Obama salutes Korean War veterans on 60th armistice anniversary
President Obama praised Korean War veterans at the armistice anniversary ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial. He urged better care for aging veterans, noted the long Cold War fight, and pledged to maintain U.S. military strength while supporting those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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North Korea Holds Large Military Parade Marking War Anniversary
Pyongyang showcased tanks missiles and goose stepping troops in a staged parade for its 60th anniversary of the armistice while Kim Jong Un watched from an observation deck central Seoul marked the day with a somber memorial led by President Park Geun hye calling for an end to hostilities and North Korea to curb provocations The piece notes disputed war narratives and lingering tensions between the Koreas.
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Immigrant rights rally targets King remarks in Des Moines
About 200 immigration reform supporters gathered at the Iowa Statehouse as Congress debates a reform bill. The event featured speakers from the Network for Immigration Reform and featured comments criticizing Rep. Steve King for comparing undocumented immigrants to drug-smuggling threats.
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