Kerry says Afghanistan war partly military success
Senator John Kerry says last year’s Afghan operation toppled the Taliban and al-Qaida was the target, but mistakes in using Afghan forces in the mountains limited military success. He praises U.S. troops for their work while noting al-Qaida’s concentration in Tora Bora.
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Two new monkey species found in central Brazilian Amazon
In the central Amazon near the Madeira and Tapajos rivers Dutch scientist Marc Van Roosmalen and team described two new primates Callicebus bernhard and Callicebus stephennashi. The monkeys, about the size of small cats, weigh around 33 ounces with distinct orange sideburns and a white tipped tail. Conservation International notes this brings the count of new primate species since 1990 to 37 and 38.
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Lawmakers warn al Qaida regrouping amid threat days ahead
U S lawmakers say al Qaida appears regrouped with or without Osama bin Laden. Senators Graham and Shelby warn of increased capability to strike Americans and possible attacks such as fuel tanker assaults. Afghan leader Karzai says al Qaida defeated and on the run.
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EBay to Offer Health Insurance to Merchants
EBay Inc will offer health coverage to merchants who sell on its site, aiming to provide group health care access for its sellers. Meg Whitman announced the plan at eBay Live in Anaheim, with details and fees to be determined and coverage possibly starting by October.
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