Annan resigns as Syrian envoy amid unity failures
Kofi Annan announced his resignation as U N peace envoy to Syria after a six month bid to secure a cease fire and political process. He blamed Assad's regime and Western China vetoes while noting rebel militarization and Security Council division. Ban Ki moon accepted the move and said a successor is being sought.
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Undecided voters in swing states key in tight race
Undecided voters in Virginia, Ohio, and Florida say they seek detailed economic plans and Bain Capital history from Romney, not party bickering, with about 10 percent still undecided ahead of the November 6 election. Scott Davison of Purcellville voices demand for substantial proposals beyond job reports.
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Houston City Civil Defense Video Teaches Shooting Response
A Houston produced six minute training video shows a man in dark clothing firing and urges citizens to run hide fight during a shooting. funded by a 200000 federal grant and released after the Aurora Colorado theater attack the program aims to improve civilian response alongside official drills.
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Drought worsens across Plains. relief aid stalls in Congress
The latest U S drought map shows extreme drought spreading in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, with about half of the corn and 37 percent of soybeans rated poor to very poor. Cattle acreage in drought areas nears 75 percent as relief legislation faces Senate delays ahead of August recess.
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ECB to Buy Government Bonds in Bid to Calm Debt Crisis
The European Central Bank plans to purchase government bonds to lower borrowing costs in Spain and Italy amid a worsening eurozone crisis. Mario Draghi urged euro-area leaders to use the bailout fund similarly, as the Fed hints at future action to spur U.S. growth.
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Markets Slip Amid Broad Decline Across Averages
Thursday markets show the Dow dropping 92.18 to 12,878.88, Nasdaq down 10.44 to 2,909.77, and the S&P retreating 10.14 to 1,365.00. Commodities turn lower with corn 7.96, soybeans 16.17, wheat 8.69, and oil at 87.13, while gold falls 16.60 to 1,590.70 and silver 0.54 to 27.00.
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