Russia plans strikes in Syria to aid Assad
A U S intelligence assessment says Russia will order airstrikes in Syria to prop up Assad’s government and counterwestern advances by Islamic State and rebels. More than two dozen Russian warplanes would operate, disguising flight paths with Condor cargo planes and drones over Latakia Hamad and Idlib. In Idaho a hunter crawled four days with a broken leg after a log mishap in Salmon Challis National Forest.
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Ex-student pleads guilty to terror plot
Rahatul Ashikim Khan, a former University of Texas student from Round Rock, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for aiding overseas terrorists. He connected an undercover agent with co conspirators recruiting fighters to Somalia and cooperated with authorities.
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Obama Xi hold tense talks amid cyber spying fears
President Obama warned of new sanctions over economic espionage by China while he and Xi Jinping pledged no hacking. Xi defended sovereignty in the South China Sea as climate cooperation offered a rare bright spot. The state visit featured formal ceremonies and a blueprint for a nationwide cap and trade system starting in 2017.
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Pope Francis visits New York with 9/11 tribute
The pope toured New York landmarks including Central Park and Madison Square Garden during a six day US visit. He spoke at the United Nations urging climate action and human rights, prayed at Ground Zero, and met relatives of 9/11 victims before a crowd of tens of thousands. He also joined interfaith leaders at the memorial and museum.
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Duck boat safety debate rises after Seattle crash
Critics urge a nationwide moratorium or ban on military style amphibious duck boats after a Seattle crash killed four international students. Attorneys fault the vehicle design and driver roles while tours attract exuberant operators near Pike Place Market and Safeco Field.
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Navy SEALs chief leans toward opening combat jobs to women
Rear Adm. Brian Losey says there are no insurmountable obstacles to allowing women into SEAL and combat crew roles though risks of injury rise and standards may face external pressure. He notes 70 percent of men fail current tests and argues testing qualified candidates aligns with equal opportunity.
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