Israel Talks With United States Over Iran Nuclear Program
Israeli officials said they are in close discussions with the United States to ease tensions over Iran's nuclear program. Israel seeks a tough public U.S. stance and hopes to align positions to reduce the odds of a near term Israeli strike. Senior American officials oppose action at this time.
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Colombia and rebels sign peace talks accord
President Juan Manuel Santos announced a pact with Colombia's main leftist rebel group to begin peace talks next month to end a half century conflict. Brokers Cuba and Norway facilitated after six months of direct talks. the August 27 agreement lacks a cease fire.
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Judge orders taxpayer funded sex reassignment surgery for inmate
U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf rules Massachusetts prison officials must provide sex reassignment surgery to transgender inmate Michelle Kosilek, a life-term murder defendant, as a medical necessity. Kosilek, born male, has underwent hormone therapy and resides in a male facility. The ruling marks a first for federal courts in mandating such surgery in a correctional setting.
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Philadelphia man charged in baby bottle drug death
Orlando Rosado, 45, faces a third degree murder trial after waiving a preliminary hearing. Prosecutors allege he mixed heroin and methadone in his infant son's bottle to quiet him, saying the death may have been intentional despite his claim of an accident.
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National debt hits 16 trillion as deficits rise
The Treasury announces the national debt has surpassed 16 trillion dollars amid four straight years of trillion dollar deficits. GOP rivals blame President Obama for fiscal mismanagement and warn of overdue borrowing cap increases and possible automatic cuts.
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Cameron holds line on austerity as cabinet shakes up
Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne faced boos at the Paralympics as Britain sticks to deep budget cuts. The cabinet overhaul places Paul Deighton as finance minister candidate, reshuffles include Hunt to Health Secretary and Justine Greening to aid ministry, with Sayeeda Warsi joining Foreign Office team and Ken Clarke leaving Justice.
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Record-Setting August Exodus as Syria War Escalates
The U N refugee agency reports more than 100000 Syrians fled in August, raising total refugees to about 234368 in 17 months and signaling intensified violence. Officials caution actual numbers exceed registered counts amid a civil war with tens of thousands killed.
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