Yemen embassies closed amid al Qaida threats
Yemen officials dismissed the al Qaida threat as exaggerated while the United States and Britain temporarily closed their embassies in Sana a and other sites. U S officials warn of increased terrorism risk from Yemen with hundreds of group members and potential attacks on embassies as President Saleh faces political strain.
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School mergers face cash squeeze in Iowa budget cuts
The Des Moines bureau reports Iowa may see fewer school districts as a sharp drop in state revenue and stalled federal stimulus aid erode funding for K-12 and higher education. Legislators warn no area will be spared as districts plan for tuition increases and tax shifts.
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Iowa Professors Back Moving 1884 Science Hall on Campus
Archivist David McCartney notes Thomas Macbride and Samuel Calvin advocated relocating Science Hall rather than demolish it after flood risk. The three story brick building, 115 by 86 feet and 6,000 tons, faced critics. Chicago firm L P Friestedt and Co. won an $18,000 contract to move it to a site 200 feet northwest.
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Burj Dubai Opens as World’s Tallest Building in Dubai
Dubai opens Burj Dubai now named Burj Khalifa, towering over 2,684 feet with more than 160 floors. The structure houses Armani Hotel luxury offices residences and a 124th floor observation deck drawing global attention amid tight security.
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