Clinton denounces Myanmar elections as deeply flawed
U S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned Myanmar’s weekend vote as deeply flawed and “heartbreaking” repressive, urging a UN inquiry into abuses while urging Fiji to restore democracy. She hoped the first vote in 20 years might yield new leaders, but said Washington backs international scrutiny and continued pressure on the military regime.
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Marines chief urges keeping don't ask don’t tell policy
U S Marines commandant General James Amos said it is the wrong time to overturn the don't ask don’t tell policy while troops fight in Afghanistan. He cited combat effectiveness and risk, noting the Marines' housing policy supports unity and private living quarters are limited to certain settings.
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Haiti narrowly escapes big disaster as Tomas loops north
Hurricane Tomas moved north of Haiti on Saturday causing floods and wind damage along the coast. At least eight people were killed as relief workers, including Steve McAndrew of the American Red Cross, said Haiti "got very lucky" with limited rain. Evacuees return to tents while villagers mop up and civil protection teams gather reports from remote areas.
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Polish Town Erects Giant Jesus Statue Claiming World-Tallest
A towering white statue of Jesus with a golden crown rises 108 feet above Swiebodzin, Poland, aiming to be the world’s tallest. Mayor Dariusz Bekisz and Priest Sylwester Zawadzki assert record height, while builders dispute exact measurements including mound and crown. Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer stands about 125 feet tall by comparison.
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Obama frames India as jobs creator not poacher
President Obama, amid a hot Mumbai visit, promotes a $10 billion India US trade push expected to create about 54,000 American jobs. He highlights a growing bilateral ties, recalls Gandhi, and rejects the view of India as a source of outsourced American jobs. The trip aims to turn rhetoric into trade deals, though economists note U.S. job gains are modest.
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Michelle Obama dances with underprivileged children in Mumbai
Michelle Obama visited the University of Mumbai to meet 33 disadvantaged children helped by Make a Difference. She joined a hopscotch game, drum circle, and a Bollywood song, then spoke about education and her own path to becoming first lady.
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Observatories unite in global SETI search event
The Washington Post reports a 13 nation, five continent telescope collaboration scanning multiple star systems for alien signals. While unlikely to yield a direct contact, the joint effort shows SETI’s growth alongside exoplanet advances, including new Earth sized planets and simulations of habitable worlds.
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