British army closes security posts in rural Northern Ireland
In Belfast, the British army began closing several security posts in rural Catholic heartland after the IRA said it ended its armed struggle. The closures, in south Armagh along the border, aim to hasten demilitarization as about 12,000 soldiers remain in Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein welcomed the moves as a good commitment by the government.
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Lightning claims Scout leader and injures youths in park shelter
A lightning bolt struck a tarp shelter used by Boy Scouts in Sequoia National Park, killing the troop leader and injuring six others. Ryan Collins, 13, remained on a ventilator while his family faced grim hopes. The incident followed fatalities at a Virginia Scout jamboree and heat illnesses among scouts.
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Uzbekistan evicts U.S. from Karshi-Khanabad air base K2
The Uzbek government formally evicts the United States from Karshi-Khanabad or K2 air base near Tashkent, delivering a 180 day move period for aircraft personnel and equipment. The base has hosted Afghanistan humanitarian and combat flights since 2001, with relations strained after Andijan protests.
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Good atmosphere noted in six-nation Korean talks
State Department official says the talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament have a continuing good atmosphere after a long session of one-on-one meetings. Both sides remain split over U S concessions and North Korea's demand for a peaceful atomic energy project as they work toward a statement of principles for denuclearizing the peninsula.
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