Direct talks heat up as US and Iran clash at Iraq conference
In Baghdad a one day international conference brought the United States and Iran into their first direct talks since the Iraq war began. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki urged participants to ease Iraq’s plight and prevent spillover. US envoy David Satterfield claimed documents in his briefcase prove Iran arms Shiite militias in Iraq.
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Calderon vows drug crackdown will continue despite threats
Mexican President Felipe Calderon said drug traffickers will not halt the government’s military drive against cartels and urged the United States to curb drug sale and use domestically. He planned to press President Bush on migrant rights and U.S. drug action during their Tuesday meeting aboard his presidential plane.
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McConnell Calls Minimum Wage Legislation a Lesson
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky comments on Democrats push to raise the minimum wage, calling it a learning moment as the effort has not progressed much. He frames the debate as a test of how the process will function in practice.
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Chavez's Bolivia visit boosts aid claim amid political push
President Chavez toured flood zones in Bolivia to showcase Venezuela’s 15 million dollar aid and helicopter assistance, a contrast to Bush’s smaller contribution. He addressed 2,000 flood victims and Venezuelan workers while opposition leaders objected to perceived meddling and political opportunism in Trinidad and Beni.
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Bronx fire claims 10th victim a 7 year old girl dies
A 7 year old girl died after a two day battle, becoming the Bronx blaze death toll’s tenth. The tragedy left five Magassa children dead along with their mother and two twin sisters, the Soumares in a three story brick home. Mamadou Soumare spoke of his loss, listing his wife and all their children among the dead.
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