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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Sarkozy: No plans for Libyan nuke plant

PARIS, April 17 (UPI) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy denied plans to build a nuclear power plant in Libya when Moammar Gadhafi was alive, despite indications to the contrary. Sarkozy, in the midst of a re-election battle, said "there was never any question" about such a arrangement, even though... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 16, 2012

4.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Turkey

SIMAV, Turkey, April 16 (UPI) -- A 4.8-magnitude earthquake shook western Turkey Monday officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The quake struck at 1:10 p.m. local time, with a depth of just over 3 miles, centered at the town of Simav in Kutahya province, Today's Zaman... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 15, 2012

Summit smooth amid Secret Service scandal

CARTAGENA, Colombia, April 15 (UPI) -- The White House said President Obama's visit to Colombia this weekend was proceeding smoothly despite the suspension of 11 Secret Service members. The agents and uniformed officers were placed on administrative lead Saturday after they reportedly consorted with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

12 Secret Service agents relieved of duty

CARTAGENA, Colombia, April 14 (UPI) -- Twelve U.S. Secret Service agents have been relieved of duty in Colombia after allegations of misconduct involving prostitution, a source told CNN. The agents, who had been sent to Colombia before President Barack Obama's arrival to provide security for the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Failed North Korean rocket condemned

BRUSSELS, April 13 (UPI) -- Though a long-range rocket fired by North Korea failed to reach orbit, some world leaders said the deployment was an act of provocation. North Korea tried Friday to launch what it said was an Earth observation satellite into orbit using a long-range rocket. The rocket... Sign in to see full entry.

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