Jena teens urged for immediate pardon by lawmakers
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus urge Governor Blanco to pardon Mychal Bell and five other Jena Six teens. Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says they have paid their debt. Blanco cannot grant a pardon without Pardon Board recommendation before she leaves office January 14, with the board meeting on January 17.
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Rice says U S has no permanent enemies amid Iran North Korea talks
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States could improve ties with Iran and North Korea if they meet international demands on nuclear programs. She cited Libya as example of possible diplomacy and warned Pyongyang to declare its atomic programs and disable facilities, while leaving room for missed deadlines.
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Gates hints at Afghan boost possible if security improves
Defense Secretary Gates said U S forces in Iraq could steadily decline toward about 100000 by year end if security improves, with a possible small increase in Afghanistan. He warned Congress funding remains short of need and warned of spring money constraints.
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Israeli minister hints at conditional Gaza cease fire
Israel infrastructure minister Binyamin Ben Eliezer said he favors a conditional cease fire with Hamas, suggesting long term talks if arms smuggling stops and Hamas releases a captured Israeli soldier. Olmert’s office maintained the stance that talks require Hamas to renounce violence and recognize Israel.
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Saudi authorities foil plot against holy sites during hajj
Saudi Interior Ministry said police arrested men planning to attack holy sites outside Mecca during the hajj. The spokesman told the AP security forces foiled a terror plot aimed at confounding authorities as nearly 3 million pilgrims completed the pilgrimage with a final Mecca visit.
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