Afghan war should end now, Century Foundation says
A Century Foundation report urges a political settlement in Afghanistan now. It argues the United States and regional neighbors, notably Pakistan, must broker talks with the Taliban, with preconditions redefined as goals. It suggests neutral mediation, possibly by the United Nations, to facilitate negotiations.
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Tokyo taps glow with radiation scare sparks bottled water push
Tokyo residents rushed to buy bottled water after authorities warned tap water carried elevated radioactive iodine, unsafe for prolonged baby consumption. Officials noted Fukushima Dai ichi plant leaks, explosions, and fires raising national food safety fears as workers resumed efforts to stabilize the damaged reactors.
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London to host Libya talks amid NATO no fly deadlock
U S European and Arab and African officials are invited to London next week for talks on Libya as NATO stalls over enforcing a no fly zone. France and Britain push to split the intervention into military and political tracks, with the political side to include Arab states and be seen as less Western driven. The UN authorized the no fly zone after Muammar Gaddafi began attacks on protesters seeking his ouster.
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Kansas Senate approves plan to boost engineering programs
The Kansas Senate approved a proposal to boost engineering education with 4 million dollars next year and 7 million annually thereafter from gambling revenues. Universities must match state funds. up to 195 million in bonds could build and equip facilities at Kansas University, Kansas State, and Wichita State. The measure passed 28-11 amid debt concerns and now goes to the House.
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Douglas County EMT leaves legacy of public service
Steve Smith 50 an engineer and EMT for nearly 20 years in Lawrence died of natural causes at his Lecompton home. A former Air Force radio intelligence analyst and Army 82nd Airborne veteran he served in Desert Storm and Iraq. Visitation tonight at Mustard Seed Church with honors from local fire medical units and the U.S. Air Force. Funeral Friday at the church with honor guards and military rank recognition.
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Kansas Senate approves fetal pain bill restricting late-term abortions
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday backed a 24 to 15 measure restricting abortions after 21 weeks based on a presumed fetal pain threshold. The bill, sent to Gov. Brownback, allows late-term abortions only to save the mother or prevent substantial, permanent harm, amid debate on scientific grounds and a party line vote.
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