Dutch suspect jailed in Peru over Flores murder case
Joran van der Sloot, previously linked to Natalee Holloway’s 2005 Aruba disappearance, was handed to Peru to face charges in the murder of Stephany Flores in Lima. He told Chilean police he did not kill Flores but acknowledged meeting her and going to a hotel room. He also faces U.S. extortion charges seeking $250,000 from Holloway’s family.
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Gates says N Korea acts recklessly after sinking
U S Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Asian defense officials in Singapore that North Korea’s sinking of a South Korean warship signals a broader pattern of aggression. He warned there must be consequences for an unprovoked attack and called avoiding action a bad precedent.
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Haley slur storm hits South Carolina governor bid
GOP hopeful Nikki Haley faces backlash as a state senator uses an ethnic slur referring to her background, calling her a raghead on an Internet talk show. Haley denounces the remark as a shameful attack amid questions about past alleged encounters and race-based criticism.
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British woman rows solo across Pacific to Madang
Roz Savage, 42, becomes the first woman to row solo across the Pacific, finishing an 8000 mile voyage in the 23 foot Brocade to a rock star welcome in Madang Papua New Guinea. Thousands cheer as canoes accompany her into the harbor and locals adorn her with garlands while she promotes climate awareness and plastic pollution solutions.
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U S admits royal birthday blunder in diplomacy
The State Department acknowledged a diplomatic faux pas after sending birthday greetings to Britain's Queen Elizabeth a week early. Secretary Hillary Clinton's message, believed to mark the eve of the queen's birthday, was premature and drew no offense from Buckingham Palace.
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Oil spill deepens anger as cap struggle drags on
The BP disaster widens across four Gulf states with tarballs surfacing on Pensacola Beach and wildlife habitats turning deadly as Obama tours the coast. Officials report the cap capturing about 76 000 gallons since installation, while warning further vents must be closed. Obama urges BP to pay claims and address workers' hardships as residents recount gut wrenching losses.
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Pentagon official tapped for intel chief
President Obama plans to nominate James Clapper, the Pentagon’s top intelligence official and a retired Air Force general, as the next national intelligence director. Blair resigned amid clashes with the White House, while Clapper faces Capitol Hill critics who question his ability to navigate Obama’s inner intelligence circle.
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