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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2008
Page
3
Gunmen wounded President Jose Ramos-Horta and opened fire on a car carrying Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in coordinated attacks on East Timor’s leadership. Gusmao said the attempt failed and the president was injured. The violence recalls 2006 unrest that killed 37 and displaced thousands.
A spate of violent incidents in northern Iraq killed up to 53 people as a suicide truck bombing targeted a checkpoint near Balad, injuring many others. Authorities cited the toll from hospital and police reports, with U S and Iraqi forces fighting insurgents amid ongoing security concerns.
Sgt. Evan Vela, 24, convicted of murder without premeditation and aiding and abetting in planting a weapon on the victim. He was sentenced to 10 years, forfeiture of pay, dishonorable discharge, and confinement since July in Kuwait, with automatic appeal.
The Writers Guild of America recommends a tenetative three year contract and asks members to vote on ending the three month strike. Separate votes on strike resolution and contract acceptance clear the way for a near return to work with meetings in New York and Los Angeles led by Patric Verrone.
Barack Obama defeated Hillary Clinton in Maine caucuses with 15 delegates to nine while 24 delegates are allocated statewide. With 99 percent reporting Obama led state delegates 2 079 to 1 396 and 18 uncommitted. Weather slowed some caucus start times but turnout remained strong.
Democratic Sen Hillary Clinton ousted campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle and named Maggie Williams to lead operations as Obama dominates fundraising and momentum. Doyle will remain as a senior adviser. Clinton sought Edwards endorsement after private North Carolina visit while Obama plans talks with Edwards.
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