Righting of sunken Costa Concordia boosts Italian pride
Italy celebrates the upright Costa Concordia after the Jan 13 2012 wreck near Giglio Island that killed 32. Premier Enrico Letta praised the engineering feat and the restored national image, noting the captain’s early abandonment but highlighting collective responsibility from Franco Gabrielli and civil protection officials.
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Obama backs credible military threat over Syria weapons plan
Secretary Kerry told Congress the US will monitor steps to eliminate Syria chemical weapons while preserving a credible military threat against Bashar al Assad. Obama urged UN findings on chemical use to sway hesitant governments, but warned action may follow if US interests are at stake.
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Fire devastates Jersey Shore boardwalks and dozens of businesses
Investigators say a wiring fault from Superstorm Sandy weather caused the Seaside Park and Seaside Heights blaze that destroyed more than 50 businesses. Officials urge coastal property owners to inspect equipment. Gov Christie pledges funds for debris removal and relief. Delayed tax filing relief offered to affected businesses.
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Iran unblocks then blocks websites briefly in Iran
Iran briefly allowed access to Twitter and Facebook before the four year old firewalls returned. Officials blamed a technical glitch while critics saw it as a sign of tensions between President Rouhani's reform agenda and hard liners in the Islamic establishment.
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