Kabul hotel siege ends after deadly militant attack
NATO helicopters fired rockets at gunmen on the rooftop of the Inter-Continental hotel in Kabul, ending a four hour standoff that left at least 10 dead and eight wounded. Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said six attackers died by their own actions or in clashes with guards and security forces. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the rare nighttime assault on the capital.
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Lagarde Named IMF Head First Female Leader
Christine Lagarde, France’s finance minister, was chosen to lead the International Monetary Fund becoming its first female managing director and the 11th European in the post. She will begin a five year term next week and must push Europe to implement measures to avert a Greek default while restoring IMF credibility after the Strauss Kahn scandal.
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Greece braces for austerity vote as clashes injure dozens
On the eve of a two-part vote to approve deeper austerity, 46 people were hurt in hours of clashes outside the Greek parliament. Police detained at least 14 as rioters faced tear gas and smashed paving stones while unions held a 48-hour strike and mass rallies surged through Athens. A failure to pass the measures could delay a 12 billion euro bailout tranche and threaten a wider European economic impact.
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New Mexico Lab Hedges Plutonium Waste Amid Wildfire
Los Alamos laboratory teams boosted safety as a 93 square mile wildfire approached the site. Firefighters contained small flare ups while authorities evacuated Los Alamos town of 11 000 and prepared to shield thousands of 55 gallon drums of plutonium contaminated waste from flames and smoke.
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Ex-church leader seeks charge dismissal in indecent liberties case
Douglas County judge weighs dismissal of an aggravated indecent liberties charge against Christopher L. Cormack, a former Lawrence church youth leader. Defense says statute of limitations expired in 2008 after time outside Kansas. prosecutors argue four years out of state is exempt. Cormack, 28 at the time, was convicted in 2008 for a sexual relationship with an underage girl and later granted a new-trial demand on jury instruction issues. he remains free on appeal bond.
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Westar tests electric cars for fleet and charging push
Westar Energy gives media a test drive of the Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF at Heartland Park as it adds EVs to its fleet and plans charging stations across Kansas. CFO Mark Ruelle notes ease of use and charging, aligning with Obama’s 2015 goal for one million EVs on the road.
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Tour of Lawrence Race Weekend Draws Hundreds of Cyclists
The third annual Tour of Lawrence, a USA Cycling sanctioned event, runs Friday through Sunday with about 600 riders competing in three races for over 20 000 in prizes. Spectators are urged to cheer as live music Kids Zone activities and family events accompany street sprints and a 200 meter downtown course kickoff Friday evening.
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Tour of Lawrence Seeks About 50 More Volunteers
Organizers of the three day event need roughly 50 additional helpers for Saturday and Sunday, bringing total volunteer staffing to about two hundred. Volunteers receive a free T shirt and meals. Sign up at touroflawrence com or join training Thursday from 6 30 to 7 30 p m at the Carnegie Building Ninth and Vermont streets. Attendance at training is required.
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