St Louis tops dangerous cities list in 2009 study
A CQ Press study ranks St Louis as the nation’s most dangerous city in 2009 with 2,070.1 violent crimes per 100000 residents, surpassing Camden New Jersey. St Louis officials call the methodology flawed while noting crime has fallen 7 percent in 2010 through the year’s start.
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Scientist calls North Korea uranium plant stunning discovery
North Korea claims a new enrichment facility at Yongbyon with 2000 centrifuges producing low enriched uranium for a reactor. Siegfried Hecker calls the facility stunning and rapid but warns it violates UN resolutions. Adm. Mike Mullen says the move destabilizes the region and underscores long held concerns. The Obama administration pursues talks with regional powers.
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U.N
Court date postponed for U S hikers in Iran
U S hikers Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal remain jailed in Iran on espionage charges with no court date until February 6 after a judge postponed proceedings. Their lawyer Massoud Shafii said the delay adds to the detained pair's hardship and offered no explanation. Bauer and Fattal, both 28, were arrested after crossing into Iraqi Kurdistan during a hiking trip. Bauer's fiancée Sarah Shourd was released on bail.
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Washington
Ireland seeks EU IMF loan to avert banking crisis
Ireland formally applied for a large EU IMF bailout to stabilize its banks and curb capital flight. EU ministers backed the plan in principle as negotiations continue on terms and size, with IMF ready to provide a multiyear loan. Sweden and Britain offered bilateral support, while Ireland faces years of deep cuts to reduce its deficit.
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