraq remains unchanged by today's announcement that U.S. troops will withdraw by year's end, guard officials said.October 21, 2011
Obama: 'Long war in Iraq' over by year's end The American withdrawal by the end of 2011 was sealed in a deal between the two countries when George W. Bush was president. Obama declared the end of the combat mission earlier this year.October 21, 2011
UN wants probe into Gadhafi's 'disturbing' death The U.N. human rights office called Friday for an investigation into the death of ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, noting that his death robbed his victims of a chance at "cathartic" justice in the courts.October 21, 2011
Mpls police arrest 7 at US Bank protest Protesters say they want bank executives held accountable for their role in the country's foreclosure crisis.October 20, 2011
Obituary: Eccentric dictator killed by his own people Moammar Gadhafi He was a sponsor of terrorism who latr helped the U.S. in the war on terror. And he was an Arab nationalist who also mocked Arab rulers.October 20, 2011
BBC live coverage: Gadhafi reportedly captured and killed The Libyan transitional government says Colonel Moammar Gadhafi has been captured and possibly killed by rebel forces. The BBC will share the latest developments along with reports on the ground from Libya.Midday, October 20, 2011
Gadhafi's demise marks end of long-time regime Moammar Gadhafi was killed Thursday when revolutionary forces overwhelmed his hometown, Sirte, the last major bastion of resistance two months after his regime fell.October 20, 2011
Messiah Men's Choir: Minnesota Sounds and Voices Instead of coming up through church choirs or music conservatories, the members of the Messiah's Men choir found their voices together, after escaping their civil war-ravaged homeland of Liberia.October 17, 2011
Occupy Wall Street reaches 1-month birthday The month-old Occupy Wall Street movement has nearly $300,000 in the bank and participants are finding satisfaction in its widening impact.October 17, 2011