Accusing the captain of murder. Accusing the government of indock rating the children with books in the public schools. Iraqs Prime Minister asked the parliament to declare a state of emergency. A territory was taken over and including the largest city. The government buildings including an airport is seized. And nearly two and a half thousand prisoners are freed by fighters from the state of iraq and lavance. We are hearing what the Prime Minister has to say. We are will not allow them to remain under the grip of terrorism. We are calling on the National Organizations and u. N. And European Union and others to support the war on terror. They are fully aware that iraq could be the direct target but the region as a whole is going to suffer. We call upon them to cooperate with iraq and control therd boors in order to stop the terrorist groups from coming into iraq but cutting off the lines of support that provide them with funds, weapons and resources and men. The government is calling o
Tragic developments in afghanistan. Just as u. S. And allied forces are beginning their draw down, five american troops were killed. It happened in a remoment area of southern afghanistan yesterday. Where coalition and afghan troops were conducting a security operation ahead of this weekends president ial run off eviction. Our Mike Viqueira is live in washington what information has cam out so far. Reporter both afghanistan and the United States have a lot riding on the the election. The individual expected to sign the status of forces agreement. And as a result of that or perhaps because of that, a u. S. And International Coalition forces have upped their patrols upping their security ahead of the election. What we know is that as you reported, this was likely friendly fire from what we understand and details are sketchy at this moment. Air cover, allied air cover hitting the wrong target. We have a statement from pentagon spokesman rear admiral john kerby from early this morning he s
Antigovernment views. There has been a School Shooting in oregon, and i have just heard that a press conference was given, a students has been killed. The shooting took place in the town of troutdale about 15 miles east of portland. The Sheriffs Department also says it response today the gunshots at Reynolds High School this morning. It was about 8 07 a. M. Tactical team are currently evacuating students and staff. Police say the situation has now been stabilized. Again, one student was killed in this shooting. The shooter is also dead. Those evacuated are right now being reunited with their parents. I missed the bus this morning and i was at carls junior and the girl salt lake are you at reynolds i heard there was a shootout i sprinted up to the school i found out it was in the gym thats where i would have been if i was at school. I am glad i missed the bus. Tomorrow was due to be the last day of school at Reynolds High School. In afghanistan, just as u. S. And allied forces are begin
Scuffle with Court Officers as a trial for crew members accused of abandoning ship gets under. I College Student athletes fight for their rights. They want to be compensated for the use of their names and images and are taking the this. Caa to court to make it happen. Welcome to aljazeera. We begin with breaking news out of afghanistan. U. S. Defense officials confirmed five nato soldiers killed there are American Special forces. It happened in the southern part of the country while coalition and afghan troops were conduct ago security operation ahead of this weekend said president ial Runoff Election. It appears the americans may have been killed by friendly fire when a Coalition Aircraft may have released a strike on their passion. 35 nato soldiers have been killed so far this year in afghanistan. Most combat troops will be pulling out of there, but a small contingent of u. S. Forces may stay in the country. Good morning, im stephanie sy. Im john henry smith. Our other top story, tha
Multi-Platinum rock band Candlebox have announced the dates for their farewell tour, called "The Long Goodbye Tour"
The band also shared details for their 30th anniversary celebration and revealed they are working on their final studio album.
The farewell tour, which is set to kick off on June 10, will run through September 23 and feature a career retrospective of the band's extensive eight studio album catalogue.
The farewell tour dates, alongside the band's support dates with 3 Doors Down on their "Away From The Sun Anniversary Tour," will hit amphitheaters in major markets across the U.S.
Candlebox will also be performing one-night only with legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd on Friday, May 5, at Frank Brown Park in Panama City, Florida.
The band, which now features Kevin Martin, Brian Quinn, Adam Kury, Island Styles, and BJ Kerwin, also said they are working on their final studio album with Don Miggs and plan to release it later this year via Round Hill R