In the News: Mar-20

Israel to investigate killings of civilians in Gaza operation - 20 Mar 2009 at 11:00am - JERUSALEM — The Israeli army's chief prosecutor on Thursday announced an investigation into the killings of Palestinian civilians during Israel's military incursion into Gaza earlier this year as soldiers' testimony about the operation triggered a public furor.

U.S.: Air strikes kill 11 insurgents in Iraq - 20 Mar 2009 at 5:59am - The U.S. military says at least 11 insurgents were killed in an air strike on their hideout in the south of Diyala province.

Thought for the day:
Give a man a fire and he's warm for the day. But set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life. -Terry Pratchett, Discworld