Russia and Ukraine outline heavy weapons pullback line
Diplomats from Russia Ukraine and France agree on a Minsk based division line for pulling back heavy weapons within nine miles each side near the line. The plan does not require full troop withdrawal.
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Newtown to raze shooter's home after mass shooting
Newtown officials voted to raze the 3100 square foot Lanza home on Yogananda Street and keep the two acre lot as open space. First selectwoman Pat Llodra said demolition could wait until after winter and costs may reach around 27000 dollars. The house sits across from Amy DeLoughy’s home where memories of the Sandy Hook attack remain.
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Boehner invites Netanyahu to address Congress on Iran sanctions
House Speaker John Boehner defies Obama by inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a February 11 joint session to push anew for sanctions on Iran. The move heightens tensions over nuclear talks and risks straining U S diplomacy with Israel.
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Iraqi PM appeals for more aid for ground forces against ISIS
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al Abadi urged faster training and arming of Iraqi and Kurdish forces as U S led air strikes continue. He said Iraq lacks on the ground support and plans to meet foreign ministers in London to boost efforts against the Islamic State group.
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Time running out for hostages in ISIS standoff
Japan faces a 72 hour deadline as ISIS demands 200 million dollars for the release of journalist Kenji Goto and Haruna Yukawa. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vows to pursue all diplomatic routes and avoid paid ransom. An Amman to unknown location convoy for Nakayama is noted amid regional talks.
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