Archive for July 3rd, 2009

NKorea test-fires three missiles: SKorea ministry (AFP)

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This undated handout photo released by the Korean Central News Agency in January shows a missile-firing drill at an undisclosed location in North Korea. North Korea test-fired three missiles on the eve of American Independence Day celebrations, South Korea's defence ministry said, further stoking tensions amid an international nuclear standoff.(AFP/KCNA/KNS/File)AFP - North Korea test-fired three missiles on the eve of American Independence Day celebrations, South Korea’s defence ministry said, further stoking tensions amid an international nuclear standoff.

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Palin resignation splits GOP (Politico)

Written by on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 in Latest News.

Politico - Sarah Palin’s jaw-dropping announcement that she is quitting her job as Alaska governor before finishing even her first term has divided Republican ranks and the wider political community in a very familiar fashion.

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Venus faces lil’ sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final (AP)

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Serena, left and Venus, right Williams return speak while playing Cara Black of Zimbabwe and Liezel Huber of the U.S. during their doubles match at Wimbledon, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)AP - Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they’re on the road. Where does Venus draw the line? At Grand Slam championships. The sisters face each other again in a major final, meeting Saturday for the Wimbledon title for the fourth time.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

SKorea says NKorea fires 3 missiles off east coast (AP)

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A South Korean conservative activist burns a defaced North Korean flag and mock missiles during a rally denouncing North Korea's missile launch in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, July 3, 2009. South Korea said Friday it is closely monitoring North Korean military sites because the communist nation may fire more missiles, amid speculation that a long-range test launch aimed toward the U.S. is possible in coming days.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)AP - North Korea fired three missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Marines seek to cut Afghan insurgent supply lines (AP)

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U.S. Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 1st Battalion 5th Marines takes positions along a tree line in the Nawa district in Afghanistan's Helmand province Friday, July 3, 2009. U.S. forces have encountered little resistance in the initial phase of a massive operation by some 4,000 Marines in Taliban-controlled areas of southern Afghanistan, but that's a common tactic by insurgents. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)AP - NAWA, Afghanistan ? U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday, seeking to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders on the second day of the biggest U.S. military operation here since the American-led invasion of 2001.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya waves upon his arrival at Comalapa international airport, in San Salvador July 2, 2009. REUTERS/La Prensa Grafica/Milton Flores/PoolReuters - Honduras’s interim rulers spurned a demand from the Organization of American States on Friday to restore leftist President Manuel Zelaya to power, deepening Central America’s worst political crisis in decades.

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VIDEO: Calipari takes on summer recruiting

Written by on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 in Latest News.

Monday, July 6 marks the official kickoff of the summer recruiting circuit, a cattle call of the top basketball…

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Why Sarah Palin Quit (Time.com)

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Time.com - Although her stated reasons are hard to pin down, insiders say the Alaska governor’s decision is unlikely to lead to a presidential run in 2012

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Anti-North Korea protesters shout slogans behind North Korean flags and mock North Korean missiles at a rally denouncing the North's missile launch, in Seoul July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Jo Yong-HakReuters - North Korea test-fired two Scud missiles on Saturday, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said, raising the stakes in its military moves and further stoking regional tensions already high due to its nuclear test in May.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Palin resigns as governor; leaves plans secret (AP)

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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, Alaska on Friday July 3, 2009. The former Republican vice presidential candidate made the surprise announcement, saying she would step down July 26 but didn't announce her plans. (AP Photo/The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, Robert DeBerry)AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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