Britain eases livestock movement ban outside foot-and-mouth zone
Britain lifts the nationwide livestock movement ban for farmers outside the six mile surveillance area as measures ease. Chief vet Debby Reynolds says animals from outside the zone may go to slaughterhouses. 214 livestock already culled near the outbreak site. Officials probe whether Pirbright site or private firm sparked the outbreak. strong probability points to Pirbright but no breach found at the drug company.
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Durbin Calls Iraq Surge Aids, Sees Iraq Gov't Weak
Senator Durbin credits the surge and higher troop levels with reducing violence in Iraq and boosting peace in many areas. He warned the Iraqi government is fragile as Sunni members left August sessions and urged Iraqi leadership as the only way forward.
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ICP Gathering prep with security firm on site amid heat
Organizers of the Gathering festival plan a command post and heavy security to manage thousands of attendees. Sevier notes the event has been tame recently and police, forest service, and conservation officers will monitor areas outside the venue. Tenable Protective Services will provide 85 to 100 experienced guards daily, with ambulances and medical services on site around the clock.
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Degrave helps Iowa teen Miranda change life after festival scare
Miranda, a former Juggalo, arrived a week early to a Hardin County festival and was stranded in the woods. A Levee Pond Church member helped him reach the police and church, where he spent the day and embraced Jesus. He now plans to return to Tucson for work, supported by his grandmother.
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Afghan Pakistan peace jirga challenged by Musharraf snub
Afghan and Pakistani delegates prepared for a four day peace jirga in Kabul to curb militancy but Pakistani President Musharraf canceled his trip citing engagements in Islamabad. Analysts say the move signals strain between Karzai and Musharraf and could weaken talks with Taliban followers avoiding delegation from Pakistan’s tribal regions.
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