Intelligence gaps in ports deal revealed
The Coast Guard cited broad gaps in U S intelligence about a Dubai based DP World bid to control six U S port operations. The assessment warned that unknown threats could affect security and operations but officials later said questions were addressed by the multi agency panel and a second review was ordered to calm political uproar over port security.
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Iraqi forces capture senior al Qaida figure amid sectarian war fears
Iraqi security forces said they captured Abou al-Farouq a Syrian tied to Abu Musab al Zarqawi near Bakr west of Baghdad after raids that left several insurgents dead or detained. Violence across Iraq killed 36 that day as Sunni Arab leaders signaled willingness to rejoin unity talks if Shiites restore seized mosques.
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Carroll
Christian Science Monitor
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Abu Musab al- Zarqawi
Ramadi
Wolf Brigade
al-Farouq
al- Zarqawi
Bakr
Defense Ministry
Adnan al-Dulaimi
U.S. State Department
Adam Erell
Washington
Clinton says Rove obsessed with her as 2008 nominee
Sen Hillary Rodham Clinton said Karl Rove spends a lot of time obsessing about her and that he and other Republicans are using her to divert attention from GOP problems ahead of the 2006 congressional elections. She called Rove a brilliant strategist in a Albany interview.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Explosion at Wylie LP Gas prompts evacuations south of Lubbock
A propane plant fire near Lubbock triggered evacuations within a three-quarter mile radius after tanks exploded around 4:30 p.m. Five gallon tanks flew through the air while police and firefighters moved residents to safety using door to door alerts and reverse 911 calls. One person was treated for shortness of breath as crews worked to prevent an 18,000 gallon tank from overheating.
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Texas
Wylie LP Gas Inc
Roy Bassett
Iran presses expansion of uranium enrichment says IAEA
The IAEA reports Iran shows resolve to widen its uranium enrichment program in defiance of limits. The confidential document notes Tehran plans to install thousands of enriching centrifuges this year while negotiating with Russia on curbing internal activity.
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Circus giant Feld on trial in PETA spying case
Fairfax Virginia court hears PETA lawsuit against Feld Entertainment Inc the Ringling Bros operator alleging extensive corporate espionage. The suit claims the company stole donor lists and other sensitive documents and seeks 1.8 million in fees and damages plus full disclosure.
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CIA
People For the Ethical Treatment
Vienna
Feld Entertainment
Ringling Bros. Circus
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Strayhorn cries foul over petition timing for ballot access
Strayhorn campaign complains of petition restrictions as state officials clash over when signatures may be collected. Brad McClellan, campaign manager, says Roger Williams's office sent conflicting signals before confirming signatures must wait until after the March 7 primary. Strayhorn seeks ballot access as an independent challenging Gov. Rick Perry.
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Roger Williams
Brad McClellan
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Rick Perry
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British cash depot heist nets 53 million pounds in Britain
An audit shows thieves stole about 92 million dollars from a southeast England cash depot last week in the second largest cash theft in modern history. Securitas Cash Management Ltd confirmed 53 million pounds stolen. Police said four men were arrested in south London and nearby Kent and are being questioned.
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