Tibet’s spiritual leader wants to step down as political head of the exiled Tibetan movement
Quake, subsequent tsunami knocked out power, caused cooling systems to fail at plants in Fukushima, about 240 kilometers north of Tokyo
8.9 magnitude quake strikes off northeastern coast, sparking tsunami warnings across the Pacific
Announcement comes as NATO members begin two days of talks to discuss possibility of imposing no-fly zone to stop air attacks
Officials say President Obama is receiving regular briefings on the issue, but is not ready to take specific action
Analysts believe poorly organized rebels, better-armed troops loyal to Gadhafi, constitute ingredients for prolonged stalemate
Although they participated in protests alongside men, many women feel excluded from political process
One of options to topple Libyan leader might be a covert program
Two senators say US should play an active role in helping moderates who have revolted against authoritarian in North Africa and Mideast
