Veterans Affairs pledges steps after cemetery mismarking review
VA reports 102 misplaced headstones and 21 missing markers across cemeteries, plus 249 problems at 13 sites. The department will require contractors to keep headstones at renovations and perform daily site inspections as it continues audits of nearly 1.5 million grave sites. VA undersecretary Steve L. Muro said the agency recognizes the emotional impact and aims to get it right.
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Mississippi Court Upholds Barbour Pardons End of Term
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that former Gov Haley Barbours pardons issued in his final days were valid despite challenges over a 30 day publication requirement The decision affirmed that the governor alone decides whether constitutional publication requirements were met and upheld mercy powers.
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Diplomacy Sought as Iran Nuclear Standoff Persists
Six world powers urged diplomacy over war after a week at the IAEA board meeting. Russia and China backed a milder line, while Western nations pressed for a negotiated solution with Iran, highlighting cooperation challenges for future talks in Vienna.
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Viral Kony video makes Joseph Kony an Internet sensation
In Kampala Uganda the Kony 2012 campaign by Invisible Children goes viral with over 32 million YouTube views by Thursday about Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army. The film aims to raise awareness and pressure for prosecution by the ICC as U.S. and local troops hunt across four Central African nations. Ugandan military spokesman Col Felix Kulayigye notes Kony's forces are weakened and split into smaller groups.
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Britons and Italian hostage killed in Nigeria rescue attempt
British and Italian hostages Chris McManus and Franco Lamolinara were killed during a Nigerian rescue operation amid claims the captors were tied to al Qaida and Boko Haram. Officials cited crossfire or execution as possible causes. PM Cameron noted credible information about location after months of uncertainty.
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Greece eyes broad private investor turnout on debt swap
Athens officials and global markets show confidence as private bond holders rush to join Greece's debt reduction deal before the Thursday deadline. Participation ends at 3 p.m. with a 53.5 percent face-value loss for holders in exchange for new bonds. Early results expected today.
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