2012年4月4日星期三

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Ex-Soviet arms dealer faces possible life sentence

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FILE - This Tuesday Nov. 16, 2010 file photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration shows Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout in U.S. custody after being flown from Bangkok to New York in a chartered U.S. plane. The ex-Soviet officer turned arms dealer faces a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison at sentencing Thursday, April 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Drug Enforcement Administration, File)A former Soviet officer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" for his reputation for putting deadly weapons into the hands of violent dictators and regimes is set for sentencing Thursday.

Today's 9/11 Charges and Broken Campaign Promises

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COMMENTARY | Today it has been reported the United States announced that it is, finally, bringing charges against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi for their roles in the planning and execution of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pa., that resulted in the killing of 2,976 people and began the process that led to the United States going to war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Iraq's fugitive vice president in Saudi Arabia

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FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 file photo, Iraq's Sunni Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi speaks during an interview with the Associated Press near Sulaimaniyah, 160 miles (260 kilometers) northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. Fugitive Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi traveled to Qatar on Sunday, April 1, 2012 on what the Gulf nation's state news agency called an Iraq's fugitive vice president arrived Wednesday in Saudi Arabia hours after he vowed in a television interview that he would return home.

Clinton warns Iran time not 'infinite' for talks

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US Secretary of State Hillary ClintonUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned Iran that time was not "infinite" for diplomacy and that "all options remain on the table" after a dispute over the venue of talks.

It's Global War on Terror Reunion Week

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In some flea markets and T-shirt stores you occasionally see the image of George W. Bush above a caption that reads, "Miss me yet?" And while some might turn over that question while filling the gas tank or hearing reports that the unemployment rate remains relatively high, this week has offered a reunion of three Bush-era stories that make some of us want to answer with a confident "No." The Iraqi exile dubbed "Curveball," whose intel helped propel the U.S. ...

APNewsBreak: Complaint says KBR knew of Iraq toxin

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File - In this May 13, 2009 file photo, sickened Iraq veteran Larry Roberta covers his face while testifying before the House Rules Committee at the Oregon Capitol in Salem, Ore., about his exposure to to a chemical called sodium dichromate, which contains a potentially cancer-causing substance. A military contractor knew an Iraqi water treatment plant's lax environmental standards let a toxic chemical contaminate the area, but never disclosed it to Oregon National Guard soldiers who were sickened, the soldiers said in a complaint filed Wednesday, April 4, 2012. The complaint in U.S. District Court in Oregon alleges Kellogg, Brown and Root knew about the presence of sodium dichromate at the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant months before the date they originally gave in testimony and depositions. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)A document uncovered by attorneys for soldiers sickened at an Iraqi water treatment plant shows a military contractor knew a deadly toxin was being stockpiled and used in massive quantities at the facility, despite the contractor's repeated denials that it had knowledge of the toxin's presence until soldiers fell ill.

Clinton to Iran: Start addressing nuclear concerns

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says Iran should commit to nuclear negotiations as soon as possible because the time for a diplomatic solution is limited.

Rupert Murdoch's phone-hacking scandal: A timeline

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Murdoch built a media empire on newspapers, and now one — News of the World — could be his downfall. A chronography of when and how things went awry

Ultrasound for veteran's wife brings up memories

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Krystal talks about her first ultrasound appointment, and how her due date is the same as the day Kyle was injured in Iraq.

Hitched to Qatar's rising star, Al Jazeera takes a bumpy ride skyward

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It's mid-afternoon as Al Anstey, managing director of Al Jazeera English, takes a brief respite from the news to recall a whirlwind year.

Venue disaccord over Iran nuclear talks

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Iran prefers Baghdad as a venue, Iraq's foreign ministry saidCrucial nuclear talks due to take place next week between Iran and world powers have run into disagreement over the host city, with Tehran on Wednesday saying it no longer wants Istanbul as the venue.

Iraq fugitive VP arrives in Saudi

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Fugitive Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi, accused of running a death squad, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a four-day visit to neighbouring Qatar, a top Saudi official told AFP.

IRS Taxes: Late Filers Can Avoid Costly Mistakes

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IRS Taxes: Late Filers Can Avoid Costly MistakesThe April 17th tax deadline is rapidly approaching, and millions of people wait until the very last minute to file. But what happens if you can't file your 2011 returns on time or pay your taxes? The IRS says don't panic. But the worst thing...

Summary Box: Ex-Volvo execs convicted of bribes

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SADDAM SANCTIONS: Two former executives at AB Volvo's construction equipment unit have been convicted of violating U.N. sanctions during Saddam Hussein's regime. They were found guilty of offering kickbacks of $3.6 million through the U.N.'s oil-for-food program in Iraq.

Animal Planet unleashing a new season of shows

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In this undated image released by Animal Planet, survivalist Guy Grieve, right, uses bow and arrow during the filming of Animal Planet has a menagerie of new shows for the season ahead that promise real-life drama, monstrous mystery, unusual human creatures and a new breed of cute.

