Nigeria sect attacks kill at least sixty nine in northeast
Residents fled Damaturu and other towns after coordinated Boko Haram violence in Borno and Yobe states. A car bomb targeted a military building as gunmen attacked a bank, police stations, and churches. Officials said the new police headquarters was destroyed and government offices burned. The group vowed to press its campaign against the central government.
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American author returns from Libya after joining rebels
American writer Matthew VanDyke, 32, who went missing for months in Libya, arrived at Baltimore Washington International Airport recounting his mission to witness the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi. He said he joined rebel fighters after his March disappearance near Brega and was freed from Abu Salim prison in Tripoli in August.
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Greece premier under pressure to form interim coalition
Greece's prime minister George Papandreou sought a four month coalition to secure a 130 billion euro rescue and prove commitment to stay in the euro. He offered to step aside if needed and proposed including the conservative opposition, a move its leader quickly rejected. Papandreou spoke to President Papoulias after his Socialist government survived a tight confidence vote.
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George Papandreou
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Cain Won't Address Harassment Claims in Campaign
Republican candidate Herman Cain refused to answer further questions about decade old sexual harassment allegations after a debate with Newt Gingrich. Cain blamed journalists for the claims and pressed reporters to stop asking. A accuser’s lawyer said the client filed a good faith complaint in the 1990s and received a financial settlement.
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Kansas AVF aids veterans with benefits guidance and seminars
A Kansas nonprofit formed by Virginia Girard-Brady Preston Girard and Rod Ratzlaff aims to expand services for veterans and families in Douglas County. The group plans seminars on benefits, career and financial planning to better navigate the VA system and address day to day needs. They seek fundraising to broaden outreach and impact for veterans nationwide.
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Virginia Girard- Brady
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Alliance For Veterans and Their Families Inc
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Veterans Day events planned this week at KU and region
Area veterans events unfold across Kansas University and Lawrence this week. KU Collegiate Veterans Association sponsors sessions including Ask a Vet at Wescoe Beach and Brown bag talks with speakers from KU Academic Achievement Center, Topeka VA Hospital, Kansas Works and more. The schedule covers Monday to Friday with multiple expert talks and a Marine Corps birthday cake cutting at the Dole Institute.
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Bruce Oakley
Topeka VA
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United States Marine Corps
Dole Institute of Politics
Police Chief defends privacy of complaint details
Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib defends keeping report details private while noting 19 complaints handled this year with 12 sustained. Brief summaries show issues from failing to file reports to rude conduct and traffic rule lapses on bike patrol. Only one case involved alleged physical assault. officer exonerated. Public release debated by city commissioners.
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