Glimmer of light as flights resume over northern Britain
World Opinion notes April 19 airspace reopens over northern Britain after ash cloud from Icelandic volcano prompted a Europe wide flight ban since April 15. Critics question the Meteorological Office model behind the ban and demand clearer scientific justification and risk-based decisions.
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Met Office
Eurocontrol
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North Korea's Supreme Assembly Ends One Day Session
The 12th Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang approved the government report and budget for 2010, revised the constitution, and made personnel changes. Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un did not attend, no foreign policy clues were given, and no new foreign investment laws were introduced.
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Kim Jong Il
Kim Jong UN
South Korea
United States
Japan
Kim Yong Il
U.S
Outstanding Young Women of America named in Roswell area
Thirty four Roswell area residents named Outstanding Young Women of America for 1985. Named honorees include Linda Ann Anderson Melody J Bush Debra Campos Siri Cooper Cheryl Dow Marti Everitt Patricia Grant Carrie Hecht Martha Holloway Darlene Klassen Mary Johnston Wendy Lunsford Dana Massey Catherine Rugen Janet Seagrave Cindy Smith Emelda Smith Mary Wilcox Beverly Witt Patricia Zender Rory Allgood Leeann Berry Eve Cress Clare Galloway Dorothy Jamerson Kay Jenkins Debbie Pompei Deanne Roberts Christine Sorenson Roberta Vinsant Linda Wasserman.
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Roswell Area
America
Linda Ann Anderson
Melody J. Bush
Debra Sue Campos
Siri Kay Cooper
Cheryl Ann Dow
Marti Wright Everitt
Patricia Glenn
Valarie Jean Grant
Carrie Brewer Hecht
Martha J. Holloway
Darlene Janice Klassen
Mary Ellen Johnston
Wendy Jeanne Lunsford
Dana Dichelle Massey
Catherine Espinosa Rugen
Janet Lee Seagrave
Cindy Lou Smith
Emeld
Pre-election fever rises in New Mexico races
The piece notes rising pre election chatter about possible GOP gains in 2010 with Dems buoyed by a Florida special election and polls showing some district toss ups. It details district 1 Martin Heinrich versus Jon Barela and district 2 Harry Teague versus Steve Pearce with Lujan in district 3 seen as safest.
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Robert Wexler
New Mexico
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Harry Teague
Ben Ray Lujan
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Albuquerque
Joe Skeen
Heinrich
Capitol Hill
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District 2
Cooks
Harold Runnels
Teague
Steve Pearce
U.S. Senate
Tom Udall
House
New Mexico News Services
What does a day of prayer really mean
A discussion of the national Day of Prayer and a legal challenge by the Freedom From Religion Foundation led by atheists to halt the presidential proclamation. The piece questions the impact of prayer proclamations, the role of religion in public life, and potential political consequences amid a broader secular critique.
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Madison
Wis
Barbara Crabb
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Abraham Lincoln
America
Government Is Us Not Them In Trust Gap Sparks Debate
A Pew Research Center finding shows only 22 percent of Americans trust the government in Washington, reflecting rising cynicism and distrust. Experts cite partisan shifts, health care battles, and spending trends as signs politicians favor short-term gains over long-term national interests.
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Pew Research Center
Andrew Kohut
Marc Hetherington
Vanderbilt University
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Hetherington
Pew
Claire McCaskill
Missouri
Associated Press
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
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