U S sets plan for Afghan forces to lead by 2014
President Obama and NATO leaders to approve a Lisbon plan outlining a phased handover of security to Afghan forces starting next year and continuing through 2014. The goal is to transfer power in all 34 provinces while drawing down American and allied troops, with initial handovers in safer provinces.
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Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout arrives in U S in manacles
Russian officials protest as Viktor Bout, dubbed the merchant of death, is extradited from Thailand to the United States to face four federal terrorism charges in New York. Bout, a former Soviet air force officer linked to Russian intelligence, arrived under tight security and is to appear before a federal judge in the Southern District of New York. The indictment, unsealed in May 2008, carries three life terms and one up to 15 years.
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Ireland Faces Bank Crisis After EU Talks Fail
An EU finance ministers meeting ended without a bailout plan for Ireland. Both Irish and EU officials pledged to stabilize banks central to the crisis to prevent spread to other euro economies. Ireland has taken over three banks with more likely as the rescue nears $61 billion, raising the 2010 deficit projection. Dublin insists no bailout is needed, but rising bond yields suggest mounting funding concerns as IMF ECB and EU reps travel to Ireland this week.
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Riots in Haiti over cholera toll rise and U.N. role
Riots flare as Haiti reports over 1000 cholera deaths and dispatches officials to the north to quell protests against U.N. peacekeepers blamed for spreading the disease. Dominican Republic reports first cholera case in Higuey linked to a Haitian traveler. authorities stress hygiene to prevent spread.
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KU chancellors pay roughly matches national average
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little earns 450000 in total compensation, including 267177 from state funds and a 25000 deferred payment. The Chronicle survey shows national median for public research university leaders at 436111 for 2008-09, up 2.3 percent. Kansas leaders have had no raises amid budget concerns, while KSU and Wichita State presidents earn less than Gray-Little.
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Great American Smokeout Story of Bearman Quitting Plan
Debra Bearman, 47, says she began smoking at 13 and now aims to quit with help from Sonya Navarro, wellness coordinator at the Leo Center. Over the last month she reduced from a pack and a half per day to five cigarettes, hoping to quit soon. The article notes the Great American Smokeout is Thursday.
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Cans for the Community earns Sertoma Service to Mankind Award
Lawrence group Cans for the Community raised about 1 000 per 66 000 aluminum cans and has donated more than 61 000 to local nonprofits since starting five years ago. Linda Klinker and seven volunteers collect cans, sell them, and fund donations to groups like Douglass County Visiting Nurses, Douglas County Dental Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters, LINK, and Meals on Wheels.
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