Activist Killed by Gunmen On Motorbike
Afghan women's rights activist who ran an underground girls school during the Taliban era was killed by gunmen on a motorbike. The attack signals rising violence against officials and educators amid Taliban rule.
Army extends combat tours amid stretched forces in Iraq
Military leaders extend thousands of soldiers' tours beyond 12 months as the war in Iraq continues. The move marks the second extension since August, reflecting the strain on U S forces and ongoing operations.
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Brand sold as Wartner wart removal system changes hands
Lil Drug Store Products Inc. sold the Wartner brand wart removal system to Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. for 36.5 million dollars. The Irvington, New York based buyer takes over the northeast Cedar Rapids product line in a completed deal announced Monday.
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A partial telephone style directory lists general news court staff and tips lines with area code 319. It mentions Cedar Rapids and Iowa City entries and directs readers to GazetteOnline.com for the complete company directory and emails.
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Pope Benedicts Regensburg Talk Sparks World Reaction
Kathleen Parker notes the Regensburg lecture sparked Muslim outrage and Western debate. The pope argued faith without reason harms dialogue, while Islam and the West must embrace both faith and reason for civilized discourse. He apologized for offending Muslims but defended his message.
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Pope calls for Muslim Christian unity to reject violence
Benedict XVI urged 22 diplomats and Muslim groups to overcome historic enmities and stand against violence in the Islamic world. He pressed for reciprocity in religious freedom and safeguarding Christian rights, saying the future of humanity is at stake and noting past remarks at Regensburg sparked protests.
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High Caribbean sea temps threaten U S Virgin Islands coral reefs
NOAA warns that unusually warm Caribbean waters around the U S Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico may damage coral if not cooling. Waters near 85 degrees raise bleaching risk as NOAA urges divers and researchers to monitor for damage and proceed with caution.
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Gazette Advocates Recycling At City Carton Site
The Gazette promotes future farming and environmental stewardship by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are invited to drop newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive or at nearby recycling locations.
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