Obama to push START treaty ratification during lame duck session
President Obama told Dmitry Medvedev that securing Senate ratification of the START nuclear weapons treaty is a top priority. He said he will push to complete the agreement in the lame duck session as he wrapped up an extensive 10 day Asian tour and noted Russia as an excellent WTO partner.
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Suu Kyi to Reunite With Allies After Release
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, freed unconditionally after seven years under house arrest, planned meetings with her party and allies amid speculation on future challenges to the military regime. She would attend a close friend's funeral and visit Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, her lawyer said.
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Iraq approves deal to form new government under Maliki
Iraqi lawmakers backed an agreement to unite feuding blocs in a new government led by Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki, ending eight months of stalemate though Sunni participation and roles remain disputed amid distrust and threats of boycott by the Iraqiya bloc.
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New York City auction sells Madoff life spoils
Thousands of Bernard Madoff belongings from his NYC penthouse sold at auction. A ring the wife Ruth owned fetched $550,000, beating a $300,000 pre-sale estimate. Ruth Madoff jewelry and Rolex Moon Phase watches also drew strong bids as Gaston & Sheehan conducted the sale at the Sheraton New York.
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Kansas blind convention educates Lawrence residents
In Lawrence over the weekend the National Federation of the Blind held its Kansas state convention drawing about 60 attendees to the Holidome. Speakers covered education inspiration and advocacy with emphasis on independence for blind people and reducing isolation.
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Local girls meet author Jane Kurtz at Kansas Union book signing
About a dozen area girls, including Chloe Taylor and Sandres Barbee, attended a Kansas Union event at Jay hawk Ink with author Jane Kurtz. They discussed American Girl dolls and the Lanie book. Kim Barbee described the craze as a “girl thing” and noted a budding book club idea in Lawrence.
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