Soldier Given Highest Medal For Heroism On A Ridge -- NPR/AP
The nation on Tuesday saluted its first living Medal of Honor winner of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, an Iowa sergeant who retrieved a wounded comrade under gunfire as the Taliban carried the stricken soldier away.
For Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, the tribute to his heroism was bittersweet, because it was a bloody day in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley and the soldier he brought back later died.
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MIDDLE EAST
Lebanon's Nasrallah: We'll hurt regime if charged with Hariri murder.
Bahrain, UAE seek to beef up missile capabilities as Iran tensions rise.
Israel delays vote on settlement freeze.
Iran starts "biggest" air defense war games. Iran set for air maneuvers Tuesday.
NATO's Iran 'threat' conundrum.
Egypt Islamists say over 600 arrested in election campaign.
Risks to US in gambit to keep the Middle East peace talks alive. Israelis debate swapping settlements freeze for U.S. jets.
ASIA
Tough choices for Myanmar dissident.
Building tragedies hit China, India; 119 killed.
China sends patrol vessel to disputed waters.
Taliban chief Mullah Omar rules out Afghan peace talks.
China, India, Russia vow to deepen cooperation.
Russia outraged over Thai decision to extradite accused arms dealer to U.S. 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout extradited.
AFRICA
Nigerian militants say seven oil workers seized.
Muslims torch Christian homes in southern Egypt.
Southern Sudanese in north avoid registering for independence referendum.
Morocco accuses West Sahara activists of killing police.
Fears of violence after Guinea's new president named.
How the Chandlers' release could spur Somali pirate kidnappings.
EUROPE
The biggest royal wedding since Charles and Diana: How Kate and Wills will bring the world to a standstill. Kate Middleton: Prince William's proposal was 'very romantic'.
Mob in Athens abuses Muslims as they celebrate Eid.
EU 'fighting for survival' over debts: president. Eurozone facing 'survival crisis'.
Analysis: Europe is next test for weakened Obama.
Four ministers resign from Berlusconi government in Italy.
In Russian justice, jury is something to work around.
AMERICAS
Gazprom of Russia to drill for oil in Cuban waters.
Argentina and Uruguay settle seven-year pulp mill row.
Haiti cholera clashes: UN troops shoot man dead.
One in 7 US households hit by hunger issues in 2009.
13 FARC guerrillas killed in airstrike.
Cuba and UK in anti-drug smuggling talks.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Somalia tops terrorism risk list, Pakistan second.
GOP’s McKeon: Reauthorize war on terror.
Hasan hearing ends in 4 minutes.
Suspected US missiles kill 20 in NW Pakistan.
UK agrees settlement with ex-Guantanamo detainees.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China raises US debt holdings as others offload.
A reeling bond market has EU members pushing for Ireland bailout. Contagion hits Portugal as Ireland dithers on rescue.
Euro under siege as now Portugal hits panic button.
Greek deficit much bigger than estimate.
GOP could make trouble for Google.
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