Abbas rejects peace blueprint at United Nations
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, back from submitting a statehood bid, says he will not accept any Quartet plan that omits a halt to settlement building or negotiations based on pre 1967 borders. He reiterated he is studying the proposal but hinted he will demand Palestinian conditions for resuming talks.
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Yemen unrest explodes as troops kill dozens in Sanaa square
In one of the bloodiest days of Yemen's uprising government troops backed by snipers and shelling attacked a square in Sanaa, killing at least 40 protesters and clashing with opposition forces. President Ali Abdullah Saleh vowed to crush rivals after returning from Saudi treatment for wounds. Maj. Gen. Ali Mohsen al Ahmar urged international intervention.
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UBS CEO resigns over 2.3 billion loss in rogue trades
UBS chief executive Oswald Gruebel resigns after a 2.3 billion loss from rogue trading at its investment division. The bank will restructure to prevent repeats as Sergio Ermotti becomes interim CEO.
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Putin to Run for President in 2012 Russia
Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is named by President Dmitry Medvedev as the ruling party candidate for the March 2012 presidential election. Medvedev plans to step down after one term, yielding leadership to Putin who previously served as president 2000 to 2008. The move faces opposition criticism as an anti reform power swap. After the election the president will serve six years due to a constitutional change.
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NASA satellite debris lands in Pacific Ocean likely
NASA space junk scientists say most parts of a 20 year old satellite fell into the Pacific Ocean with no land damage or injuries reported. If estimates are off by minutes, fiery fragments could have reached parts of northwestern North America.
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Skaters lobby for Centennial Park upgrade funds
Lawrence skaters have formed weekly meetings to shape a $125,000 Parks and Recreation plan to repair the Centennial Park skateboard facility west of Iowa Street. Ad dison Toelkes, 19, and others plan to propose surface replacement and upgrades during winter planning. Construction is slated for spring after city officials approved the budget.
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Health fair at Lawrence Memorial draws 1200 attendees
Lawrence resident Vernon Burkett joined more than 1,200 people at the annual health fair at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The event featured screenings such as BMI, blood pressure, hearing, vision, glucose, bone density, and prostate checks. LMH education coordinator Aynsley Anderson noted the fair’s growth over 30 years and 30 educational exhibits.
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Health Challenge Highlights Local Trends At Lawrence Memorial
The Health Challenge Questionnaire at Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s annual health fair reveals Kansas’s rising obesity, Douglas County poverty, and mental health statistics. It notes aging sodium limits, fruit and vegetable intake, and a mix of other health facts, including Medicare enrollment dates and cancer risk data.
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