Beirut Hama protests spark renewed call for change
Lebanese and Syrian demonstrators gathered in Beirut and Hama denouncing President Bashar Assad amid crackdowns. Officials dismissed the Hama governor, signaling possible offensives while protests surged despite media bans. NATO escalated Libyan airstrikes as AU backed Gadhafi. Bahrain police used tear gas on protesters. Greece secured a July loan installment and a second bailout path, with IMF and eurozone coordination ongoing.
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Strauss-Kahn case setback for prosecutors in New York
The Strauss-Kahn case suffers a credibility issue with the accuser, leading prosecutors to seek a judge’s lift of bail and house arrest. The comments from District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. contrast with accuser attorney Ken Thompson who accuses Vance of fear of losing the high profile case.
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New York Gay Marriage Changes Benefit Calculations
In New York the move to legalize same sex marriage prompts rethinking of taxes and employer health plans for couples. Albany accountant Jason Ganns expects state tax savings while federal filing remains single. City couple Andrew Troup and partner weigh combining policies as domestic partner benefits shift.
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Marines accused of sham marriages for fiscal gain
Three Southern California Marine corporals from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing face fraud and larceny charges for entering into sham marriages to obtain government housing benefits totaling about 75 000 dollars. A lesbian couple linked the scheme to off base living costs and unmar ried couple allowances, with the female MarineAsh ley Vice describing force to marry to support a family.
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Minnesota shutdown seen hammering economy and jobs
The Minnesota shutdown stalled state services and threatened tourism and construction as experts warn of ripple effects. Analysts expect job losses across construction, social services, and forestry, with state workplaces trimming hours and a spike in unemployment if the impasse lasts.
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