Fresh clashes in Syria ahead of UN mission
Reports of violence near Damascus and across the country as UN team expected to monitor April 10 ceasefire deadline.
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Fresh clashes in Syria ahead of UN mission
Reports of violence near Damascus and across the country as UN team expected to monitor April 10 ceasefire deadline.
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Appellate court issues temporary stay on San Jose pension reform ballot measure
San Jose city workers on Thursday won a last-minute legal reprieve that stops the city's June 5 pension reform ballot measure from going to print -- for now. In a two-paragraph order, three judges of the 6th District Court of Appeal based in San Jose put on hold Wednesday's decision by a Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge overruling the unions' objections to the measure's title and wording.
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Connecticut poised to repeal death penalty
Connecticut was poised to become the 17th state to abolish the death penalty after the Senate passed a bill early Thursday repealing capital punishment. The 20-16 vote came at 2:05 a.m., after more than 10 hours of debate. The measure now moves to the House of Representatives, where it has broad support. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has pledged to sign the bill once it reaches his desk.
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Afghanistan and US sign 'night raid' deal
Agreement purports to give Afghan military units greater control of controversial operations unpopular with locals.
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Tunnel linked to looming N. Korea nuclear test?
Satellite images reveal excavation around nuke test sites as North prepares rocket launch, above.
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Syria ramps up violence ahead of cease-fire
UN approves ceasefire monitors for Syria
Security Council passes resolution authorising deployment of observers to oversee Kofi Annan's six-point peace plan.
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Series of attacks shake Kabul
Taliban claim responsibility as Western embassies and key government buildings come under attack in Afghan capital.
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Taliban 'spring offensive' rocks Afghanistan
Western embassies and parliament attacked in Kabul as fighting continues in biggest attack on capital since 2001.
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UK businessman 'poisoned' in China scandal
New sources come forward to claim Neil Heywood was murdered by ex-Communist Party official's wife over business deal.
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Thêm một anh bị vợ làm hại mất hết sự nghiệp - và một anh khác bị mất mạng vì thích chơi với cộng sản.
Mali picks Microsoft official as interim PM
Computer giant's chairman for Africa tasked with restoring civilian rule in West African country after recent coup.
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Nghị Quyết ACR 138, do Dân Biểu Jose Soloria ở California khởi xướng và đệ trình, đã được đồng thuận, nhằm vinh danh người Mỹ gốc Việt và công bố tuần lễ tưởng niệm Tháng Tư Đen. Mời Phố theo links để tìm hiểu thêm....
Introduced 3/22/12
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/asm/ab_0101-0150/acr_138_bill_20120322_introduced.pdf
Amended 4/9/12
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/asm/ab_0101-0150/acr_138_bill_20120409_amended_asm_v98.pdf
Amended 4/16/12
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/asm/ab_0101-0150/acr_138_bill_20120416_amended_asm_v97.pdf
'Friends of Syria': Annan plan is last hope
International group calls on Damascus to honour ceasefire and says it will look at "other options" if UN efforts fail.
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127 are killed as Pakistan jet plunges into city
EARTH DAY, THEN AND NOW
Four Decades After Founding, EPA Faces Strong Political Opposition Despite Proven Results
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World Celebrates 42nd Annual Earth Day... Upcoming Rio Earth Summit Could Mark Vital Turning Point... Al Gore: The 'Survival Of Our Civilization' At Stake... This Isn't About Tree-Hugging Anymore
UN team tours Syria amid reports of violence
Damascus suburb reportedly stormed by government forces, as envoy Kofi Annan urges both sides to "put down weapons".
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Syrian troops 'kill dozens' in Hama
Opposition group says government forces attacked districts north of the city with machine guns, killing 28 people.
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Feds need more computer defense experts, Napolitano says
http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/0...politano-says/
California Voters Should Abolish the Death Penalty in 2012 (No!!!)
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/...n-2012/256275/
Murdoch admits 'cover-up' over phone hacking
Media baron tells press ethics inquiry he "failed" to properly investigate phone hacking at News of the World tabloid.
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