Pirates attack oil tanker far out to sea
Somali pirates opened fire on the Hong Kong flagged BV Lion about 1000 miles east of the Somali coast using automatic weapons and rockets. The attack was thwarted as the vessel increased speed and evasive maneuvers, with no casualties reported. Over 190 hostages are currently held by pirates.
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Army says Fort Hood shooter acted alone
Investigators determine Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan acted without outside direction in the Fort Hood massacre. FBI Director Mueller orders internal review of handling of Hasan related information from 2008 to present. No evidence of outside help. Hasan had communications with Anwar al-Awlaki, but no violent intent identified by task force.
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Roeder Confesses In Kansas Doctor Slaying
Scott Roeder 51 of Kansas City Missouri confessed by phone to The Associated Press that he killed Dr George Tiller to protect unborn children saying pre born lives were in imminent danger and he would argue a necessity defense at trial. He is charged with first degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault for threats in the Wichita church foyer May 31.
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French making gains in Afghan valley
NATO forces led by France report growing influence in the Azbeen Valley northeast of Kabul as they pursue counterinsurgency tactics. Afghan locals aid, providing ammunition and supplies while French units focus on treating villagers and gathering intelligence, with Rocco outpost near Surobi under limited attack.
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Obama weighs bigger Afghan force but not 40,000
President Obama nears a decision to add tens of thousands of troops to Afghanistan, likely starting in January. Pentagon planners prepare bases and equipment as White House says no final decision yet on troop levels or other strategy elements. AP reports.
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Americans to stand trial for spying in Iran hike case
Three American hikers Shane Bauer Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal detained in Iran's Evin prison face trial charges of spying Tehran asserts they crossed from Iraq while touring in the Kurdish north. U S officials call the accusations baseless and urge release as nuclear talks stall.
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