Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

Australia issues stamps commemorating Thorpe's gold medal

Australia issues stamps commemorating Thorpe's gold medal

SYDNEY, Australia - Australia issued stamps commemorating swimming sensation Ian Thorpe, who smashed his own world record to win gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle on Sept. 16. The 17-year-old world champion clocked 3 minutes, 40.59 seconds to slice 0.74 second off the world mark he set at the Australian Olympic trials in May. Thorpe returned to the pool later in the day to swim the anchor leg as Australia won the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay in a new world record of 3:13.67, edging out the U.S. team by just 0.19 second.

Australia issues stamps commemorating Thorpe's gold medal

Australia issues stamps commemorating Thorpe's gold medal

SYDNEY, Australia - Australia issued stamps commemorating swimming sensation Ian Thorpe, who smashed his own world record to win gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle on Sept. 16. The 17-year-old world champion clocked 3 minutes, 40.59 seconds to slice 0.74 second off the world mark he set at the Australian Olympic trials in May. Thorpe returned to the pool later in the day to swim the anchor leg as Australia won the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay in a new world record of 3:13.67, edging out the U.S. team by just 0.19 second.