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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2008
Page
5
In Dujail, a car bomb aimed at a police station exploded in a crowded market area during Ramadan Iftar preparations, killing at least 32 people and wounding 43. Police and hospital officials reported casualties while the U.S. military confirmed the blast with varying tallies. The attack marks the deadliest violence in the area since July.
The United States imposes sanctions on three Venezuelan officials linked to Hugo Chavez and accuses Caracas of provoking a regional rift. Bolivia follows with expulsions as Honduras pauses embassy accreditation amid the diplomatic clash and lingering unrest in the region.
Protests erupt across Pakistan after US missile strikes in North Waziristan kill at least 12. Drones circling heard as politicians threaten possible break with Washington over sovereignty. Officials say Islamabad protests remain strong though cooperation continues.
A suspected U.S. missile strike in northwestern Pakistan killed 12 people and ongoing fighting in another militant stronghold left dozens more dead. The incidents reflect intensified cross border security raids and clashes with militants.
Congress Republicans denounce a Democratic plan to allow drilling 50 to 100 miles offshore with state consent, arguing it leaves most of about 18 billion barrels untapped and preserves a 50 mile buffer along coasts including Florida. They claim the proposal opens far fewer acres than claimed and insist on no protection zone.
A Pentagon task force criticizes Air Force management of the nuclear arsenal and calls for consolidating nuclear responsibilities under one command. Defense Secretary Gates says the study supports unifying control, amid past Air Force blunders and leadership changes.
Jacob Zuma, 66, longtime ANC leader and a de facto next president, won a court dismissal of fraud money laundering and corruption charges after an eight year case. He celebrated with supporters, while business leaders worry over radical policies and the political stakes for Africa’s economy.
Green Bay woman Wendy Brown faces felony identity theft charges after enrolling in Ashwaubenon High School as her 15 year old daughter. She attended practices and events, used her daughter's locker, and paid for a uniform with a bounced check. Brown's mother confirmed custody. authorities note prior identity theft history.
In Philadelphia gunmen fired at a crowd after a youth basketball trophy presentation, killing league organizer Miles Mack, 42, and a 19 year old Darren Hawkins. Four others were wounded as about 50 people watched at the playground around 10 30 p m. Police say the shooter(s) fled and the motive remains under investigation.
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