Gitmo detainee Ghailani faces trial in New York court
Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, a Tanzanian held at Guantanamo, is charged in a civilian U.S. trial with helping to buy the truck and gas tanks used in the 1998 embassy bombing in Tanzania that killed 224 people. Prosecutors call him a key al Qaida cell member. defense says he was duped.
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Miners Rescued After 69 Days In Chile Mine
The first two of 33 trapped miners were brought to the surface in a capsule after 69 days underground. Florencio Avalos and Mario Sepulveda Espina emerged to cheers, hugs, and chants as Chilean President Sebastian Pinera praised their endurance and leadership.
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Codelco
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Luis Urzua
Florencio Antonio Avalos Silva
Monica
Copiapo
Judge bans Dont Ask Dont Tell policy worldwide
A California federal judge issued a permanent worldwide injunction against Dont Ask Dont Tell, ordering an end to dismissals based on sexual orientation. The ruling compels the DoD to halt removals and allows a 60 day window for an appeal, with political implications for Obama and Democrats.
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Obama lifts offshore drilling moratorium amid pressure
The Obama administration ends the April 2010 offshore drilling moratorium ahead of midterm elections. Interior Secretary Salazar says rules after the BP spill reduce blowout risk though full resumption will lag as companies certify wells and meet safety standards. Louisiana officials and lawmakers react with optimism and warnings of lingering hurdles.
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