U.S. resumes full diplomatic ties with Libya
The United States announces restoration of full diplomatic relations with Libya and removal from the terrorism sponsor list after Libya renounced weapons of mass destruction and cooperated in anti terror efforts. The move follows years of sanctions and is paired with a Venezuela arms ban.
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Venezuela
Hugo Chavez
Iran
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David Welch
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Welch
U S Officials Disclose Guantanamo Detainee List
The Pentagon released the first complete list of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay since its 2002 opening. About 759 prisoners have passed through the facility, with more than a quarter Afghans and 131 Saudis. The release excludes many high profile suspects and identifies ages and nationalities of detainees.
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Associated Press
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Chito Peppler
New England Flood Toll Rises Amid Weeklong Downpour
Rain saturates New England for a fourth day as Merrimack and Spicket rivers overflow near Boston forcing hundreds to evacuate. Sewage spills flood the Merrimack River in Haverhill and a plant shutdown risks 115 million gallons daily. Governor Romney warns of worsening conditions as Lowell crews evacuate 1,000 households and roads flood across New Hampshire.
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Lawrence
Mitt Romney
Lowell
Wakefield
Mass
Ralph Tucci
Tucci
New Hampshire
John Lynch
Hopkinton
Indonesia Volcano Merapi Erupts Threatening Nearby Villages
Mount Merapi on Java erupted violently sending searing gas clouds and rock debris down the western slopes. Authorities raised the danger alert to the highest level triggering mandatory evacuations for about 4,500 residents as blasts pushed ash and lava higher and hospitals prepared for possible casualties.
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Mount Merapi
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Violence erupts across Sao Paulo as gangs attack
A four day wave of violence in Sao Paulo kills over 80, with masked gunmen attacking bars banks and police stations while inmates seize guards. Gangs torch buses prompting Brazil to mobilize 4000 federal troops and raise alerts toward Rio de Janeiro.
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Brazil
South America
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Rio de Janeiro
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First Capital Command Gang
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Saddam refuses plea as he claims Iraq presidency in court
Saddam Hussein refused to enter a plea insisting he remains president of Iraq while the judge charged him with crimes against humanity. Co-defendants faced similar charges in a crackdown on Shiites tied to the 1982 Dujail attack with hundreds detained and 148 executed or died in custody.
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