Paterson quits bid as New York governor amid pressure
New York Governor David Paterson aborted his campaign for a full four-year term under pressure from Democrats concerned about his agenda and a domestic abuse case involving a trusted aide. He pledged to serve out his term, saying he never abused his office, and blamed an accumulation of distractions and obstacles.
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Colombia Court blocks Uribe third term referendum
Colombia's Constitutional Court ruled 7-2 that amending law to allow a referendum on President Alvaro Uribe's bid for a third term is unconstitutional. The decision ends the bid for a public vote and solidifies Uribe's political standing amid debate over human rights concerns and alliance with far-right associates.
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Northeastern Blizzard Knocks Out Power Across Over a Million
A slow moving winter storm smacked the Northeast, bringing heavy snow and hurricane force winds that knocked out power to more than a million homes and businesses. Flights and roads were disrupted from Ohio to Maine as communities faced record snowfall and extensive travel closures. Governor Lynch warned restoration could take a week as blizzard tolls mounted in New Hampshire and Maine.
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Iraq to reinstate 20000 Saddam era officers before vote
Iraq announces the reinstatement of 20000 former army officers it dismissed after the 2003 invasion in a move tied to sectarian tensions ahead of the March 7 parliamentary election. The plan aims to ease Sunni grievances following measures that barred many Sunni candidates.
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