NATO missile shield pledge and Afghan transition plan
President Obama won NATO agreement to erect a missile shield over Europe to deter Iranian attack while keeping alliance relevance. Allies will hand security responsibility in Afghanistan to local forces by 2014, a timeline that extends beyond his withdrawal pledge. Obama also urged Senate ratification of a U S Russia nuclear arms treaty to reassure European security.
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NYC 9/11 responders settle suits in landmark deal
More than 10,000 workers exposed to dust at Ground Zero have joined a settlement with New York City valued at at least 625 million dollars. The accord resolves most lawsuits over PPE failures by city officials during debris clearance after September 11. Over 95 percent of eligible claimants accepted the offer, while 520 rejected or did not respond.
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Bangkok officials uncover 2000 fetuses at temple mortuary
Thai police near Bangkok found about 2000 fetal remains hidden in a Buddhist temple mortuary for a year to conceal illegal abortions. Initial discovery yielded over 300 fetuses, later revisited to reveal five times that amount. Abortion remains illegal except for rape, threat to health, or fetal abnormality.
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Kanathud Musiganont
Thailand
Judge Camp pleads guilty to drug charges in stripper case
U S Senior Judge Jack T Camp admitted guilt to a felony aiding and abetting a felon’s possession of cocaine and two misdemeanors after buying drugs for a stripper who cooperated with authorities He resigned from the bench and agreed to cooperate in ongoing investigations sentencing could range from four to ten months under guidelines with possible shorter terms.
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Plastikon Revises Wage Figures for Incentive Review
Plastikon Industries revises its average wage downward for a planned East Hills plant, citing inclusion of benefits in prior estimates. The company now projects an average salary of 46 875 with a starting wage of 25 500, still seeking about 63 000 in job training grants over five years. The project awaits a second hearing by the Public Incentives Review Committee.
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Lawrence
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130 Vendors Prepare for 34th Holiday Bazaar in Lawrence
Dozens of artists including Harvey Murphy showcase handmade arts and crafts at the Community Building in Lawrence. The 34th annual event runs Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., drawing 3,000 to 5,000 visitors and selling out for the 11th straight year.
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Lawrence
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Potter fans queue for seventh Harry Potter film premiere
Sherri Heald and her husband joined more than 1,500 fans at Hollywood South Wind 12 theater to await the first showing of Deathly Hallows Part 1, the two part finale. Fans arrived hours early as eight screens prepared for the midnight premiere and early tickets.
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Pulse reveals Harry Potter film series cast Sunday
Coming Sunday Pulse feature surveys the main players in the Harry Potter movie universe, identifying key characters and the actors who portray them. The piece serves as a quick reference for fans and casual readers alike.
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