As the conflict in Syria continues and government warplanes continue to attack the rebels in the capital city of Damascus and the city of Alleppo, Syria's foreign minister, Walid al-Moallem announced Monday while in Moscow, that President Bashar al-Assad is open to dialogue with any parties that want to take part.
An early morning accident took the life of 21-year-old Soldotna resident Shelby Gillins on the Kenai Spur Highway on Thursday.
It was reported by the Iraqi government that seven members of a government-backed militia were gunned down by gunmen dressed in military-issued uniforms on Friday.
On Thursday, the president of India, Pranab Mukherjee announced that his country will be launching a mission to Mars in 2013.