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Monday, March 19, 2012

General: Shootings may force quicker exit

LEAVENWORTH, Kan., March 19 (UPI) -- The fallout from the killing of 16 Afghans allegedly by a U.S. soldier could lead to U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan sooner, not later, a retired general said. Meanwhile, the attorney for Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, accused of killing the 16 civilians, prepared to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Germany elects new president

BERLIN, March 18 (UPI) -- German lawmakers Sunday elected Joachim Gauck as the country's new president, the first East German to hold the post, officials said. Gauck, 72, received a wide majority of votes by the federal assembly, a total of 991 of 1228 valid votes, Bild reported. German Chancellor... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Karzai to meet with victims' families

K ABUL, Afghanistan, March 16 (UPI) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai planned to meet with the families of 16 victims of an alleged killing spree by a U.S. Army sergeant, officials said. Word of Karzai's meeting with the relatives Friday followed news that he received a report from investigators he... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Fragile cease-fire holds amid rocket fire

JERUSALEM, March 15 (UPI) -- The Israeli air force struck Gaza just hours after three Grad rockets were fired at southern Israel, the army said. The army said a terror tunnel and rocket launching site were hit in the strikes late Wednesday. Palestinians said no one was injured but some buildings... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Flooding hits Chile's southern-most region

PUNTA ARENAS, Chile, March 14 (UPI) -- Officials in Chile said the worst storm in 22 years damaged 700 homes and flooded nearly 240 acres of land near the southern tip of the South American nation. Some 800 residents have been displaced and at least two people injured by the torrent of rain that... Sign in to see full entry.

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