Bombing at Mogadishu Graduation Kills 19 Officials
A man in a black burqa detonated at a doctors graduation in Mogadishu killing 19, including parents, students, and three government ministers. The blast at the Shamo Hotel hall injures 55 as Islamist rebels widen threats to Kenya and Uganda amid Somalia's fragile U.N. backed government. Minister Ibrahim Hassan Addou among the dead, a Somali American ex-teacher.
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Last U S World War I vet backs memorial on National Mall
Frank Buckles the last U S World War I survivor urges a Senate committee to back a law dedicating a World War I memorial on the National Mall. He recalls service as a medic driver, later POW experience, and family note on health. Missouri backers pursue Liberty Memorial in Kansas City as alternative national memorial.
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India vows to slow carbon emissions growth by 20 percent
India pledges to cut carbon intensity by 20 to 25 percent from 2005 levels over the next decade. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh told Parliament emissions will rise but at a quarter of the pace, with India’s population of 1.2 billion boosting total greenhouse gases.
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Pompeii Goes Online in Google Street View Tour
The Italian Culture Ministry and Google bring Pompeii to Street View allowing users to virtually stroll avenues villas temples and theaters of the ancient city. Pompeii destroyed in AD 79 by Mount Vesuvius eruption preserved by ash offers glimpses into ancient life.
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