Today in History Highlights from March Events
On March 5 1770 the Boston Massacre saw British troops fire after taunts, killing five. In 1868 the Senate formed a Court of Impeachment for Andrew Johnson who was later acquitted. In 1933 the Nazi party won 44 percent in German elections aiding a Reichstag majority. Churchill’s Iron Curtain speech followed in 1946 at Westminster College. Stalin died in 1953 after decades in power. The nuclear nonproliferation treaty took effect in 1970 after 43 nations ratified.
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World in Brief Faces Rising South American tensions
Venezuela and Ecuador reinforced borders with Colombia after a cross border strike in Ecuador. Ecuador pressed for international condemnation at a Washington hosted OAS emergency session as tensions soared.
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Abbas rebuffs Rice push for resuming Gaza talks
The U S backed Palestinian leadership refused to restart peace talks with Israel, insisting negotiations remain suspended until a Gaza truce holds. Mahmoud Abbas urged Israel to halt aggression to create a conducive atmosphere, and called on Hamas to stop rocket fire. Rice expressed disappointment but sought a possible accommodation.
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Suicide bombers strike Pakistan naval college in Lahore
Two attackers carried out a death by own action bombing at Pakistan's naval war college in Lahore, killing at least seven and wounding 19 as militants press for influence amid post election coalition talks. The assault marks the fifth such attack since the February parliamentary vote, heightening security fears nationwide.
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Memphis police confront unclear leads in major slayings probe
In a large murder investigation six people were found dead and three children wounded in a Memphis home. Police say they have little to go on and believe the attacker was not among the victims while canvassing doors for tips and possible motives.
California Supreme Court appears divided on gay marriage case
The California Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to uphold the state ban on same sex marriage. Justices questioned both sides for over three hours as protesters gathered outside and a large crowd watched in a downstairs auditorium. The bench signaled potential divisions among justices Baxter Chin Corrigan George as they weighed equal protection and voter will.
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Skeptics Gather in New York Challenge Climate Consensus
Global warming skeptics led by Christopher Monckton gather in New York for a Heartland Institute conference disputing a scientific consensus on climate change. They contrast with politicians and mainstream science as they promote the Natural Causes view through the NIPCC report.
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Kansas earns B minus in national budget management ranking
The Pew Center rated Kansas a B minus for state government budgeting staff infrastructure and information. Voters answered with C as the preferred grade in a local poll asking how well Kansas manages state affairs. Visit www.ijworld.com to cast your vote.
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