Revolution in Egypt

Egyptians air grievances, ignoring army warning

Cairo airport workers protested for better pay Wednesday, textile workers went on strike to demand a corruption investigation and residents living along the Suez Canal pressed for closure of a chemical factory allegedly dumping toxic waste into a lake in the latest wave of unrest shaking Egypt.

U.S. military: Aid to Egypt has 'incalculable value'

U.S. military aid to Egypt has been of "incalculable value," helping its armed forces become a capable, professional body, the top U.S. military officer told Congress Wednesday.
Military moves quickly to bring elections to Egypt

Egypt geared up Tuesday for a breakneck rush to democracy as its military rulers vowed to hand authority to an elected civilian government in six months and ordered legal experts to draft a revised constitution in 10 days.

FEATURE STORY

Living memorial outgrows space in somber reflection of the wars’ toll

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Unlike memorials created after a conflict ends, providing only the chance to look back on history, this one is a living memorial, growing along with the death toll. It presents a visual record of the human cost of war as it’s being paid — a powerful opportunity for reflection while the country can still change the path it has chosen.
Sharing WWII lessons in 140 characters (or less)

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For years, Hal Miller wouldn’t talk about landing on Utah Beach and the subsequent D-Day invasion. How, with his twin by his side in Normandy on June 6, 1944, he witnessed history. But now — thanks to the social networking platform Twitter — his story is being shared to remind younger generations of the sacrifices and horrors of World War II.

Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical Depression 04W (Leepi), # 2

Leepi moving rapidly north, should give Okinawa, Kanto glancing blows.
Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical Depression 04W, # 1

Okinawa can expect a wet, windy Wednesday evening/Thursday morning.
Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical cyclone formation alert: TCCOR 3 set for Okinawa

Still much uncertainty but Kadena weather sees CPA at 3 p.m. Wednesday, possible destructive winds 3-5 p.m.
Pacific Sportsblog

Things learned, observed in USFJ-AFL Week 9.0

After some early-season doldrums, South Division closes regular season with two compelling showdowns.
Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical cyclone formation alert: Japan bound; question’s when

Okinawa, Japan main islands can expect windy visitor later this week; timeline, strength still in question.
Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical disturbance near Philippines

New disturbance might become tropical depression in next day or so; Okinawa could feel some effects.