Pentagon to probe Afghanistan raid and civilian deaths
The U S led command in Afghanistan ordered a new inquiry into a February raid by U S and Afghan commandos that killed five civilians, including two pregnant women, with an apology from Navy Vice Adm McRaven to families amid disputing claims of a wider cover up.
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Seal Team Six
Treaty signs as arms cuts proceed in New START pact
In Prague Obama and Medvedev signed a landmark New START treaty aimed at halving strategic missiles to 1,550 warheads per side over seven years. The pact lowers the ceiling from 2,200 and faces U.S. Senate ratification, while vows to curb loose nukes amid Iran and North Korea concerns and a Washington nuclear security summit with 47 nations.
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Hunger Crisis Deepens in Akobo Sudan Stricken by Hunger
In Akobo Sudan a food emergency worsens as malnourished children fill hospital wards and clinics. U.N. and aid groups report 253 severely malnourished children identified, with 4.3 million in southern Sudan needing food aid this year. Local officials report dire conditions and scarce resources amid drought and conflict.
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Save the Children and
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Rescuers hold hopeful vigil at Upper Big Branch mine
In Montcoal West Virginia rescuers waited after a deadly explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine killed 25 miners and left 4 missing. Crews drilled at the surface to vent gas and hoped to reach an airtight refuge where four days of supplies awaited, with 32 rescuers aiming to re-enter by 7 p.m. Massey Energy chief executive Don Blankenship defended safety and noted more survivors than dead, amid the slow progress and grim odds.
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Massey Energy Co
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Don Blankenship
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