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• Analysis: Spills flame Canadian oil debate, but won't curb flows to U.S
• Does Sweden have a racial profiling problem?
• Syrian, Iraqi jihadi groups said to be cooperating
• Obama thanks Singapore PM for military cooperation
• Too Early for 2016? Not for Hillary Clinton's Fans
• Handicap International celebrates the passage of the Arms Trade Treaty
• Gunmen raid 4 newspaper offices in Baghdad
• Majed El Shafie Congratulates Canadian Government on the Opening of a Permanent Canadian Diplomatic Office in Iraq
• Did members of the Indonesian military storm a prison, murder inmates?
• Gender segregation now mandatory in Gaza schools
• North Korea to Restart Reactor as U.S. Adds New Forces
• The Surprising New Domestic Drone Market: Agriculture
• US restraint in Syria could aid Iran nuclear talks
• 12 Million Americans Believe Lizard People Run Our Country
• Singapore prime minister visits White House
• Armed men attack Baghdad newspaper offices over story on cleric
• 13% of Americans Believe President Obama Is the Antichrist
• Women's group slams Gaza law on gender segregation
• Cyberattacks in Afghanistan
• Kurdish peace process in Turkey faces impasse over militant withdrawal
• Eric Harroun: Is the Army vet who fought beside Syrian rebels getting a raw deal?
• Hearing for man accused of fighting with al-Qaida
• A New Non-Profit Veterans Organization Launched Today to Connect Veterans with Networking Opportunities
• Official: Attack on western Iraq gas field kills 2
• Official: Attack on western Iraq gas field kills 1
• Gunmen raid newspaper offices in Baghdad
• US Restraint in Syria Could Aid Nuke Talks
• William Peace University Student Raises Funds to Support Face of America Ride
• New Yorker & Iraq War Vet Working to Bring 9/11 Tribute Lights Back 365 Days a Year, Using Energy Efficient Lasers, Cutting Cost to a Fraction of Original Costs
• A fiscal warning from two former budget chiefs
• Assange appoints WikiLeaks Party campaign director for Australian Senate bid
• CA-NEWS Summary
• The classified program that's saving lives

Analysis: Spills flame Canadian oil debate, but won't curb flows to U.S Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:43 PM PDT By Jeffrey Jones CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Two high-profile oil spills won't stem the now-record flow of Canadian oil into the United States, despite the frenzy that the spills triggered among friends and foes of the Keystone XL pipeline to the main U.S. refineries. The fate of Keystone remains undecided, yet Canadian crude will become an increasing part of the U.S. energy mix, despite growing competition from new U.S. production. U.S. ...

Does Sweden have a racial profiling problem? Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:44 PM PDT A recent campaign by Stockholm police to crack down on illegal immigrants by racial profiling at the city's subway turnstiles has formed the backdrop to a reignited debate about racism, as Sweden struggles to match a welcoming refugee policy with the task of deporting those who are refused.

Syrian, Iraqi jihadi groups said to be cooperating Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:02 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — The wounded Syrian government troops were returning to their country in trucks escorted by Iraqi soldiers. They'd almost reached the border, near the frontier town of Akashat, when the attackers struck.

Obama thanks Singapore PM for military cooperation Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:45 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday thanked Singapore for its military cooperation as the U.S. prepares to rotate ships through the prosperous city state to boost its presence in the Asia-Pacific.

Too Early for 2016? Not for Hillary Clinton's Fans Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:40 PM PDT Hillary Clinton's small steps fuel big hopes among fans eyeing the 2016 presidential race

Handicap International celebrates the passage of the Arms Trade Treaty Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:22 PM PDT The world's first treaty regulating the global trade of arms stands to save thousands of livesTakoma Park, MD (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Arms Trade Treaty today, with 154 Member States voting in favor. Although the treaty text suffers from certain weaknesses, Handicap International is pleased to see an overwhelming majority of Member States take measures to prevent weapons-related injuries and death, human tragedies that the charity witnesses every day. ...

Gunmen raid 4 newspaper offices in Baghdad Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:13 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Gunmen suspected of being Shiite militiamen burst into the offices of four independent newspapers in Baghdad, smashing their equipment, stabbing and beating employees, and even hurling one reporter from a roof in the most brazen attack against journalists in Iraq this year, said staff and officials on Tuesday.

