Norway moves to extend conscription to all citizens
Parliament backed a broad majority for gender neutral military service in Norway. Defense chief Harald Sunde welcomed the plan saying it avoids using only half the youth as conscripts. Legislation is expected to be completed this year and presented in spring 2014.
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Connecticut woman denied permission to sue state over chimp attack
Charla Nash, blinded in a 2009 200 pound chimp mauling, had sought 150 million dollars from Connecticut for alleged regulatory failure. Claims Commissioner J Paul Vance Jr denied permission to sue in Superior Court, citing sovereign immunity. Nash can appeal to the General Assembly to overturn the ruling and pursue her case in court.
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US weighs lethal aid to Syrian rebels after chemical claim
Washington aims to spur international backing as President Obama cites high confidence that Assad forces used sarin gas, prompting a shift from humanitarian aid to lethal assistance. The move coincides with a G8 push to pressure Assad toward credible Geneva talks, with allies in Britain and France considering expanded support.
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Minn. Resident Linked to Nazi Unit Faces Deportation
AP findings show Michael Karkoc 94, longtime Minneapolis resident, lied on U S immigration papers about military service and led a Ukrainian unit tied to SS forces. Records tie his unit to abuses including civilians in Poland and involvement in the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. German and Polish officials consider possible prosecutions.
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Second victim dies in La. chemical plant blast
A second worker died from injuries after the Geismar plant blast at Williams Companies in Louisiana. Zachary Green, 29, of Hammond, died at a burn center. Scott Thrower, 47, of St. Amant, had died earlier. Dozens were injured as OSHA opened an investigation into the cause.
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