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Libyan Rebels Chased From Eastern Town

Staff / Truthdig Mar 14, 2011 Pro-Gadhafi forces pressed their assault on rebel positions in Libya, pushing the revolutionary army from the eastern town of Brega. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, meantime, was preparing to meet with the rebels’ revolutionary council. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

D.C. Council Opens Its Eyes

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2009 The DC council passed a measure Tuesday to recognize same-sex marriages within the district by a 12-1 vote -- with D stalwart/weirdo Marion Barry casting the lone dissension The result will likely prime the debate on legalizing same-sex marriage in D. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.N. OK’s Peacekeeping in Darfur

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2006 The U.N. Security Council has approved plans to create a peacekeeping force in Darfur, but will not deploy the troops until Sudan agrees. The force of up to 22,500 would "replace or absorb" the 7,000 African Union soldiers whose mandate expires Sept. 30. (h/t: Think Progress) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Italy Bails Out France

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2006 Italy's prime minister has tentatively offered to take the leadership role in Lebanon's peacekeeping mission with a deployment of 3,000 troops. France, which was to lead the mission, has offered only 200 troops after expressing concern over the force's mandate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Missouri Town May Evict Unwed Couples With Kids

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2006 Current law in Black Jack, Mo., prohibits more than three people from living together unless they are related by "blood, marriage or adoption." The City Council rejected amending that law to include unmarried couples with children. We're speechless. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )