Obama uses recess appointments to fill four posts
President Obama bypassed the Senate to appoint Winslow Sargeant Richard Sorian Maria del Carmen Aponte and Elisabeth Hagen to four federal posts through recess appointments set to run until the end of next year. The actions followed political gridlock during the election year. In other news a bull charged into spectators in Tafalla Navarra injuring 40 and killing the animal. The incident occurred during a youth event at the Tafalla arena. Washington said talks toward direct Israel Palestine peace negotiations were close with an announcement possible soon.
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Saudi judge debates paralysis punishment in cleaver attack
In Tabuki province a Saudi judge asked hospitals whether they could damage a suspect’s spinal cord as punishment for injuring Abdul-Aziz al-Mutairi, who was left paralyzed and later lost a foot in a fight two years ago. The attacker could face an eye-for-an-eye style retribution under Islamic law.
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World pledges rise to meet Pakistan flood aid target
UN meeting spurred a surge in pledges toward a $460 million immediate aid goal for Pakistan floods. Ban Ki moon urged bigger global response while Pakistan reports over 20 million in need of shelter food and clean water. The United States pledged an additional $60 million, lifting its total to over $150 million.
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Expelled Gypsies Return to Romania from France
Dozens of Roma migrants arrived in Bucharest as France began a controversial expulsion. A group of 61 returning from Lyon noted they would likely return to France. overall 371 are slated to go back by mid September with 41 to Bulgaria. The walk of return is described as voluntary with adults paid 390 dollars and 130 dollars per child. France plans to start digital fingerprinting in September to curb repeated benefits.
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Auction of Blagojevich items attracts crowd in Arlington Heights
A storage auction of Rod Blagojevich belongings drew over 100 people in heat as items moved slowly. A neon sign reading Governor Blagojevich sold for 375 dollars while proceeds will go to Children’s Memorial Hospital amid the ex-governor’s recent federal trial verdicts on multiple counts.
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