Danish Police Arrest Eight Alleged Al Qaida Linked Militants
Danish intelligence agents arrested eight alleged Islamic militants with links to leading al Qaida figures. The suspects, six Danish citizens and two foreigners with residence permits, were under surveillance for some time and planned an attack involving explosives. Justice Minister Lene Espersen said the act of terror was prevented. Jakob Scharf of PET declined to identify the plot target.
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Denmark
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Lene Espersen
Jakob Scharf
PET
China denies hacking U.S. defenses amid Pentagon breach claims
Beijing rejected a Financial Times report that the People's Liberation Army hacked into a Pentagon computer system in June. The denial described the allegations as groundless and said Beijing opposes cybercrime. The breach reportedly forced a network shutdown for over a week.
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U S nuclear envoy denies North Korea on terrorism list
Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill told reporters in Sydney that North Korea remains on the list of states that sponsor terrorism and has not been removed. A State Department official confirmed the remarks.
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Australia
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Washington
Christopher Hill
State Department
Afghan forces say Taliban commander killed in Ghazni clashes
Afghan security forces killed Taliban commander Mullah Mateen among 16 militants in Ghazni province where 23 South Korean church workers were abducted. Officials said the operation also left up to 27 insurgents dead, while the Taliban denied Mateen was among their ranks.
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Afghanistan
Taliban
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Kazim Allayar
Israeli Supreme Court orders redraw of Bilin barrier route
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled for Bilin villagers, ordering a redraw of the West Bank separation barrier on village land. Residents say the current path blocks access to fields and orchards, with weekly protests by locals and supporters lasting over two years.
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Nuclear fuel plant papers to be released
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission reversed its secrecy policy and will publish about 1,900 documents related to Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin Tennessee and BWX Technologies in Lynchburg Virginia. The files concern troubled operations at the Tennessee plant and related processes.
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Tenn
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Tennessee
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BWX Technologies
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Gazette Wire Services
Ancient beehives unearthed in Rehov reveal 3000-year industry
Archaeologists in northern Israel uncover 30 intact beehives dating to about 900 B C in Rehov. The hives show an organized, city-scale honey industry with straw and clay hives in rows, suggesting a sophisticated economy in a 2000-resident city with Israelites and Canaanites.
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Israel
Rehov
Amihai Mazar
Hebrew University
Associated Press
Holy Land
Mazar
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Tel Rehov
Texas buys Crockett letter before Alamo death
The Texas Historical Commission purchased Davy Crockett’s last letter written January 9, 1836 from San Augustine. Gov. Rick Perry accepted the letter on behalf of the state noting Crockett died at the Alamo defending his principles. The letter was bought for 490000 from Simpson Galleries.
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Houston
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Subway Strike disrupts London Commute Across City
London faces widespread disruption as 2300 subway workers strike over jobs and pensions at Metronet. Nine of twelve lines halted, commuters shift to buses bikes and cabs while unions seek talks with Metronet administrators. Prime Minister Brown condemns the action as unjustified.
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Metronet
Bob Crow
Adrian Wells
Jennifer Evans
Victoria Station
Gordon Brown
Citrus sodas may pack more caffeine than popular colas
A study finds citrus flavored sodas often contain higher caffeine than leading colas and that caffeine levels vary by brand and even within brands. Researchers and consumer advocates urge clearer caffeine labeling to aid informed choices as some national brands already provide amounts.
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