Palestinian leaders vow power share in Mecca talks
In Mecca rival Palestinian leaders Mahmoud Abbas and Khaled Mashaal vowed to push a power sharing deal to avert civil war while urging followers to honor a truce during crucial talks with Israel. Calls for calm come amid threats of new Gaza attacks after a Hamas activist was killed.
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NASA Doctor Describes Nowak Case Mental Anguish Claim
Dr. Jon Clark, former NASA flight surgeon and friend of astronaut Lisa Nowak, testifies that she suffered significant mental anguish. Police portray the Florida case as a love triangle involving alleged attempted murder and kidnapping.
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U.S. helicopter crashes near Baghdad killing seven
A CH-46 Sea Knight transport helicopter crashed in a field near Fallujah, Anbar province, killing all seven aboard. Five Marines and two Navy personnel died as witnesses and officials indicated a missile strike and mechanical failure are both considered. The incident ends a string of recent U.S. aircraft losses in Iraq with an Islamic State in Iraq claim of responsibility.
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Mistrial Declared in Army Lieutenant Court Martial
A judge declared a mistrial in the court martial of 1st Lt. Ehren Watada after ruling he did not fully understand a document he signed admitting to elements of the charges. A new trial was set for March 12 while jurors were dismissed.
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Lebanon and Israel clash across border after ceasefire
Lebanese troops fired on an Israeli bulldozer crossing the Blue Line near Maroun el Rass, marking the first firefight since the summer war. Israel said its forces returned fire with tanks and light weapons but did not enter Lebanon. no injuries reported.
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Diet linked to AMD risk in older women study shows high GI foods raise signs
A study of women aged 53 to 73 found that not the amount but the type of dietary carbohydrates affects age related macular degeneration risk. High glycemic index foods like white bread increased AMD signs versus low GI foods such as yams.
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U S and North Korea sign nuclear memo in talks
The United States and North Korea reportedly signed a memorandum in which Pyongyang would shut Yongbyon reactor and the U S would provide energy aid, with inspections by the IAEA. The memo requires further agreement and comes as new disarmament talks were set to begin.
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