Leader faces pressure to restart Mideast talks
News from Jerusalem reports mounting international pressure on a key figure to resume negotiations with Israel and drop his demands for a Jewish state. The context centers on renewed efforts to restart peace talks and address regional tensions.
District court judge resigns from bench
A district court judge has stepped down from the bench effective immediately in a surprise resignation. The move follows no public note of the reasons given and leaves a vacancy to be filled by the governor's office.
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Federer Advances at French Open
Roger Federer steps onto Court Suzanne Lenglen in Paris smiling as three young fans wave a banner, advancing in the French Open match.
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Assad signals he will stay president through 2014 elections
Syria's foreign minister Walid al Moallem said President Bashar al Assad will remain in office at least until the 2014 elections and could seek another term, complicating opposition support for U N sponsored talks to end the civil war. He noted any deal would require approval via referendum and insisted negotiations must exclude the head of the regime from politics. The opposition pressed for international guarantees and dates for Geneva talks, while Ban Ki moon cautioned there is no consensus on attendance or timetable.
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Mega solar project nears completion in Roswell
Sunrise Energy Ventures plans a 5.4 megawatt solar array to energize by June end in Roswell area powering about 780 homes. CEO Stephen Clevett says initial farms and ranches will host smaller sites and a 2.5 megawatt phase on a 20 acre city leased site, with S&C Electric building a grid feeding project.
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Fire at Farley's Bar and Grill prompts evacuation
Fire at Farley's Bar and Grill 1315 N Main St caused evacuations around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Battalion Chief Chris Mann said the blaze started behind the building in a stack of wood and pallets near the southeast corner. Damage described as superficial included a melted plastic conduit and a scorched wall near the electrical panel after utility crews checked the site. Fire investigators noted the interior wiring required minimal inspection and a stucco cut to verify lines.
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Health law prompts cancellation notices for some privately insured
AP reports many individuals who buy their own health insurance may receive cancellation notices this fall as policies fail to meet basic Affordable Care Act standards. Small businesses are affected and must seek replacement plans.
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Soldier to admit Afghan massacre in plea deal
Army staff sergeant Robert Bales will plead guilty to the slaughter of 16 villagers in Afghanistan to avoid the death penalty. He will recount the attack for the first time, with his lawyer saying he was “crazed” and “broken” but not insane. The case is being heard at Joint Base Lewis-McChord after lengthy negotiations and police hearings.
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