China cuts rates for third time in six months
The People's Bank of China trimmed the one year loan rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5.10 percent and lowered the one year deposit rate to 2.25 percent, arguing downward economic pressure as growth slows and exports fall. The move aims to make banks more flexible with deposit rates and spur a market oriented financial system.
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Merkel Seeks Russia Help Over Ukraine but Talks Fail to Bridge Rift
Merkel visited Moscow to urge Putin to press eastern Ukraine separatists to honor the Minsk cease-fire and restore Ukraine's sovereignty. Putin offered no concessions, reaffirming Crimea’s status and blaming Kiev, while both leaders noted the path to peace remains difficult amidst stalled local elections and diverging regional aims.
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Two Mississippi Officers Die. Four Arrested in Fatal Shootings
In Hattiesburg two police officers, Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate, were killed during a traffic stop. Four suspects including Marvin Banks and Joanie Calloway were charged with capital murder and related counts. Banks fled in a police cruiser before arrest. Community mourns as investigations begin and initial court appearances planned.
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Liquori Tate
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Forest County Justice Court
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Tate
U.S
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Owens
Sumrall High School
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Petal, Miss
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Backlog in FOIA requests rises amid staffing cuts and shutdown
A federal report shows a 67 percent backlog increase in unanswered FOIA requests as agency staffing fell 8.9 percent. Six agencies account for 92 percent of backlogs led by Homeland Security and State, with Clinton email inquiries driving lawsuits and a three week shutdown cited as a key factor.
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Gulf nations seek stronger U S commitment at Camp David summit
Gulf leaders wary of U S Iran talks press Obama for written security guarantees. UAE Ambassador Yousef al Otaiba says a regional defense shield is needed, with interoperable radar links and joint cyber maritime border security. Arab allies fear Iran gains and funding from a nuclear pact.
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