White House blames Hamas for violence in Mideast
The Bush administration urged an end to the renewed Mideast violence and labeled Hamas a terrorist group for rejecting a six month cease-fire. The White House pressed Israel to avoid civilian casualties in Gaza while seeking a durable cease-fire and humanitarian aid. Officials noted ongoing high level talks with regional leaders and Obama transition aides as they stressed a path to peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians.
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Jordan
Saudi Arabia
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Josh Bolton
Stephen Hadley
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Gordon Duguid
Condoleezza Rice
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Ehud Barak
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Mahmoud Abbas
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Kerry urges caution on piracy
The article recalls Kerry’s Vietnam War actions and Silver Star, then notes his stance as incoming Senate Foreign Relations chair on hot pursuit against Somali pirates. He supports a measured policy, plans hearings, and warns against hasty, reckless military missions while stressing clear aims and circumstances.
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Barack Obama
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Gas and grain prices swing as Kansas shoppers enjoy relief
Prices for corn and wheat fluctuated sharply in 2008 with corn at about 3.92 a bushel and wheat around 5.36, while a Kansas gas drop to near four a gallon boosts holiday spending. Farmers report big losses per acre from July to fall harvests, especially in Stevens and Scott counties.
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Gary Friesen
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Family says soldier safe tour in Iraq ends March
Cisneros, the youngest of his family in Holcomb, plans to finish a six month Colorado stay at Fort Carson after his Iraq tour ends in March. He aims to enroll in college, then re enlist for Afghanistan and use GI Bill benefits. His mother notes his athletic boyhood and high school promise, comparing him to Michael Jordan. The family will see him off at Wichita before his Thursday flight.
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Fort Carson
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Garden City
Cisneros
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Neighbors: Teen joins hunting program for charity deer hunt
Sean Strickland, a youth program participant, hunts with his family in Kansas and plans to continue. The program teaches youth to shoot trap and call geese while awarding prizes such as guided hunts and shotguns. Strickland’s 10 point deer impressed his father Jon, who hopes for a guided deer hunt in August. Sean enjoys video games, swimming, football, and time with sisters Megan and Jara.
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