Man clinging to Atlanta crane subdued after two day standoff
Police end 56 hour standoff with homicide suspect Carl Edward Roland who climbed an 18 story crane in Buckhead. He is lowered to ground, hospitalized after a stun gun shot as officers offered water. Roland is wanted in Pinellas County Florida in the death of ex girlfriend Jennifer Gonzalez. The scene closed Peachtree Road and disrupted traffic and local business.
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Lebanon votes mark end of Syrian dominance in region
In Beirut and surrounding areas voters begin four-stage parliamentary elections seen as ending Syria's long influence. Saad Hariri leads a 19-member slate honoring his father Rafik Hariri, who was assassinated sparking protests and Syria's withdrawal. The opposition seeks a majority amid calls for free and fair polls.
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Administration weighs shift in war on terror strategy
The Bush administration launches an internal review to replace the emphasis on capturing or killing al Qaida leaders since 2001 with a broader strategy against violent extremism. The effort seeks to reflect al Qaida’s evolution into a diffuse threat and to reconcile Iraq policy and broader diplomatic goals with counterterrorism.
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