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Friday, August 30, 2013

ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus ends, joint declaration signed

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and 17 defense ministers of Asia-Pacific nations recommitted to strengthening cooperation to promote regional peace. The officials issued a joint declaration Thursday reaffirming their commitment to the Association of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Jury to deliberate Fort Hood mass shooter's fate

KILLEEN, Texas, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Hasan offered no evidence in a hearing ending Wednesday on whether he'll receive a death sentence for the Fort Hood mass shooting. The Army Medical Corps officer who fatally shot 13 people and injured 31 others in the Nov. 5, 2009, shooting --... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 26, 2013

Karzai travels to Pakistan for talks on peace process

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai traveled to Pakistan Monday to enlist its support for peace talks between his government and the Taliban, officials said. Karzai was accompanied by a delegation of high government officials, Khaama Press reported. The visit was to give Karzai... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

Australian PM Rudd in danger of losing his own seat

GRIFFITHS, Australia, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Two recent polls indicate Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd could become the nation's third leader to lose his own seat in Parliament during an election. The polls both found the Labor Party leader trailing his opponent, Bill Glasson of the Liberal National... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Thousands on National Mall for 50th anniversary of March on Washington

By DANIELLE HAYNES, UPI.com Thousands flocked to the National Mall Saturday before the 50th anniversary of the historic Aug. 28, 1963, March on Washington featuring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech. Speakers at Saturday's event included Attorney General Eric Holder, who... Sign in to see full entry.

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