German author Grass says Israel endangers world peace

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Nobel laureate, German author Grass poses for photographers before 'matinee concert' as celebration of 85th birthday of German novelist Lenz at radio concert hall in northern German city of HamburgBERLIN (Reuters) - Nobel Prize-winning German writer Guenter Grass has attacked Israel as a threat to world peace and said it must not be allowed to launch military strikes against Iran, in a poem that led one German newspaper to brand him "the eternal anti-Semite". Grass, 84, a seasoned campaigner for left-wing causes and a critic of Western military interventions such as Iraq, also condemned German arms sales to Israel in his poem "What must be said", published in the Sueddeutsche Zeitung daily on Wednesday. ...

Bombs kill six in Iraq

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The scene of a previous car bombing in Baghdad last monthA car bomb apparently targeting a local police chief killed five people and wounded 10, while another bomb left one man dead in central Iraq on Wednesday, police and medical officials said.

Iran proposes Iraq, China as nuke talks venue

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With nine days to go, Iran still has not agreed on a location for talks with world powers over its nuclear program, Western officials said Wednesday but suggested Istanbul remained the most likely venue.

Iraq's fugitive vice-president leaves Qatar after 4-day official visit to Gulf country

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DOHA, Qatar - State media in Qatar say that Iraq's fugitive vice-president has left the Gulf country after a four-day official visit.

Iraq's fugitive vice president leaves Qatar

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State media in Qatar say that Iraq's fugitive vice president has left the Gulf country after a four-day official visit.

German author Grass says Israel endangers world peace

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Nobel laureate, German author Grass poses for photographers before 'matinee concert' as celebration of 85th birthday of German novelist Lenz at radio concert hall in northern German city of HamburgBERLIN (Reuters) - Nobel Prize-winning German writer Guenter Grass has attacked Israel as a threat to world peace and said it must not be allowed to launch military strikes against Iran, in a poem that one German newspaper branded "anti-Semitic". Grass, 84, a seasoned campaigner for left-wing causes and a critic of Western military interventions such as Iraq, also condemned German arms sales to Israel in his poem "What must be said", published in several newspapers on Wednesday. ...

Iran proposes Baghdad as nuclear talks venue

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iran has approached Baghdad to host forthcoming talks with six world powers over its disputed nuclear program, Iraq said on Wednesday, apparently departing from plans for an Istanbul meeting following Iranian frictions with Turkey. Iranian media quoted Iranian foreign minister Ali Akbar Salehi as saying the talks could take place in Baghdad or China. He gave no further details. U.S. ...

Iraqi officials: Car bomb kills 5 north of Baghdad

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A car bomb targeting a local police chief missed him Wednesday but killed five people and wounded 15 in a Sunni town north of Baghdad, said Iraqi officials.

10 things you need to know today: April 4, 2012

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Romney wins three more primaries, tornadoes hit Dallas, and more in our roundup of the stories that are making news and driving opinion

Military Discount on Engagement Rings is Now Offered on Online Jewelry Retailer JewelOcean

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US military personnel can now receive a 5% discount on engagement rings and wedding sets purchased on JewelOcean.com, starting 3rd April, 2012.Cockeysville, MD (PRWEB) April 04, 2012 Online discount diamond jewelry retailer, JewelOcean.com, has just offered a sweeter deal to our men and women in US military. All US armed forces personnel can now save an additional 5% discount on already affordable prices on JewelOcean diamond rings and wedding ring sets. The military discount on engagement rings is available starting 3rd April, 2012 onward. ...

Bestselling Author, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens Celebrates Paperback Release of The Heart and the Fist

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New York Times Best Selling Author, Navy SEAL, and CEO of veterans' nonprofit organization The Mission Continues, Eric Greitens is available for interviews preceding and following his event at St. Charles Library at 6:30pm on April 9.Saint Louis, Missouri (PRWEB) April 04, 2012 Eric Greitens will speak at the newly opened Spencer Road Branch of the St. Charles Library, and will sign copies of his book, New York Times bestseller The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL. The event will be emceed by KMOX radio personality Mark Reardon. ...

Iraq says Iran proposes Baghdad as nuclear talks venue

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iran has proposed holding the next round of talks with six world powers over its disputed nuclear program next week in Iraq instead of Turkey, Iraq's foreign minister said on Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday the April 13-14 negotiations with Iran would be held in Istanbul, the first such meeting since January 2011 when the two sides failed even to agree on an agenda. ...

US, Afghans nearing deal on night raids

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Night raids by special forces against insurgent hideouts have triggered Afghan anger and long been a source of frictionThe United States and Afghanistan are close to clinching an agreement that will give Kabul more authority over night-time raids, resolving an issue that threatened to derail negotiations on a long-term US military presence, US officials said Tuesday.

Al Qaeda rocked by apparent cyberattack. But who did it?

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Five jihadi websites that make up the core online forums promoting Al Qaeda were knocked out 12 days ago and remain mostly offline in what appears to be a major cyberattack against the group.

10 Questions With ... Larry Graham

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10 Questions With ... Larry GrahamRemember when you were 5, and you told your parents you wanted to work in a candy store when you grow up?At the National Confectioners Association, every day is like clocking in to work at a sugar-coated emporium. Wrapped chocolates, gumballs, Pez dispensers and sour gummies are littered throughout the Georgetown office space so that it looks like the Easter bunny's bedroom after a trick-or-treating spree.But the NCA and its president, Larry Graham, don't just sit around all day eating bon bons, even during one of the biggest candy-selling weeks of the year. ...

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