Regional Conflicts

Regional council OK’s private partner for rail transit

7 Feb 2012

Politicians have voted 8-1 to seek a private partner to build, maintain and operate rail transit, planned to open in 2017.

Lincoln East wins regional science bowl

7 Feb 2012

Lincoln East High School won the Nebraska Regional High School Science Bowl last weekend, although competition was slim because of the snowstorm.

Qatar holding reins of regional politics amid Arab turmoil

7 Feb 2012

An accord signed between Palestinian rivals in Qatar this week highlights the key role the gas-rich Gulf state is playing in the region as it steals the limelight from traditional regional powers.