Gas explosion rocks central Prague injuring up to forty
A Prague blast likely caused by gas injured up to 40 people and forced evacuations near the Vitava river. The building housed an IATA office and art gallery, with nearby landmarks including Cafe Slavia affected. No fatalities reported. Nearby streets were cordoned off as medics treated victims.
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Prague
Czech Republic
National Theatre
Prague Castle
International Air Transport Association
IATA
Zdenek Schwarz
Czech
Venceslava Lehnetkova
Reuters Television
Cafe
Slavia
Prague Famu Film School
Social Sciences
Charles University
Reims
Letta Wins Confidence Vote in Italy as Coalitions Unite
Italy's new prime minister Enrico Letta secured parliament support with 453 votes in favor for his confidence motion. He pledged to shift EU policy from austerity to growth and jobs, amid a fragile economy and a lukewarm 41 percent approval rating.
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Rome
Italy
Enrico Letta
European Union
Letta
Monti
Chamber of Deputies
Reuter
Mario Monti
Chigi Palace
Mississippi martial arts instructor appears in ricin letters case
Everett Dutschke, 41, appeared in federal court in Oxford charging developing and possessing ricin and attempting to use it as a weapon. He was arrested in Tupelo after searches of his business and home. A preliminary hearing is set, with prosecutors expected to present more evidence.
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Tupelo, Miss
Mississippi
Barack Obama
U.S
Everett Dutschke
Tupelo
Miss
Ter
Dutschke
Oxford
George Lucas
McIn
Obama
Roger Wicker
Washington
Kevin Curtis
Curtis
Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx tapped for transportation secretary
President Obama nominated Charlotte North Carolina mayor Anthony Foxx to lead the transportation department. Foxx would become the first black cabinet member in Obama's second term and faces Senate confirmation.
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Senate
Washington
Barack Obama
Charlotte
N.C
Foxx
Ray LaHood
White House
East Room
Obama
Anthony
LaHood
Congress
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