Obama warns Abbas over resuming direct talks
In a July 16 letter to Mahmoud Abbas the White House urged a return to face-to-face peacemaking with Israel, warning that U S Palestinian relations could suffer. Abbas demands an Israeli commitment to a Palestinian state with a freeze on settlements before negotiations begin. Netanyahu offers a 10 month housing freeze in the West Bank set to expire in September.
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Rangel Plans Threefold Defense In Ethics Case
Rep. Charles Rangel argues he did not dispense favors or misuse office, while acknowledging possible inattention. He faces 13 counts amid Democratic concerns that ethics scrutiny could affect candidates. Rep. Maxine Waters also faces potential ethics charges tied to a bank bailout.
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Apartment collapse in Arragola kills three in sleep
An overnight building collapse in Arragola near Naples killed three residents while a 10-year-old girl survived after calling firefighters from under the rubble. Police quoted by Iodice and ANSA noted the dead include the girl’s grandmother and a married couple found in bed. authorities search for more missing.
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Flood toll tops 800 in Pakistan as floods ease
In Nowshera Pakistan the flood death toll exceeded 800 as waters receded. Officials warned disease risk rising with evacuees arriving at camps amid fever diarrhea and skin problems. Afghanistan reported 64 dead and 61 injured as floods damaged homes and farms.
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Civilian aided Manning WikiLeaks case claims emerge
Adrian Lamo says a Boston group member helped Manning set up encryption to send data to WikiLeaks. The claim suggests civilian accomplices are being considered as the investigation widens beyond 76,900 Afghan war records.
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