Soldier, 7 militants die in gunbattle in Pakistan's Swat ValleySeptember 9th, 2009 Pakistan: Soldier, 7 militants die in Swat clashISLAMABAD — Pakistan's military says one soldier and seven militants have died in a gunbattle in the northwestern Swat Valley, where the army has waged a four-month-old offensive against the Taliban. An army statement Wednesday says the clash came as security forces were conducting a search operation in the Charai area.
The Israeli military says reports of another soldier abducted are falseAugust 14th, 2009 Israeli military says all troops accounted forJERUSALEM — The Israeli military says all troops are accounted for after investigating reports that a soldier had been abducted. The military said Friday morning that no soldiers are missing.
Taliban awaiting US response on captured American soldierAugust 10th, 2009 KABUL - Taliban leader Mullah Omar's council is reportedly waiting for a response from the United States to its demands before deciding on the fate of a captured American soldier. It was the first news of 23-year-old Private First Class Bowe R Bergdahl since a Taliban video was released on July 18, certifying that he was in the captivity of the militants.
Hundreds attend vigil for Idaho soldier captured in AfghanistanJuly 23rd, 2009 Hundreds attend vigil for captured soldierHAILEY, Idaho — More than 500 people attended a vigil Wednesday night for an Idaho soldier who was captured in Afghanistan by the Taliban. The hourlong event was held in Pfc.
2nd of 3 Indiana State Prison escapees caught at parents' home in southern IndianaJuly 21st, 2009 2nd of 3 Indiana prison escapees capturedROCKPORT, Ind. — Authorities say the second of three inmates who escaped from the Indiana State Prison has been captured in southern Indiana.
Statement from family of soldier captured in AfghanistanJuly 20th, 2009 Statement from family of captured soldierText of statement released Monday by family of Pfc. Bowe R. Bergdahl, who was captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan:
"We've been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support and concern towards Bowe and our family.
Idaho parents of captured soldier plead for privacy during ongoing ordealJuly 20th, 2009 Family of captured soldier wants privacy in ordealHAILEY, Idaho — The Pentagon said Monday that troops are "sparing no effort" to find an American soldier captured by the Taliban as his family pleaded for privacy and residents in his hometown tied yellow ribbons on trees along Main Street in a show of solidarity. The actions came two days after the Taliban released a video of Pfc.
Hamas TV shows cartoon mocking Israeli soldier held 3 years in GazaJuly 6th, 2009 Hamas cartoon mocks captured Israeli soldierJERUSALEM — Hamas TV in Gaza has broadcast a short animated movie mocking an Israeli soldier captured by the militant Islamic group three years ago. Israeli media played excerpts of the movie Monday.
Taliban Web site says it has captured a US soldier in AfghanistanJuly 6th, 2009 Taliban confirms capture of US soldierCAIRO — The Taliban confirmed on its Web site that it is holding an American soldier that the U.S. military had earlier described as possibly being in enemy hands.
US says American soldier missing, believed captured by insurgents in eastern AfghanistanJuly 2nd, 2009 American soldier feared captured in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — An American soldier is believed being held by the Taliban after he walked off his base in eastern Afghanistan without his body armor and weapon, officials said Thursday. The military has intercepted communications in which insurgents said they had captured an American, two U.S.
US military says insurgents capture an American soldier in eastern AfghanistanJuly 2nd, 2009 US: American soldier captured in AfghanistanKABUL — Insurgents have captured an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Thursday.
Missing circus monkey captured in central Fla. mobile home park with the lure of junk foodApril 21st, 2009 Monkey, missing for 6 weeks, captured in Fla.FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. — He spent six weeks on the lam from the circus, but Reggie the spider monkey has been captured with the help of junk food.
NATO soldier killed in AfghanistanMarch 17th, 2009 KABUL - A foreign soldier was killed in an insurgent attack in southern Afghanistan, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said Tuesday, raising the number of NATO troops killed in the past three days to 10. The soldier died of wounds Monday, the ISAF said in a statement.
British soldier killed in AfghanistanMarch 15th, 2009 British soldier killed in AfghanistanLONDON — Britain's defense ministry says a soldier has been killed while on patrol in southern Afghanistan. The ministry said the soldier, from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh, died Sunday in an explosion.
Miller's parents happy with her new roleMarch 11th, 2009 LONDON - British actress Sienna Miller's parents are happy with her new role because in the past they had to watch her die on-screen or battle drug addiction. According to thesun.co.uk, Miller's parents are tired of seeing her play tortured roles and are eager to watch her new role in 'G.I Joe'.