Mandela 90th birthday celebrated at Qunu home
Nelson Mandela marked his 90th birthday with family privately in Qunu and a public lunch hosted in a tent near his rural homestead. Presidents elders and African royalty attended the weekend event in the village 600 miles south of Johannesburg. The day followed a private family celebration on Friday.
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Petraeus says Al Qaeda shifts focus from Iraq to Afghanistan
General David Petraeus told the Associated Press that Al Qaeda may divert resources from Iraq to Pakistan and Afghanistan. He cautioned the group is not abandoning Iraq and is weighing its main effort while U.S. prepares troop level decisions amid improving security and political conditions in Iraq.
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Tomato Salmonella scare bruises Virginia tomato trade
Virginia tomato growers on the Eastern Shore face heavy losses after a national salmonella outbreak spurred a sharp drop in sales and prices. Despite no link to the outbreak, traders like Batista Madonna report plummeting demand as producers in Florida and Georgia also feel the impact. Health officials warn consumers while efforts to restore confidence include Virginia Grown labeling and price promotions.
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Court gun ruling spurs felon challenges in court
Twice convicted felon James Francis Barton Jr faces federal gun charges after police found seven pistols three shotguns and five rifles at his home. Defense lawyers say the Supreme Court ruling lets felons keep loaded handguns at home for self defense, prompting late July hearings and pending challenges nationwide.
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Iran stalls at talks as U S sits with six powers
The United States and five world powers press Iran to suspend uranium enrichment within two weeks or face new U N sanctions. EU envoy Solana says Iran must answer questions to allow talks to continue and avoid further isolation.
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