Nations seek Mideast WMD ban at Mediterranean summit
Forty-three nations including Israel and Arab states pledged to push a Middle East zone free of weapons of mass destruction. The final declaration urged verifiable progress to halt nuclear chemical and biological arms and their delivery systems. Enforcements unclear as tensions with Iran and Syria’s stance showed deep regional divides.
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Local leaders brace for 2009 tough economic times
Johnson notes sluggish building permits and uncertain housing outlook for 2009. City leaders Chestnut Hack Flory foresee tight budgets and possible sales tax measures while hoping for a stabilization in oil prices and the mortgage market. Chestnut says recovery may come sooner for Lawrence, but residents face lower tax revenues and potential mill levies. Flory urges buyers to act as rates stay low and inventory remains high amid cautious optimism.
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Mudslides Complicate California Firefighting Efforts
Violent thunderstorms dropped heavy rain across California worsening flood conditions while mudslides hindered firefighting. Christina Lilienthal noted ground dampening yet rising waters forced crews to higher ground. 59 firefighters were stranded overnight as a road washed out. A large mudslide near Independence damaged about 50 homes and blocked a main road, with storms also threatening more trees and erratic winds.
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Slattery pins Boeing blame on Roberts
Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner joined in opposing the move while Roberts’ camp avoided direct response on the Buy American changes. The bid reopens with plans to replace 179 refueling planes, a move military officials say delays the 2013 service date. The program could grow to about 600 tankers over 30 years, potentially reaching $100 billion.
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