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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Israeli-Palestinian talks sour

AMMAN, Jordan, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Negotiations between Israel and Palestine soured this week as the two sides discussed potential borders to create two nations, officials said. On Wednesday, Israeli officials told their Palestinian counterparts -- under their plan for drawing borders -- existing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

House of Lords rebukes government again

LONDON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The House of Lords rebuked the British government Wednesday, turning down a plan to charge single parents for help they receive from the child support agency. The 270-128 vote was the second defeat in the upper house this week for the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Testimony sheds light on Costa Concordia timeline

GIGLIO, Italy, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The Italian cruise line Costa Crociere knew the Costa Concordia had hit a rock shortly after the accident along the Tuscan coast, the company's chief testified. Pier Luigi Foschi, chief executive officer of Costa Crociere, a unit of Carnival Corp., testified Wednesday... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Thousands attend Paterno viewings

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Penn State University asked instructors to give latitude to students seeking to pay their final respects to the late football Coach Joe Paterno. The school said thousands of well-wishers turned up to viewings Tuesday and Wednesday for Paterno, who died Sunday... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Iran creates 6.6-lb. 'smart' submarine

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Iranian researchers say they have created a "smart" remote-controlled 6.6-pound submarine that can be used in maritime industries and by the military. The submarine, dubbed "Phoenix," is capable of surveillance and various maneuvers, the Iranian Student News Agency reported.... Sign in to see full entry.

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