Archive for July 2nd, 2009

Suu Kyi trial postponed as U.N. chief arrives

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Officials in Myanmar delayed the resumption of the trial of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday, a spokesman for her political party said. No reason was given.

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OAS chief to seek resolution in Honduras

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

The Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Jose Miguel Insulza, will travel to Honduras on Friday as part of a diplomatic attempt to restore deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya to power.

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Analysis: Why sanctions aren’t working in Myanmar

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Be it Iran or North Korea, economic sanctions are a well-used weapon in the diplomatic arsenal for dealing with international disputes. But do they work?

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Commentary: Let’s end disposable marriage

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

After Tommy’s sudden death, we found among my brother’s personal effects a questionnaire he had completed in 2005 for a church class.

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Fans must register for tickets to Jackson memorial

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Fans wishing to attend singer Michael Jackson’s memorial service next week will have to register for the 11,000 free tickets, organizers said Thursday.

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Could a warming world lead to pocket-sized sheep?

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Changing winter conditions are causing Scotland’s wild Soay sheep to get smaller, according to a study that suggests climate change can trump natural selection.

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Jackson was ‘healthy, vibrant’ at last rehearsal

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

The rehearsals ended on a high note that night.

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Nancy Grace’s Twins!

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

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FBI interviews detail Saddam Hussein’s fear of Iran, WMD bluff

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

In 2004, even after being captured by U.S. forces, Saddam Hussein told an FBI interrogator he believed Iran was a greater threat to Iraq than the United States, according to newly released FBI documents.

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Hot dog heavyweights weigh in

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Reigning hot dog-guzzling champ Joey Chestnut and nemesis Takeru Kobayashi of Japan attempted to psych each other out Thursday at the weigh-in for the 94th annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest.

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