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In bloom

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US signals possibility of arming Syrian rebels

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White House and State Department officials are reportedly considering the possibility of arming Syrian rebels if a political solution to the ongoing turmoil can't be reached and the bloodshed continues.

Spain: Festival de Jerez through March 10

23 hours 46 min ago
The Festival de Jerez in Jerez de la Frontera near Cadiz focuses this year on the evolution of 21st century flamenco dancing and the artists who are trying innovative ways to express the dance’s spirit.

Festivals & events, Feb. 23 and beyond

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Event details are subject to change; it’s wise to check with the tourist board before traveling.

Ski club and MWR trips, Feb. 23 and beyond

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Flea markets, Feb. 23 and beyond

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Tours by on-base agencies, Feb. 23 and beyond

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Hop to it! Easter egg markets are springing up all over Germany

23 hours 46 min ago
An egg is an egg, you say, and that is true. But they do come in all sizes. There are pigeon eggs, chicken eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs and even ostrich eggs. The amazing thing is what you can do with an egg.

Easter egg market listings

23 hours 46 min ago

U.S. officials see progress in squeezing Lord’s Resistance Army in central Africa

23 hours 46 min ago
Four months after U.S. special operations forces deployed to central Africa as part of a multinational hunt for the Lord’s Resistance Army and its elusive leader, Joseph Kony, attacks by the group are down and defections are up as pressure on the Ugandan rebel group mounts, according to senior U.S. military and diplomatic officials.

Summit seeks to ease retraining for troops entering civilian workforce

23 hours 46 min ago
Business leaders and veterans advocates say state licensing and certification rules are a crippling obstacle for troops seeking post-military careers, and the problem will worsen if solutions aren’t found soon.

Japan: Ojiya Balloon Festival feature fireworks

23 hours 46 min ago
Winter in Japan can be magical, and with so many places to go skiing or snowboarding, it’s easy to miss out on other activities taking place.

Japan: Rare trees on display at exhibition

23 hours 46 min ago
It’s truly wondrous to see Nagahama bonbai — Japanese apricot bonsai trees — on display at the Keiunkan, a traditional Japanese-style building, during the Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition.

NATO: 99 percent of reformed insurgents staying out of fight

23 hours 46 min ago
Nearly all of the 3,100 former Taliban fighters who have officially laid down their weapons and joined an Afghan government reintegration program appear to have left the fight for good, a NATO official said Wednesday.

On-base activities

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Off-base festivities

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Afghan protests spread over Quran burning; at least seven dead

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A wave of anti-American rage swept across Afghanistan on Wednesday, leaving at least seven people dead and more than 30 injured during a second day of protests over coalition troops at Bagram Air Base burning copies of the Quran.

Annual march Saturday to honor 82nd Airborne's role in Battle of Bulge

23 hours 46 min ago
The 82nd Airborne Division in World War II played a central role in the Battle of the Bulge, with paratroops fighting in or near scores of Belgian towns. On Saturday, some of those towns will be revisited as part of an annual hike in southeastern Belgium that commemorates the division’s part in that epic battle.

Yokota, others survive tight contests

23 hours 46 min ago
Held scoreless the entire second half, a frustrated Warren Manegan said he’d have no more of it – and in the process saved Yokota’s boys basketball season.

US Navy base on Sicily re-opens after flood-related closure

23 hours 46 min ago
Officials at the U.S. Navy base on Sicily re-opened the base Wednesday about 4:15 p.m. after it had been closed about eight hours because of flooded roads leading to both Naval Air Station Sigonella I and II, a Navy spokesman said.