Italian peacekeeping redeploys in Mogadishu after ambush
Italian forces and the U.N. peacekeeping alliance moved through thousands of chanting demonstrators to retake streets where they were attacked on July 2. Tanks and armored vehicles reestablished positions at Checkpoint Pasta near a derelict spaghetti factory on Mogadishu’s western edge. The alliance set up roadblocks across the city to search for weapons while Pakistani troops manned at least six barricades near the United Nations headquarters in the former U.S. Embassy complex.
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Pollster reports dour mood across nations amid worsening economies
Washington AP: Everett C. Ladd of the Roper Center says Americans view the future with gloom and that discontent is widespread in rich economies. Polls in Britain, France, Japan, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Canada reflect worsening economic conditions since last fall.
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Spain makes microchip implants mandatory for pets
In Spain, dogs and cats in major cities must get microchip implants to aid reunions with owners and curb abandonment. Four of the 17 regions already require chips or tattoos, a pioneer move in the western world. Each chip links to a regional file, with plans to connect regional databases. A wanderer can cover up to 100 miles daily, making tracking more essential.
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Protest countdown begins in 10 day anti abortion siege
Abortion rights defenders and police brace for a 10 day seven state siege on clinics by anti abortion group Operation Rescue. Rallies prayer vigils and blockades spread from Philadelphia and Cleveland to Mississippi where workers set barricades at Jackson clinic. Police hope for cooperation as 113 protesters were arrested in Upland for blocking clinic doors.
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Duchess of York says separation humbled her and taught restraint
Former Sarah Ferguson 33 says her split from Prince Andrew damaged confidence but provided hard lessons. She has been shunned by Buckingham Palace after leaving the marriage and was linked to a financial adviser. Ferguson notes the split made her wary of losing spontaneity to avoid “Pooh traps” and heavy consequences.
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Mississippi and Missouri flood levees crumble in midwest
Crumbling levees along the Mississippi and Missouri threaten thousands as floodwaters spread across Iowa Illinois Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin and South Dakota. 16 deaths and over 1 billion dollars in damage reported with 7 000 people evacuated near the Mississippi Missouri border. 30 000 acres at risk in Hancock County Illinois. Amtrak service halted. weather remains unsettled with storms likely next week.
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Bosnian leaders reject plan for ethnic division
Bosnian government leaders arriving in Zagreb told international peace envoys they would not accept a plan to carve Bosnia into Serb Croat and Muslim mini states. President Izetbegovic said the ethnic division is rejected while fighting persists and humanitarian needs rise.
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Alija Izetbegovic
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Barry Frewer
English teacher wins Powerball in Fond du Lac
A 30 year old English teacher, believed to be Leslie C. Robins, won the $111 million Powerball prize sold in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. He reportedly left town with his fiancee to Florida after learning of the win and has 180 days to claim the prize.
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