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Libya: CIA ‘Cleared By Obama To Help Rebels’

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However, it emerged after Libya’s rebel forces were forced out of the key oil town of Ras Lanuf by a barrage of tank and artillery fire from troops loyal to Colonel Gaddafi. Read more

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Nicki Minaj: ‘I love Simon Cowell’

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© PA Images Nicki Minaj has responded to rumours about her involvement in The X Factor USA by saying that she is a huge fan of Simon Cowell. Last week, Cowell confirmed that he had discussed a number of projects with Minaj, saying that the ‘Moment 4 Life’ singer is someone that the industry “can’t [...]

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US offers bounty for ICE agent killers

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The Obama administration is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the capture of the gunmen who shot and killed a U.S. immigration agent in Mexico last month. Read more

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Residents: Syrian troops open fire during protest

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DAMASCUS, Syria — Residents say Syrian troops have opened fire during a protest in the port city of Latakia. Two residents say they heard troops shooting live ammunition Wednesday. It was not immediately clear whether the troops were firing in the air or at the protesters. The witnesses asked that their names not [...]

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Push to move presidental primary to June irks Republicans

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We know, it seems like it’s all budget all the time in Sacramento, but other things are happening in California politics, we swear. Case in point: Republicans in and outside the statehouse are… Read more

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Questions raised about U.S. role and goals in Libya

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But administration officials and military leaders came under a barrage of questions – raised by members of Congress, outside experts and reporters – about the parameters of U.S. participation and the operation’s goals, especially if Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi does not capitulate. Read more

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Japan’s nuclear crisis will last weeks, U.S. official says

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The nuclear power plant crisis in Japan will probably take weeks to resolve, forcing Japanese workers to intensify their risky efforts to bring the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant under control, a top U.S. official said Thursday. Read more

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Johnson & Johnson division recalls 43 OTC medicines for infants and children

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A division of Johnson & Johnson is recalling 43 over-the-counter medicines made for infants and children — including liquid versions of Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl — after federal regulators identified what they called deficiencies at the company’s manufacturing facility. Read more

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World Digest: Opponents of Venezuela’s Chávez jailed in crackdown

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VENEZUELA Chávez opponents jailed in crackdown Two foes of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez who had publicly criticized the socialist government in recent days found themselves in jail this week as part of a crackdown on opposition figures that has prompted alarm about the state of democracy in the oil-rich Latin American country. On Monday, former [...]

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In Libya, Gaddafi’s forces dig into populated areas

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OUTSIDE AJDABIYA, LIBYA – Opposition fighters cheered and flashed victory signs as allied jets streaked across the sky Monday over the strategic city of Ajdabiya, partly controlled by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi. Read more

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