Gulf cartel leader Costilla Sanchez captured by Mexican marines
Mexican marines arrested Jorge Eduardo Costilla Sanchez, a claimed Gulf cartel leader. He faces U.S. drug trafficking and threats charges. U.S. offered up to 5 million dollars for information leading to his arrest. The capture could trigger a power shift and increased violence south of the Texas border.
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Xi Jinping comments issued but no public sighting reported
Beijing issued the first comments attributed to president in waiting Xi Jinping since his disappearance over 10 days, condoling a veteran party official’s family. No public statement addressed rumors about his health or new photos.
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China
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Yemeni protestors storm U.S. embassy in Sanaa violence
Hundreds of Yemeni demonstrators stormed the U.S. embassy compound in Sanaa in protest of a blasphemous film. One person was killed and at least 15 wounded as riot police used tear gas, water cannons, and gunfire to disperse the crowd. 12 protesters were arrested and embassy personnel were reported safe.
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United States
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Libya
Barack Obama
Egypt
Washington
Yemen
House approves six month funding to avert shutdown
The House passed a six month spending bill 329 to 91 to fund cabinet agencies through March 27 and avoid a post election shutdown. It preserves fiscal cliff risks and raises spending above Paul Ryan’s proposed caps while keeping defense and domestic programs intact. The measure now heads to the Senate for likely approval before Obama’s signature.
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U S Cities Still Lose Revenue Amid Slow Recovery
The National League of Cities reports 324 cities show ongoing declines in general fund revenues led by property taxes. Expenditures rise slightly in 2012 while reserves shrink, with many cities noting health care and pension costs strain budgets despite signs of improvement.
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Center For Research
Texas man linked to Anonymous hacking group arrested
Barrett Brown, 31, of Dallas, linked to Anonymous, was detained by the FBI on charges of threatening a federal agent. Brown posted videos including threats to destroy FBI agent Robert Smith, raising questions about his involvement with the group and past law enforcement raids.
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