Biden pledges unwavering U S support for Israel in New Orleans
In New Orleans Vice President Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for about an hour to discuss Mideast peace talks as Netanyahu addressed the Jewish Federation of North America. Biden stressed the Obama administration backs Israel, calling the U S an unbroken chain of leadership in the strategic relationship.
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U.S. weighs lifting Sudan terror designation
U.S. officials say Sudan could be removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism as early as next July if Khartoum meets benchmarks. Key condition is the January 9 referendum on southern Sudan’s independence, with Washington demanding the vote proceed and the north respect the result. The referendum stems from the 2005 peace accord ending a 21 year civil war that killed nearly 2 million people.
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Myanmar vote seen as step or sham after 22 years
Myanmar's secretive military rulers offered no date for results from the first election in two decades, with junta allies expected to win a large majority of 1,159 parliamentary seats. Critics see the poll as a legitimacy ploy, though a parliament could hint at limited change. The junta backed Union Solidarity and Development Party fielded 1,112 candidates, while the National Democratic Force contested 164 spots.
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Giant Jesus statue completed in Swiebodzin Poland
The 108 foot tall statue of Christ the King rises above Swiebodzin as the mayor claims it is the world’s tallest while priest Reverend Sylwester Zawadzki marks the completion. Some builders cite 167 feet with the mound and crown. Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer stands at 125 feet.
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KU improvement campaign aims to lift standing among AAU peers
KU leaders, noting low ranks in federal research expenditures, national academies, doctorates, and citations, seek ideas to boost quality. Provost Jeff Vitter cites KU’s 57th overall and 31st public AAU positions, plus four and six year graduation gaps, as evidence of underperformance versus non AAU peers.
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Lawrence police recruit five veteran officers to bolster staffing
Lawrence Police Depart ment shifts recruitment to hire five certified officers with at least two years on another force. Interim Chief Tarik Khatib says attrition between academies hurts staffing and innovation is needed to keep authorized positions filled.
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National search begins for Lawrence police chief
City leaders launched a nationwide hunt for a new chief of the Lawrence Police Department to replace Ron Olin who retired in August. Interim chief Tarik Khatib, a 18 year veteran, may seek the permanent post while the city sets a December 6 application deadline and outlines nine years of municipal police experience with at least four in administration. The department operates on a $14.2 million budget with 142 officers and about 41 civilian staff.
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