Mass grave for Merapi victims as Indonesian volcano erupts
Dozens killed by Merapi’s latest eruption are laid to rest in a mass grave near the volcano while fear of renewed blasts grows. Death toll climbs past 90 on Friday, with authorities rushing identifications under Islamic burial customs as ash clouds drift far and wide.
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Gates urges Congress to repeal gay ban now
U S Defense Secretary Robert Gates pressed Congress to repeal the militarys ban on openly gay service before new members arrive. He warned the lame duck session may fail and noted Obama hoped for December or January action after a study on repeal effects. Gates also urged ratification of a stalled arms treaty with Russia and discussed Afghanistan war timelines and troop withdrawals.
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Canada weighs staying in Afghanistan beyond 2011
Canada weighs a U S request to extend the mission past 2011 and shift from combat to training. Defense Minister Peter MacKay said troops would stay behind the wire and avoid the volatile Kandahar south. Parliament has ordered the end of combat in 2011 while about 2900 Canadian troops remain in Afghanistan.
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City workers press World Trade Center settlement decision
Thousands of laborers police and firefighters suing New York City over toxic WTC exposure must decide today whether to join a settlement potentially worth 815 million. More than 10 000 people sue the city and contractors over cleanup illnesses and inhaled dust.
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Obama pledges midcourse corrections after tough election losses
From New Delhi Obama states he will make midcourse corrections to revive his domestic agenda after Democratic losses in Congress. He defends Pakistan policy while urging discussions with Republicans on how to proceed and signals possible temporary tax cut compromises to cut the federal deficit.
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GOP gains give Republicans power to redraw districts in 2010
Republicans won sweeping victories in statehouses and governorships enabling control over redrawing congressional and legislative districts to reflect Census results. The wave delivered about 680 legislative seats, roughly double the gains Democrats made two years earlier, signaling a durable political edge.
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Lawmakers face map delay as Iowa staffers draft districts
The non-partisan Legislative Services Agency must submit a new congressional and legislative map by April 1 using only population data. Maps aim for near equal, compact districts. incumbents' data and addresses are unavailable until after drawing. The Legislature can only vote up or down. repeated plans may be amended after a third draft. REDMAP’s Chris Jankowski called the effort significant and devastating in some areas.
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