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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Gbagbo in talks about surrender, departure

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 6 (UPI) -- Laurent Gbagbo, the end of his strong-armed rule of Ivory Coast drawing closer, said he wants a cease-fire before talking about vacating the presidency. Gbagbo, with support among his military leaders virtually gone and facing French and U.N. demands for his... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Obama: 'Seize the opportunity' in Mideast

WASHINGTON, April 5 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday said it's more important than ever to "seize the opportunity" now to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. Obama talked to reporters after his meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres, saying he and the Israeli leader "share a... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Under the U.S. Supreme Court: Women may get the shaft in Walmart suit

WASHINGTON, April 3 (UPI) -- A class action suit that may include as many as 1.5 million women who claim sex discrimination on the job by Walmart is the biggest in U.S. history -- though there are signs it won't remain so for much longer. The class action already has been approved by a federal judge... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Giffords talking by phone with intern

HOUSTON, April 2 (UPI) -- The intern who cradled U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' head moments after she was shot says he has talked with her several times by phone. Daniel Hernandez told The Arizona Republic Friday he had talked with the Arizona congresswoman as recently as Wednesday and is amazed by... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Tick, tick, GOP: Government shutdown looms

WASHINGTON, April 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. government can shut down Friday unless Democrats make spending concessions, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Saturday. In the party's weekly radio and Internet address, Boehner said despite $10 billion already cut by two short-term continuing resolutions... Sign in to see full entry.

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