Majed El Shafie Congratulates Canadian Government on the Opening of a Permanent Canadian Diplomatic Office in Iraq Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:02 PM PDT One Free World International founder Majed El Shafie praises the opening of a permanent Canadian diplomatic office in Iraq. This week's unannounced trip to Iraq by Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, follows the successful 2011 delegation led by El Shafie.Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 One Free World International founder Majed El Shafie congratulates the Canadian government on the opening of a permanent Canadian diplomatic office housed at the British embassy in Baghdad. ...

Did members of the Indonesian military storm a prison, murder inmates? Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:47 PM PDT On March 23, a group of 17 focused, heavily-armed men broke into an Indonesian prison in the Central Javanese city of Yogykarta and with minimal interference from the guards there, identified and executed four of the inmates.

Gender segregation now mandatory in Gaza schools Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:26 PM PDT GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Starting with the new school year in September, Gaza boys and girls in middle and high school will be breaking the law if they study side by side.

North Korea to Restart Reactor as U.S. Adds New Forces Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:17 PM PDT The tensions of the Korean Peninsula rose over this past weekend as the United States responded to the North Korean (DPRK) alert for its artillery and rocket forces. In response, Reuters reports that the U.S.S. John S. McCain , an Aegis-equipped guided-missile destroyer, has been sent to patrol off the coast of South Korea (RoK). The McCain is equipped to provide ballistic missile defenses should the DPRK launch any rocket attacks.

The Surprising New Domestic Drone Market: Agriculture Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:55 AM PDT You're probably already aware of the "coming of the drones." While the U.S. government has had seemingly little compunction about unleashing a stealth fleet of unmanned aircraft in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, it's been reluctant to allow similar winged bots to take to the skies here. And while much attention of late has been given to how law enforcement agencies might use drones to fight crime (or invade privacy, depending on your point of view), what's surprising is that, in the drone industry, the real money isn't on the cops—but the crops.

US restraint in Syria could aid Iran nuclear talks Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:54 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's reluctance to give military aid to Syrian rebels may be explained, in part, in three words: Iranian nuclear weapons.

12 Million Americans Believe Lizard People Run Our Country Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:47 AM PDT About 90 million Americans believe aliens exist. Some 66 million of us think aliens landed at Roswell in 1948. These are the things you learn when there's a lull in political news and pollsters get to ask whatever questions they want.

Singapore prime minister visits White House Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:40 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he appreciates an outstanding partnership between the United States and Singapore on military, economic and other matters in Asia.

Armed men attack Baghdad newspaper offices over story on cleric Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:25 AM PDT By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Men armed with pistols, knives and steel pipes stormed into three Baghdad newspaper offices, beating employees and smashing computers after publication of an article about a Shi'ite Muslim cleric, police and editors said on Tuesday. Monday's attacks illustrated the stubborn influence of hardline Islamist militias in Iraq, where Sunni and Shi'ite insurgents often imposed their own fundamentalist vision on the streets during the height of sectarian war a few years ago. ...

13% of Americans Believe President Obama Is the Antichrist Posted: 02 Apr 2013 10:45 AM PDT Are you part of the 4%? The 4% of Americans, that is, who believe that shape-shifting reptilian people control our world by taking on human form and gaining political power to manipulate our societies? If you're not, you may be a touch aghast by the (still low) number. But according to a new poll from Public Policy Polling, the conspiracy theorists are strong among us.

Women's group slams Gaza law on gender segregation Posted: 02 Apr 2013 10:21 AM PDT GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A new Gaza law mandating separate classrooms for boys and girls from age nine is another worrisome sign that the territory's Islamic militant Hamas rulers are gradually imposing their fundamentalist practices, the head of a Gaza women's group warned Tuesday.

Cyberattacks in Afghanistan Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT Fact: by the end of 2014, U.S. troops will not be withdrawn from Afghanistan. The Afghan army might well be "responsible for its own security," as President Obama pledged, but they'll do so with more than 10,000 U.S. combat and support troops nestled by their side. Not only has the Pentagon not committed to a specific withdrawal date for all non Special Operations forces, it remains opaque about whether the U.S. deployment in 2015 will look like it does in Iraq, a country with whom the U.S. has a very different standing agreement.

Kurdish peace process in Turkey faces impasse over militant withdrawal Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:36 AM PDT By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's peace process with Kurdish militants faces a hurdle as the rebels demand legal protection to prevent any military attack on them during their planned withdrawal after decades of fighting, a call rejected by the government. The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) declared a ceasefire with Turkey last month in response to an order from its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan after months of talks with Ankara to halt a conflict which has killed more than 40,000. ...

