Mladic moved to U N prison for genocide trial
Ratko Mladic was placed in isolation in a United Nations detention unit in The Hague to await trial on genocide charges. He was to be provided a list of defense lawyers as proceedings begin, with a court appearance likely within a few days.
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Panel asserts cellphone use may raise two rare cancer risks
A WHO panel of 31 scientists notes limited evidence suggesting radio frequency energy from cellphones could double the risk of glioma brain cancer and acoustic neuroma after a decade of use. While not definitive, the group urges exposure reduction as global cellphone use nears 5 billion. Industry groups downplay the link.
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Karzai Demands Halt to NATO Airstrikes on Afghan Homes
Afghan President Karzai urged NATO to stop aerial attacks on houses after a Helmand strike that killed 14 people, including 12 children. He warned of actions if strikes continue, stressing the alliance’s bond with Afghanistan. He also condemned night raids as civilian casualties rise.
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House votes symbolic stand on debt ceiling with cuts demand
The House overwhelmingly rejects raising the debt limit in a trial vote aimed at signaling Republicans will push for deep spending cuts and policy overhauls. The action, not final, targets Aug. 2 when officials warn borrowing will exceed the ceiling.
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Congressional stalemate over debt limit talks and Medicare reform
Congressional leaders and the White House are negotiating a debt limit package with spending cuts and budget reforms to win Republican votes. House Republicans demand trillions in cuts and Medicare changes, while President Obama hosts GOP and later Democratic discussions. The Tuesday motion would raise the debt cap to 16.7 trillion through 2012 but failed 318 to 97 as Republicans opposed and Democrats split 97 to 82.
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