Drone strike and disaster reports across South Waziristan and beyond
Reports describe a drone strike killing about 20 in Pakistan near Wana in South Waziristan, with Noorullah named as a local militant leader. Separate incidents include a New York crane collapse killing at least four workers and leaving three missing, a Paris municipal vote showing Sarkozy facing defeats, and Wyoming anglers recounting a stocked Mackinaw trout with a clipped fin from 1983.
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Wana
Waziristan
Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden
al-Qaida
Taliban
Noorullah
New York
Paris
France
Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy
Francois Fillon
UMP
Green River
Wyo
Bill Wengert
Wengert
State Game and Fish Department
Flaming Gorge
Wyoming
Game and Fish
Lucy Wold
Treasury chief vows to stabilize markets amid crisis
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson pledges to do what it takes to stabilize chaotic markets after the Bear Stearns rescue and a volatile week. He expects a Fed rate cut as Wall Street anticipates further action and talks of broader mortgage regulation surface.
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Washington
Bush
Treasury
Henry Paulson
Wall Street
Federal Reserve
Paulson
Bear Stearns Cos
The
Central Bank
Bear Stearns
Paulson Oeraga
Fed
Ben Bernanke
Treasury Department
Financial Institutions
Jpmorgan Chase & Co
Dalai Lama Urges Peace Amid Tibet Protests
From Dharamsala the Dalai Lama urged peaceful protests against Chinese rule and refused to condemn violent clashes in Tibet. He said he backs nonviolence but will not stop demonstrators facing a midnight deadline, citing a dilemma between moral guidance and the urgency of the situation.
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Dharmsala
India
Dalai Lama
Tibet
People's Movement
China
Beijing
Approaching 4000 U S Deaths in Iraq Highlight Public Apathy
As of Sunday at least 3 988 Americans have died in Iraq with the 4 000th casualty looming. Analysts say the milestone could renew war debate during campaign season though lower violence may mute attention. Veterans and researchers note the public largely feels detached with no draft or tax increases.
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Baghdad
U.S
Iraq
Vietnam
Duke University
Jon Alterman
Middle East
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Washington
Pharmaceuticals in drinking water sparks calls for action
An Associated Press investigation found trace pharmaceuticals in U S drinking water and inconsistent testing. Leaders urge action while scientists warn of wildlife and potential human health effects. Senate hearings loom as cities begin their own testing and disposal initiatives are planned.
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Associated Press
George Mannina
AP National
Senate
Washington
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Seattle
Society of Toxicology
George Corcoran
JPMorgan to acquire Bear Stearns for $2 a share
JPMorgan Chase will buy rival Bear Stearns for $236.2 million, about $2 a share, to avert Bear Stearns bankruptcy and calm global financial markets. The Fed to finance up to $30 billion of Bear Stearns assets. deal to close in Q2 awaiting shareholder approval.
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New York
Jpmorgan Chase
Bear Stearns
Federal Reserve
U.S
Peter Dunny
Meridian Equity Partners
Fed
Central Bank
Jpmorgan
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N.Y
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