Army Chief Of Staff: Fort Hood Massacre A 'Kick In The Gut,' As Investigators Search For Answers -- FOX News
The massacre at Fort Hood that left 13 dead and 30 injured was a "kick in the gut," Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said Friday, as military officials tried to piece together what led an Army psychiatrist to open fire on his fellow soldiers.
The Army wouldn't discuss a motive, but initial reports suggested that the suspect, 39-year-old Nidal Malik Hasan, was dreading his imminent deployment to Afghanistan and had been critical of the wars there and in Iraq.
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MIDDLE EAST
The haul: 320 tons of Katyushas, other rockets, shells and bullets.
No takers for Abbas' Palestinian presidency. Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair.
Israel rejects U.N. assembly vote on Gaza war.
Saudi jets 'attack Yemen rebels'.
Iraqis again fail to approve election law.
ASIA
Obama's Asia tour kicks off at critical time on home front.
Canada's Afghan pullout plans underway, top general says.
2 coalition service members missing in Afghanistan. Clashes as NATO seeks soldiers missing in Afghanistan.
How important are Taliban headquarters? Key Pakistan Taliban town 'falls'. Pakistani forces enter Taliban headquarters.
Burmese army targets India rebels.
China blasts U.S. duties ahead of Obama visit.
Thailand recalls its Ambassador to Cambodia.
AFRICA
Dirty diamonds and dirtier politics in Zimbabwe.
Congolese rebel's war crimes trial to start April 27: court.
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai calls off Cabinet-meetings boycott.
International prosecutor to seek inquiry into Kenya violence.
EUROPE
Berlin prepares for celebrations 20 years after fall of wall.
Serbia charges six for 1992 killings in Bosnia.
Karadzic gets delay, and lawyer, in war crimes trial.
Brain drain in reverse behind fallen Berlin wall.
AMERICAS
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Honduras leadership in limbo as accord dissolves. Zelaya aide says Honduran agreement has failed. Honduran de facto leader to form government without Zelaya.
Peru rebels attack army outpost, killing 1 soldier.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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