Libya to disband or absorb militias as government pushes reform
Libyan army raids militia outposts in Tripoli while eastern groups disband on orders from President Mohammed el Megaref, who demands all militias join the government or disband. The move follows the Benghazi consulate attack that killed the U.S. ambassador and three others, triggering widespread anger at armed factions. Authorities warn force may be used if groups resist.
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Benghazi
Libya
Tripoli
U.S
Mohammed el-Megaref
Chris Stevens
Muammar Gaddafi
LANA
Gaddafi
Ali al- Shakhli
Abdel- Salam Sikayer
National Congress
Giant panda cub dies at National Zoo after birth surprise
The 4 ounce panda cub born a week ago at the National Zoo in Washington died Sunday morning. Veterinarians attempted CPR after the cub stopped breathing and died at 10:28 am. Keeper efforts and Mei Xiang's distress calls marked a poignant day for the zoo and panda program.
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Washington
National Zoo
Mei Xiang
Tai Shan
China
Susan Walsh
Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Washington, D.C
Sinai raids threaten to reopen peace treaty terms
Israeli officials indicated resistance to reopening military arrangements with Egypt despite growing Sinai violence. The latest attacks, including a raid that killed an Israeli soldier, may push Egypt to demand increased firepower in the demilitarized border zone. Ansar Jerusalem claimed the latest strike while Avigdor Lieberman insisted Israel would not reevaluate the pact.
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Jerusalem
Egypt
Sinai Peninsula
Sinai
Israel
Ansar Jerusalem
al-Qaida
Avigdor Lieberman
Iraq maintains position on death penalty amid rising executions
Iraq this year has executed nearly 100 people, a sharp rise that draws international concern over fair trials and political influence. U.N. envoy Christof Heyns calls the practice arbitrary, while government officials defend the penalty as relief for victims’ families.
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Baghdad
Iraq
United States
Tariq al-Hashemi
Nouri al-Maliki
Saddam Hussein
Christof Heyns
U.N
Haider al-Saadi
Justice Mé Ministry
Community calendar of health classes and screenings
October schedule lists advance directives, prediabetes, stress mastery, 10000 steps program, cholesterol and bone density screenings, therapy and aquatic fitness at LMH with many dates. Registration required for some events, contact LMH for details and locations.
Lawrence Public Library hosts driving safety and Skillbuilders programs
Lawrence Public Library offers an AARP Driving Safety class October 18 and 19 in the Gallery room with 12 members and 14 non members, plus two days of Skillbuilders sessions every Thursday morning in October covering home and car maintenance, recipes, aging in place, and senior services.
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American Heart Association
American Heart Association Friends & Family
American Heart Association Heartsaver
Dale Willey Automotive
Iowa St
Lawrence Public Library
AARP
Pattie Johnston
Neil Gaskin
Natural Breeze
Richard Haig
Westside 66 & Car Wash
Beth Greer
Hy-Vee Grocery
Linda Crabb
VNA
Bushwhackin the Jayhawks Civil War Border Talk
Douglas County Senior Services hosts Kansas Humanities presentation on October 26 at 6 30 p m at the Lawrence Senior Center. Dr. Brian Miller discusses Civil War letters and diaries from Webster Moses Samuel Ayers and homefront workers tracing daily life, dress and preparations on the border. For information call 842 0543. Also quilting with Marla Jackson on October 8 10 00 a m to 11 30 a m at the same center. Materials provided bring fabric and machines if possible. Registration contact Rebecca Clancy at 842 0543. Travel Talk with Darla Bass on October 10 10 00 11 00 a m at Lawrence Senior Center. learn about Group Getaways tours and suggest future themes. Call 842 0543 to register.
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LMH
Douglas County C.H.E.C
Coalition To Honor End of Life Choices
LMH Oncology
Liv Frost
Liv
Frost
Imh
Diabetes Education Group
Kansas
Lawrence Senior Center
Webster Moses
Samuel Ayers
Missouri
Marla Jackson
Rebecca Clancy
Darla Bass
Darla
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Community Education
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Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
Lprd.org
Lmh.org
Douglas County Senior Services
Skillbuilders
Visiting Nurses Hospice
Red Cross
Wawren' Moria
Ospi
Sixth Street
Mak
Douglas County
Lawrence
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