North Korea urges embassies to consider staff evacuation
North Korea warned it cannot guarantee diplomat safety after next Wednesday and urged embassies to move staff out amid rising tension over US South Korea drills and UN sanctions. Britain and Poland dismissed immediate evacuation plans while the UN stressed ongoing humanitarian work in the DPRK.
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FAA delays closure of air traffic towers at 149 small airports
FAA will keep funding 149 towers including Dubuque till June 15 amid legal challenges from airports. The delay limits safety risks and buys time for funding, with Dubuque officials calling the move frustrating and flawed. Dubuque handles about 50 000 yearly operations and 300 400 daily landings, including some American Airlines flights.
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Regents Transparency Task Force Open to Broader Scope
Iowa regents transparency task force may broaden its charge beyond public records to include the board’s decision making. Senator Jeff Danielson urged including openness of processes. Regent Lang supported bringing discussion into scope. The nine member panel meets May 10 in Des Moines with public hearings planned.
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