Syria claims quelling revolt as Hama siege tightens
Syria says it has quelled the uprising in Hama and broadcasts images of a ruined city while residents report food and medical shortages amid a weeklong blackout. Protests across the country demand Assad’s ouster as security forces fire on crowds, with casualties reported by activists.
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Seven Die As Somali Aid Let Loose In Firefight
In Mogadishu a World Food Program corn distribution turned deadly when government troops opened fire, killing at least seven amid a chaotic scramble for 290 tons of dry rations. Witnesses say soldiers looted while refugees fled, underscoring the dangers of aid delivery during a severe famine.
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Italy pledges swift move to balanced budget amendment
Noting pressure on markets, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Italy will speed up measures in the budget law and aim for a constitutional balance by 2013 instead of 2014. The conservative government, three years into its five year term, plans the amendment to require a balanced budget.
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Market roundup shows stocks up and commodities mixed
Friday markets feature the Dow at 11,444.61 up 60.93, Nasdaq at 2,532.41 up 23.98, and S&P 500 at 1,199.38 up 0.69. Treasury yield at 3.82 percent. Corn at 7.03, soybeans 13.36, wheat 7.80, and oil at 86.88 per barrel.
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Jobs report lifts stocks amid downgrade shock
The July payroll gain of 117000 beat economists and steadied markets, easing fear after a turbulent week. The Dow rose 60.93 to 11444.61 despite late losses, while S P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Europe fears and a US debt downgrade. Public jobs declined 37000 due to a Minnesota government shutdown.
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Lawrence City Commission Agenda Highlights
The Lawrence City Commission schedules a 6:35 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall at Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Enology Channel 25 will broadcast, with meeting documents available online at lawrenceks.org.
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City to Comment on Horizon 2020 Plan Near Airport
City commissioners will review a plan detailing future land uses for the area northeast of Lawrence near the airport. The plan outlines zoning changes and development guidelines to guide growth and infrastructure needs in the vicinity.
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Northeast Sector plan faces rejection over drainage and land loss
Lawrence-Douglas County planners developed the Northeast Sector plan since 2009 to guide Grant Township development near the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Planning commission approved in September by a narrow vote, but county commissioners rejected it due to stormwater, commercial growth, and loss of prime agricultural ground. The plan returns to the planning commission for further review as city commissioners prepare to comment.
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Lawrence City Commission consent and regular agenda items
City Commission approves minutes and claims, licenses, and mayoral appointments. Bids open Sept 6 for B1139 2011 Electrical Preventive Maintenance. vest bid awarded to Simmons Law Enforcement for 26400. rehab bid at 2209 Princeton Blvd awarded NB Remodeling LLC for 24435. Ordinances second reading for 2012 budget taxes fees and service rates.
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