Sunday, March 21, 2010
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Fargo's fight against flooding nears end - Chicago Sun-Times
 ABC News | Fargo's fight against flooding nears end Chicago Sun-Times AP FARGO, ND -- A weeklong fight against flooding neared its climax in Fargo on Sunday, with miles of sandbags and clay dikes expected to hold back the bloated Red River at its crest with room to spare. City officials and residents were on the brink of ... In Fargo, no panic this time as Red River rises Historic, Possibly Deadly Flooding Predicted Swath of US Expected Red crest down another half-foot at Fargo |
House is expected to pass historic healthcare overhaul - Los Angeles Times
 CBC.ca | House is expected to pass historic healthcare overhaul Los Angeles Times The hard-fought measure would be a victory for President Obama - and, he says, for the American people. By Noam N. Levey and Michael Muskal The House of Representatives was poised Sunday to pass a sweeping overhaul of the healthcare system and, ... Stage set for historic health care reform vote Speaker Pelosi bets House on health care reform Major US Health Care Vote Scheduled for Sunday |
Sarkozy faces heavy defeat in French regional poll - Reuters
 Telegraph.co.uk | Sarkozy faces heavy defeat in French regional poll Reuters France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers a speech at the Elysee Palace in Paris March 20, 2010, as part of Francophonie International Day, organized by the International Francophonie (French-Speaking countries) Organization. ... Sarkozy's party expecting setback in regional vote Sarkozy's party faces poll defeat France's 2nd regional vote begins after Sarkozy defeat |
Volcano erupts in southern Iceland, hundreds flee - Washington Post
 Washington Post | Volcano erupts in southern Iceland, hundreds flee Washington Post REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - A volcano erupted in the south of Iceland overnight, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate from the area and diverting flights after authorities declared a local state of emergency, officials said on Sunday. ... Iceland volcano eruption triggers fears for glacier Iceland volcano prompts evacuations Volcano erupts in Iceland, hundreds evacuated |
UN chief says Gaza suffering under Israeli blockade - BBC News
 Novinite.com | UN chief says Gaza suffering under Israeli blockade BBC News The UN chief has said Israel's blockade of Gaza is causing "unacceptable suffering," during a Middle East visit to reinvigorate the peace process. Ban Ki-moon told Gazans that "we stand with you" as he visited an area damaged by Israel's offensive 14 ... 'Israel won't change its policies' Netanyahu stands firm on Jerusalem before US visit Netanyahu: Building in Jerusalem is like building in Tel Aviv |
Afghan bomb attacks kill at least 12 civilians - Reuters
Afghan bomb attacks kill at least 12 civilians Reuters LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed 10 civilians on Sunday when he detonated his explosives near a crowd in southern Afghanistan, while a roadside bomb in the east killed two others, officials said. Violence in Afghanistan has ... 10 Afghans killed in blast in Helmand province Two Afghan Blasts Kill 12 10 Afghans killed in blast in Helmand province |
Anger and disappointment in Ireland as the Pope's letter fails to heal - Telegraph.co.uk
 Times Online | Anger and disappointment in Ireland as the Pope's letter fails to heal Telegraph.co.uk Victims of abuse at the hands of priests in Ireland are not satisfied by the Pope's letter of apology. By Carissa Casey in Dublin Marie Collins is still a practising Catholic despite years of pain and frustration fighting the Irish Catholic hierarchy. ... Pope Benedict accused of ignoring abuse allegations against Hullerman Church victims demand action Arrogant, corrupt, secretive – the Catholic church failed to tackle evil |
Stewart L. Udall dies at 90; Interior secretary championed national parks - Los Angeles Times
 Los Angeles Times | Stewart L. Udall dies at 90; Interior secretary championed national parks Los Angeles Times Udall promoted the idea that government should preserve vast areas of wilderness. He also served in Congress and later led a crusade on behalf of victims of radiation exposure. Stewart Udall, who served as Interior secretary under presidents Kennedy ... Stewart Udall, Interior Chief to Kennedy, Johnson, Dies at 90 Former Interior Secretary Udall dies at age 90 Stewart Udall, interior secretary in '60s, dies |
From the US, a new year's message to Iranians; Obama readies for next fight - Washington Post
 Reuters South Africa | From the US, a new year's message to Iranians; Obama readies for next fight Washington Post For the second year in a row, President Obama offered a message to the Iranian people on that country's new year's holiday, known as Nowruz. In the video message, released Saturday, Obama promised that despite differences with the Iranian government, ... Germany's Merkel seeks sanctions against Iran Report: Netanyahu to ask Obama for weapons to strike Iran Report: PM to ask US for bombs against Iran |
'Tea party' protesters accused of spitting on lawmaker, using slurs - Washington Post
 Tampabay.com | 'Tea party' protesters accused of spitting on lawmaker, using slurs Washington Post Hundreds of conservative activists gather outside the US Capitol to protest health-care legislation, which is approaching a final vote in the House this week. By Paul Kane Members of the Congressional Black Caucus said that racial epithets were hurled ... A wild day on Capitol Hill Bill showdown turns ugly Spitting-mad protest takes a hateful turn |
