Osama bin Laden's last words show dark days for al Qaeda - Associated Press/CBS News "In letters from his last hideout, Osama bin Laden fretted about dysfunction in his terrorist network and crumbling trust from Muslims he wished to incite against their government and the West."
Russia threatens pre-emptive strikes on NATO shield - ABC Online "Russia says it is prepared to use pre-emptive force if the United States goes ahead with its plans for a missile defence system based in Eastern Europe."
U.S. triples military aid to Philippines in 2012 - Reuters "The United States will nearly triple its military funding for the Philippines this year, the Philippine foreign ministry said on Thursday, as tensions rise with China over disputed islands and Washington bolsters its alliance with Manila."
