Protest encampment cleared at Minneapolis 4th Precinct
Police cleared a protest encampment outside the Minneapolis 4th Precinct after the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark. About 50 demonstrators dispersed as eight were arrested and a high fence was erected while dump trucks removed tents and barricades. State and federal investigations continue.
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All U S military posts now open to women
Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered all military jobs opened to women after three years of study. The change ends bans on combat roles including infantry and special operations, affecting about 220 000 positions and prompting remarks from Rep Tammy Duckworth.
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Britain Begins Air Strikes on ISIS as Putin Urges Unity
Britain launches air strikes against oil facilities in eastern Syria to curb ISIS funding while Putin calls for a unified anti terror front under UN auspices. Germany prepares to deploy up to 1200 troops and aircraft as tensions with Turkey rise after the Turkish downing of a Russian jet.
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Chicago mayor opens door to Justice Department review
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reversed his opposition to a possible Justice Department probe of the Chicago Police Department. The move aligns him with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Hillary Clinton, with Durbin and Alvarez also supporting a review, though timing and outcomes remain uncertain amid ongoing investigations and a released Laquan McDonald video.
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Kerry sees progress in Cyprus peace talks amid gas optimism
US Secretary of State Kerry, visiting Nicosia, said tangible progress and shifting ground reflect renewed momentum toward a Cyprus reunification. Leaders Anastasiades and Akinci, meeting frequently, aim for a two zone federation with parallel systems, potentially bringing the Turkish side into the EU.
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