Cease-fire in Syria lands hope for political talks
Russia and Turkey broker a cease-fire in Syria that could lead to talks in Kazakhstan next month. Putin calls it fragile but urges patience while observers note gains for Assad and border security concerns. The deal excludes extremist groups and hinges on continued cooperation between Moscow and Ankara.
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia region
The USGS reports a magnitude 6.2 quake near Tolotangga in Sumbawa at about 6 30 am local time. Depth around 72 km. No damage reported and no tsunami warning issued. Indonesia lies on the Ring of Fire with past deadly quakes and tsunamis including 2004’s disaster.
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Paladino urged to quit Buffalo school board over insults
Carl Paladino, co chair of Donald Trump’s New York campaign, faced a push to resign after he publicly insulted Barack Obama and his wife. The Buffalo school board voted 6 2 to seek removal by the state education commissioner if he did not resign within 24 hours. Paladino did not attend and said he won’t resign.
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Man charged after name written in blood at burglary
In Billings Montana 31 year old Timothy Robert Slee is charged after breaking into two homes including one where his last name was written on the wall in his blood. Bail set at 5000 dollars. Police say a shotgun taken from a nearby residence was also recovered. The arrest followed a report of a man banging on a door.
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