Today in history highlights from world events
On August 15 1945 Emperor Hirohito announced Japan accepted surrender terms ending World War II. In 1769 Napoleon was born in Corsica. 1935 Will Rogers and Wiley Post died in Alaska crash. 1944 Allied Dragoon landings in southern France. 1947 India gained independence. 1948 South Korea proclaimed. 1961 Berlin Wall began. 1969 Woodstock opened in New York.
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World in Brief: Saudi suit rejected and Lugo to take oath
Families seeking damages from Saudi rulers over Sept. 11 losses lose court bid as Second Circuit upholds dismissal. Separately, He Kexin age report stirs gymnastics debate ahead of Beijing Games. Musharraf braces for resignation amid looming impeachment. Paraguay elects Fernando Lugo president, inaugurating under aepic party transition.
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TV station linked to FARC again under fire in Colombia
Colombian prosecutors question William Parra, a freelance contributor for Telesur, over alleged FARC ties after his name appeared on Raul Reyes' computer. Parra denies the charges as the Caracas based broadcaster faces renewed controversy over alleged FARC links and a past video origin dispute.
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Poland and US reach anti missile defense deal in Poland
Poland and the United States approve a pact to place one Patriot battery and 10 missile interceptors on Polish soil. The agreement, disputed by Russia, aims to bolster defenses against threat from Iran while stressing mutual aid commitments.
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Netflix shipping delays hit millions of subscribers
Netflix faced its worst shipping disruption, delaying DVDs to about 2.8 million members. The Los Gatos company blamed severe technical issues, paused shipments Tuesday after problems began Monday. Some discs were sent on Wednesday, with about half of orders fulfilled from 55 U.S. distribution centers. Netflix promised automatic credits for delays and noted past credit policies for longer delays.
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Community contact details for The Journal-World staff
The Journal World provides newsroom contacts for departments such as Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts and Letters editors and obituaries. Email addresses and phone numbers are listed for staff members including Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck Jonathan Kealing and more. Readers can reach newsrooms at 832-7154 or 832-7147 and outside Lawrence at 800-578-8748.
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Poll on offensive content and speed limits prompts votes
Readers are asked if they would avoid books or films seen as offensive. A second question asks what highway speed limit is safest, with 75 mph noted as the winner. Visit www ljworld com to vote and view more responses.
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