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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Strong quake strikes off Japan's coast

TOKYO, April 7 (UPI) -- A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan Thursday, prompting officials to issue a tsunami warning for one prefecture and advisories for others. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered 7.4-magnitude. The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Disposal of radioactive water next issue

TOKYO, April 7 (UPI) -- Millions of gallons of water sprayed on damaged reactors in Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant are now contaminated, raising questions about safe disposal. The water spraying, an emergency step to prevent a meltdown, has been underway since the March 11 9-magnitude earthquake... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Gbagbo in talks about surrender, departure

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 6 (UPI) -- Laurent Gbagbo, the end of his strong-armed rule of Ivory Coast drawing closer, said he wants a cease-fire before talking about vacating the presidency. Gbagbo, with support among his military leaders virtually gone and facing French and U.N. demands for his... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Obama: 'Seize the opportunity' in Mideast

WASHINGTON, April 5 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday said it's more important than ever to "seize the opportunity" now to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. Obama talked to reporters after his meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres, saying he and the Israeli leader "share a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Under the U.S. Supreme Court: Women may get the shaft in Walmart suit

WASHINGTON, April 3 (UPI) -- A class action suit that may include as many as 1.5 million women who claim sex discrimination on the job by Walmart is the biggest in U.S. history -- though there are signs it won't remain so for much longer. The class action already has been approved by a federal judge... Sign in to see full entry.

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