Illinois GOP leader calls on Sen Burris to resign
Illinois GOP leader urged Senator Roland Burris to resign amid fresh allegations he lied to legislators. Burris released an affidavit contradicting previous statements to a Blagojevich impeachment inquiry. A Republican called for resignation, saying the state cannot endure the situation.
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Chicago
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Plane on autopilot at crash near Buffalo
The commuter plane Continental Flight 3407 was on autopilot until just before it crashed in icy weather, suggesting a possible violation of safety guidance. NTSB investigator Steve Chealander said autopilot disengagement in icy conditions is advised and the aircraft briefly returned to manual control before the fatal descent.
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N.Y
Steve Chealander
National Transportation Safety Board
Chealander
Pakistan Apto Swat Deal Could Enforce Islamic Law
Pakistan negotiators reach a peace accord with a Taliban linked group in the Swat Valley aiming to implement Islamic law in Malakand division. Militants declare a 10 day cease fire while US warns the talks buy time for insurgents amid Pakistan’s fragile government.
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Swat
Pakistan
al-Qaida
Taliban
U.S
Afghanistan
United States
Swat Valley
Malakand
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Olmert pressures for Gilad Schalit release before Gaza border openness
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said border crossings with Gaza will not be fully opened until Sgt. Gilad Schalit, held since 2007, is freed. Egypt mediates a long term truce with Hamas as talks near. A Gaza rocket attack caused no injuries but prompted retaliatory policy.
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Ehud Olmert
Gaza
Egypt
Israel
Hamas
Olmert
Gilad Schalit
U.S
Australian firefighters push to quench Victoria fires
Firefighters contained a new overnight blaze east of Melbourne and reported progress on eight remaining wildfires still out of control in Victoria. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd set a national day of mourning for the disaster hosting a ceremony at the Australian Open arena.
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Australia
Kevin Rudd
Victoria
Country Fire Authority
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Weir
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