Roundup: Homs sees lull as UN monitors arrive
UN truce monitors bring a lull to shelling in Homs for a second day while Assad’s forces press attacks elsewhere. UN envoy Annan hopes a 300 observer mission can help end 13 months of violence and spark talks. At least 12 civilians and five soldiers killed Sunday. The Security Council approved a larger mission beyond 250.
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Ariz. sheriff jokes about federal probe at Texas fundraiser
Audio clip surfaces of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio likening federal probes to jokes during a 2009 Houston fundraiser for Texans For Immigration Reform. He boasts about arrests of illegal immigrants and vows to resist cooperation, while later defending the remarks as off the cuff humor.
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Iran says data recovered from captured RQ-170 drone
Iran claims it recovered data from the downed RQ-170 Sentinel drone including evidence of spying on Osama bin Laden. Tehran says it is building a copy, while U S officials dispute the claimed intelligence value and note drone malfunctions. Iran portrays the capture as a victory over the United States.
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U.S. and Afghanistan reach long term strategic partnership pact
The United States and Afghanistan announced a draft strategic partnership to guide post 2014 ties including military and financial support for at least a decade. Spanta and Crocker led talks with Karzai’s office saying the agreement lays foundations for Afghan sovereignty and regional stability amid ongoing security challenges.
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Sioux City Journal Front Pages Anti Bullying Editorial
The Sioux City Journal dedicates its Sunday front to an anti bullying editorial after the death of 14 year old Kenneth Weishahn Jr. amid harassment after coming out. The piece urges community action and recommends the film Bully about a Sioux City middle school student to raise awareness.
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French leaders head to runoff in presidential race
With 75 percent of ballots counted Hollande leads 27.9 percent, Sarkozy 26.7 percent, and Marine Le Pen stands third at 19.2 percent. Jean-Luc Melenchon 10.8 percent and François Bayrou 9.2 percent follow as runoff appears likely.
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