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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Putin says he welcomes Ukrainian stability

MOSCOW, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said upcoming parliamentary elections could bring stability to Ukraine, something he would welcome. "I hope Ukraine's parliamentary elections will be worthy and there will finally be long-awaited political stability. Ukraine's exit from... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 29, 2014

Ashraf Ghani sworn in as Afghanistan's new president

KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Ashraf Ghani was sworn in Monday as Afghanistan's new president and its first democratically-elected leader. Ghani acknowledged in his inauguration speech that Afghanistan was "besieged with problems," and encouraged the Taliban and other militants to negotiate... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

First woman and Mexican-American nominated as U.S. envoy to Mexico

By JC Finley WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama has nominated Maria Echaveste as the next U.S. ambassador to Mexico. If approved by Congress, Echaveste will be the first female and the first child of Mexican immigrants to hold the senior diplomatic post. Echaveste was born... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Search continues for missing Virginia student

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 25 (UPI) -- With a suspect in the disappearance of a University of Virginia student in custody, police dealt with a tough question: Where is Hannah Graham? Charlottesville Police Chief Timothy Longo said at a news conference Thursday that there is still hope Graham is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Attorney General Eric Holder to step down

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Eric Holder will announce his plans to step down as Attorney General Thursday, and will depart the Department of Justice as soon as his successor is confirmed. Holder, who is the first black person and the fourth-longest serving in the role, will make an announcement... Sign in to see full entry.

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