Iran leaders face threats over anti government protests
Tehran state prosecutor warned opposition leaders they could be tried if they do not condemn this week’s protests. The unrest marks the worst since the disputed June election and an immediate post election period.
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Top 5 Web Roundup: Fire, Robbery Suspects, and Coyotes Win
Fire destroys an apartment unit injuring none while two men are sought in an armed robbery. Road accidents yield few injuries as Olesinski leads the Coyotes to a 70 to 20 win with Snow delivering another strong performance.
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Memorable 2009 New Mexico Sports Year
Highlights include a Kentucky Derby winner based in New Mexico and the Elizabeth Lambert hair pulling incident that sparked worldwide notoriety. The year drew headlines in Albuquerque sports pages and national glare for the state’s athletes.
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Record 20 Million Plus Collect Unemployment in 2009
A record more than 20 million people drew unemployment benefits during 2009 as the jobless rate ended the year at 10 percent. The pace of layoffs slows but long term unemployed rise, with 5.8 million out of work over six months. Weekly claims fell to 432,000, hinting at modest January hiring.
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World welcomes hopeful start as Paris lights up
Fireworks over Sydney Harbor and the Eiffel Tower illuminate New Year celebrations seen as a bid for a brighter 2010. Global markets and jobs sagged in 2009 with foreclosures rising in many economies, while leaders cautioned that recovery would not be immediate.
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City proclaims Waldrip Day in Roswell honors
Mayor Sam LaGrone declares December 29 as Jim Waldrip Day to honor his lifelong dedication to teaching and coaching Roswell students. Waldrip, born 1928 in Healdton Oklahoma, starred in baseball and track, played for the New York Giants farm system, Oklahoma Sooners, and led the Roswell Coyotes to two state baseball titles as head coach.
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Nigerian airport scavengers not using US scanners on suspect
After U.S. donated four full body scanners in 2008, Nigeria reports none used on Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport. A Lagos scanner sits unused near security, employed irregularly to target high risk travelers and drug trafficking concerns.
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Five Americans to face terrorism charges in Pakistan
Police in Sargodha say they will seek terrorism charges and life sentences for five American men from the Washington DC area arrested in December. Tahir Gujar says the anti-terrorist court in Sargodha will hear the case on January 4, though charges may wait.
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Daily Record prints early for New Year’s Eve schedule
The Daily Record released an early Thursday edition to allow staff to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Some daily features were unavailable at press time. Regular printing resumes with Saturday’s edition. The editor apologizes for any inconvenience.
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