Archive for July 2nd, 2009

Sanford cleared on use of state funds (Reuters)

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South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford pauses as he speaks to the media about his secret trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina and admits to an extramarital affair at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina in this June 24, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Tim Dominick/The StateReuters – South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who faces growing calls to quit over an extramarital affair, did not misuse public funds in trips he made to see his mistress, the state’s top police official said on Thursday.

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UN chief arrives in Myanmar for talks with junta (AFP)

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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left), seen here in Singapore before departing to Myanmar. UN chief has arrived in Myanmar's commercial hub Yangon for talks with the ruling junta aimed at seeking the release of political prisoners.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)AFP – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Myanmar for hard talks with its military junta as he seeks the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday (Reuters)

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People stroll outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles in a file photo. REUTERS/Sam MircovichReuters – A public memorial for pop star Michael Jackson took shape Thursday when a concert backer and family spokesman said the event would take place next week, even as doubt lingered over the guardianship of the singer’s children.

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