Afghanistan eyes limits on weddings amid wealth surge
In Kabul a billionaire wedding displays Afghanistan’s wealth gap as the Ministry of Justice proposes a Law on Prevention of Extravagance in Wedding Ceremonies. The measure would cap guests at 300 and spending near seven dollars per guest, with fines or prison for violations.
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Washington Post
Kabul
Afghanistan
Ahmed Rashed Azimi
Azimi
Ministry of Justice
U.S
Muhammad Qasim Hashimzai
Orous
Great gray owls settle on Sierra foothills timber land
In California the great gray owl is sighted near Placerville on land owned by Sierra Pacific Industries. Experts note the rare species may be using logged oak and pine foothills as habitat, prompting questions about arrival, distribution, and private land management impact.
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Sierra Nevada
Sierra Pacific Industries
Placerville
Graham Chisholm
Audubon California
Sierra Pacific
Chris Stermer
California Department of Fish and Game
North America
Chisholm
California
Obama Holds Private White House Talk With Dalai Lama
President Obama met the Dalai Lama in a 45 minute closed session in the Map Room amid Chinese objections. He reiterated the U S stance that Tibet is part of China but supports preserving Tibetan culture and did not back Tibetan independence. The Dalai Lama spoke of concern for basic human values during his 11 day Washington visit.
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Washington Post
Washington
Barack Obama
Dalai Lama
White House
Obama
U.S
Tibet
China
United States
House
John Boehner
Ohio
International Campaign For
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
India
War wrecks threaten U S coast fuel leaks
The W L Steed sank off Ocean City in 1942 with 66 000 barrels of crude on board. NOAA inventories 30 000 coastal wrecks to find those most dangerous, narrowing to 233 vessels. Remediation may be funded by the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
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Baltimore Sun
Baltimore
Atlantic
Ocean City
W.L. Steed
North Atlantic
U.S
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA
Lisa C. Symons
Symons
National Marine Sanctuaries Office
Silver Spring
Coast Guard
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Czech Village
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