Eric Harroun: Is the Army vet who fought beside Syrian rebels getting a raw deal? Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:04 AM PDT A former soldier from Phoenix fought on the side the U.S. supports. His mistake was joining a unit linked to al Qaeda

Hearing for man accused of fighting with al-Qaida Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:31 AM PDT ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal magistrate is scheduled to hear evidence on whether an Arizona man accused of fighting alongside an al-Qaida group in Syria should remain jailed as he awaits trial.

A New Non-Profit Veterans Organization Launched Today to Connect Veterans with Networking Opportunities Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:02 AM PDT The American Veterans Committee Will Help US Veterans Network With Potential Employers And Veterans From Other Countries To Help Spark New Business & Employment Opportunities In the US And Around The World.Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Veterans looking for opportunties to network with potential employers in the US and around the world have a new ally to help them accomplish this goal. ...

Official: Attack on western Iraq gas field kills 2 Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:35 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — A provincial official says gunmen attacked workers at a remote gas field near the Syria border, killing two men and kidnapping one.

Official: Attack on western Iraq gas field kills 1 Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:23 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — A provincial official says gunmen attacked workers at a remote gas field near the Syria border, killing two men and kidnapping one.

Gunmen raid newspaper offices in Baghdad Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:01 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say gunmen broke into the offices of four independent newspapers in Baghdad and stabbed and beat five employees there.

US Restraint in Syria Could Aid Nuke Talks Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:10 AM PDT Is Obama's reluctance to arm Syrian rebels a strategy to curb Iran nuclear program?

William Peace University Student Raises Funds to Support Face of America Ride Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:30 AM PDT William Peace University student Jeanna Buck supports and inspires disabled veterans through sporting events. This April 5, she is hosting a fundraiser at Raleigh, North Carolina's PDQ Fresh Tenders for World T.E.A.M. Sports' April 26-28 Face of America ride.Raleigh, North Carolina (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Assisting and inspiring disabled veterans through charitable activities is a passion for William Peace University Senior Jeanna Buck. The Raleigh, North Carolina student spent two months in 2012 as a staff member for World T.E.A.M. ...

New Yorker & Iraq War Vet Working to Bring 9/11 Tribute Lights Back 365 Days a Year, Using Energy Efficient Lasers, Cutting Cost to a Fraction of Original Costs Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:28 AM PDT Turn on the Lights Laser Installation to honor all impacted by 9/11; Iraq vet & NYC veteran advocate, together launches Kickstarter campaign to build NYC memorial for new veterans, first responders and 9/11 victims.Manhattan, NY (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Today, Iraq War veteran, Derek Coy and Jean-Avelin Dis, a fellow veteran advocate and mixologist, kicked off a NYC campaign to build a permanent tribute in honor of all those impacted by 9/11-- the victims, families, first responders, and all the veterans of our current conflicts. ...

A fiscal warning from two former budget chiefs Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:16 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two former budget chiefs who worked for presidents from opposing political parties said on Monday that the government should reduce military spending, scale back Social Security payments and end decade-old income tax cuts to reduce the federal deficit. David Stockman, who was Republican Ronald Reagan's budget director from 1981 to 1985 and a key architect of tax-cutting policies, and Peter Orszag, budget director for Democratic President Barack Obama from January 2009 until July 2010, agreed the United States spends more on defense than is needed. ...

Assange appoints WikiLeaks Party campaign director for Australian Senate bid Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:01 PM PDT By Rob Taylor CANBERRA (Reuters) - Fugitive WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, holed up in London's Ecuadorian embassy for nine months, has appointed a high-profile opponent of Britain's monarchy to run his campaign for a seat in Australia's upper house of parliament. Former Australian Republican Movement head and lawyer Greg Barns said on Monday he would be campaign director for the WikiLeaks Party spearheading Assange's rare absentee bid for a Senate seat in Australia's September 14 election, which even if successful would not bring him any legal protection. ...

CA-NEWS Summary Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:43 PM PDT South Korea vows fast response to North; U.S. positions destroyer SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's new president vowed on Monday to strike back quickly if North Korea stages any attack, but the United States said it has seen no worrisome mobilization of armed forces by the North Koreans despite their bellicose rhetoric. "If there is any provocation against South Korea and its people, there should be a strong response in initial combat without any political considerations," South Korean President Park Geun-hye told the defense minister and senior officials at a meeting on Monday. ...

The classified program that's saving lives Posted: 01 Apr 2013 01:33 PM PDT What's been one of the most effective ways to figure out where Taliban forces and other bad guys hide their improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan and Iraq?

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