Memorial Day Remembrance Amid Afghan War Toll
In Kabul memorial ceremonies at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers headquarters more than 100 workers and troops remember fallen comrades as the Afghanistan conflict nears its 10th year. Col Thomas Magness invokes sacrifice while veterans recall losses including Staff Sgt Adam Dickmyer. President Obama plans troop drawdown to begin in July as NATO hands security to Afghans by 2014.
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Obama vows to help Joplin get back on its feet
President Barack Obama toured the tornado ravaged Joplin Missouri on Sunday consoling the bereaved and pledging government aid to rebuild lives. He pledged the country would stand with Joplin every step and praised volunteers while noting the storm left 130 dead and hundreds injured with dozens still unaccounted.
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Belgrade clashes as Mladic supporters protest outside parliament
In Belgrade on Sunday several thousand nationalist demonstrators rallied outside the parliament demanding Ratko Mladic’s release. Riot police clashed with protesters, about 100 arrests and 16 minor injuries were reported, including six officers. The day ended with police deployment remaining, amid damaged streets and nationalist chants.
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Cordova bans FEMA mobile homes after tornado damage
In Cordova Alabama, single wide mobile homes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are illegal. Residents outrage grows after a tornado outbreak April 27 left homes destroyed and many survivors homeless. Mayor Jack Scott defends the stance saying run-down trailers would linger for years.
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Attack highlights rise in cyber espionage
New York report says Lockheed Martin faced a significant and tenacious hack aimed at a firm that supports U S military operations. DHS and the contractor say the breach was thwarted before any critical data left the network, underscoring growing cyber espionage risks to defense suppliers.
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