Aspen Bank Scare Suspect Commits Suicide
A 72 year old man, suspected of placing items in two Aspen banks and an alleyway prompting mass death warnings, shot and killed himself shortly after the incidents. The body of James Chester Branning, once from Aspen and resident of Denver since 2003, was found Thursday. Police described the events at a news conference.
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New Year's nightclub fire kills dozens in Bangkok
A New Year Eve blaze at Santika nightclub in Bangkok killed at least 61 people and injured more than 200 as crowds fled the glitzy venue. Witnesses cited a fireworks display as the ignition source though some claimed no such display occurred. Foreign casualties included citizens from Australia Belgium Britain France Japan Singapore South Korea and the United States.
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Iraq Takes Control of Green Zone and Sovereignty
Iraq formally assumes control of the Green Zone and airspace under a new security pact with the United States. Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki proposes January 1 as Sovereignty Day to mark restoration of sovereignty as violence declines but insurgent attacks persist.
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Cuba marks revolution anniversary with subdued celebrations
In Santiago Cuba fifty years after rebels seized victory the island held toned-down events. Raul Castro praised the revolution vowing its endurance as Cubans face recovery from hurricanes and await Barack Obama’s presidency and potential easing of U S policies. Local residents hopeful for looser travel bans and remittances foresee improved ties and family visits amid nostalgia for Fidel Castro.
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U S readies for surge in Afghanistan
U S plans to flood southern Afghanistan with 20000 more troops alongside 12500 NATO soldiers to break a stalemate in Kandahar. Brig Gen John Nicholson leads a renewed effort with new bases, construction by Army Corps of Engineers, and proposals for three additional brigades plus aviation and intelligence assets in the south and two provinces surrounding Kabul.
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Russia Cuts Off Gas Supplies to Ukraine
Russia halted all natural gas to Ukraine as Europe faces winter risk. Gazprom shifted deliveries to other routes, while President Yushchenko and the U S urged humanitarian considerations as talks aimed for a compromise by Orthodox Christmas.
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