Hundreds of thousands protest in Tehran over disputed election
In Tehran hundreds of thousands march to denounce Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Mir Hossein Mousavi leads protests urging respect for the people's vote. Gunmen fire on demonstrators near a pro-government compound. one killed, several wounded in the aftermath of the vote, as Barack Obama voices concern.
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Iranians Use Twitter to Share News Amid Crackdown
An op position activist spreads word of a pro test in Tehran and clashes between demonstrators and police appear on Twitter. With state media restricting coverage after the election, Iranians turn to microblogging to send real time updates as events unfold. The state TV omits many reports.
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Tehran
Iran
Twitter
Hamedaz
Associated Press
Stimulus Boost Hurts Some Food Stamp Eligibility
The economic stimulus raised unemployment benefits by 25 weekly, but did not raise the income cap for food stamps. Some laid-off workers like Mark Milota in Georgia now earn too much to qualify for food aid while receiving higher unemployment, with no remedy available. Officials say only a small fraction of the 6.8 million unemployed are affected.
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Barack Obama
Congress
Mark Milota
Marietta
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Brenda Brown
Georgia Department of Labor
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Marietta, Ga
Iowa DHS reports limited food aid glitch may touch several households
Roger Munns, Iowa Department of Human Services spokesman, says the glitch could affect at most several households statewide. He notes there are about 300,000 food aid recipients. multi-member households are unlikely to be affected as guidelines allow for extra benefit. He adds that overall, those who lose the benefit are offset by higher financial aid.
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Three foreign women found dead in Yemen attack
In Saada province a group of three missing foreigners includes two German nurses and a South Korean teacher found dead by shepherds. The killings are blamed on jihadist militants with ties to global conflicts, while six others remain missing or unaccounted for.
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Rasht residents clash with security forces near university
On Monday user hamedaz from Rasht describes street closures around the university amid crowd buildup. He reports tear gas and harsher tactics as police block all street ends and more people gather in the city.
McChrystal assumes command in Afghanistan amid rising violence
General Stanley A McChrystal formally takes charge of US and NATO troops in Afghanistan at a critical juncture. He pledges civilians remain central to the mission while facing a stronger Taliban, civilian casualties concerns, and the largest US troop buildup to date.
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Afghanistan
U.S
Stanley A McChrystal
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Man Rescued After Falling From Carnival Ship
Coast Guard rescued 46 year old Larry Miller who reportedly went overboard from the Carnival Inspiration as it neared Port Tampa. He was located hours later clinging to a buoy off the St. Petersburg area.
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Florida
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Exxon must pay interest in Alaska oil spill ruling
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Exxon Mobil Corp to pay about 500 million dollars in interest or punitive damages tied to the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. The decision nearly doubles the compensation to Alaska Natives, fishermen and business owners harmed by the disaster.
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