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Friday, August 31, 2012

Dichter: Israel needs better deterrence

JERUSALEM, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Israel's defense minister said Friday that Israel needs to develop a better missile-deterrence strategy against rockets fired from Gaza. Defense Minister Avi Dichter's comments came after a home in Sderot was hit by a missile from Gaza Friday, The Jerusalem Post reported.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Isaac weakening, still dangerous, 1 dead

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Isaac, which was slowly weakening over the central part of Louisiana, claimed its first reported fatality Thursday, authorities said. Emergency management officials in Pearl River County said a falling tree struck and killed a tow truck driver who was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Isaac darkens La. as Fla. seeks flood help

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Half a million homes and businesses in Louisiana have been darkened by Isaac as the governor of Florida declared an emergency from flooding left by the storm. Widespread power outages are reported throughout the southern parts of Louisiana, the Times-Picayune reported.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Part of Italian IVF law struck down

STRASBOURG, France, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Italy's ban on screening embryos used for in vitro fertilization for disease violates the rights of couples using the procedure, a European court ruled Tuesday. The decision by the European Court of Human Rights does not affect other parts of the law, which bars... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Japanese seek happiness over material gain

TOKYO, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A survey indicated a record-high number of Japanese people -- 64 percent -- said they value emotional satisfaction over material fulfillment. The nationwide survey of 10,000 Japan residents by the Cabinet Office, conducted in June and July, indicated 64 percent of respondents... Sign in to see full entry.

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