One in four fail military entrance exam study finds
The Education Trust reports nearly a quarter of students fail the Army entrance exam, signaling weak core skills. The finding coincides with concern from military and education leaders about a shrinking pool of eligible youths amid a tough economic period.
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Spain imposes strict anti smoking law across venues
Spain's Parliament approved a broad ban on smoking in bars restaurants discotheques casinos and bingo halls starting January 2 2006 and extending to outdoor public areas such as playgrounds schoolyards and hospital grounds. Violators face fines up to 780000 dollars.
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Obama wins GOP votes to ratify New START pact
Obama secured 11 Republican votes to ratify the U S Russia New START treaty in a 67 28 process vote paving a final tally. The pact would cap strategic warheads and restore on site inspections as part of a bipartisan national security push.
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Iraq forms fragile coalition government amid pull of US withdrawal
Iraq swears in a new government after nine months of talks uniting Shiites and other groups. Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki preserves key posts as coalition tensions grow with Sunni underrepresentation and Kurdish concerns. Obama commends the inclusive coalition while warnings arise over postwar stability and potential U.S. troop extensions.
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Travel-ready Americans endure security with sighs
As the Christmas travel week arrives, Americans show resignation to body scans and pat-downs while air travel rises 2.8 percent. AAA cites steady holiday travel despite heightened airport security following the 2009 Detroit Christmas Day bombing attempt.
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UK terror plot targeted British landmarks and shopping areas
British police said a large scale terror plot aimed at London landmarks and public spaces was being investigated after 12 suspects aged 17 to 28 were arrested in raids across London Cardiff Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham. Authorities noted targets included the Houses of Parliament and shopping districts but stressed no link to a broader European plan.
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