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Russia issues threat over U.S.-Czech missile deal more similar news »
Russia's Foreign Ministry today threatened a "military-technological" response if the United States deploys a missile defense system in former Soviet-bloc nations near Russia's borders. The ministry issued the statement after U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed a deal with her Czech counterpart to place radar units for the system inside the Czech Republic.
Tue Jul 08, 2008 more from this source»»
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Oilman putting his money on the wind more similar news »
Billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens is putting his clout behind renewable energy sources like wind power. The legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist today unveiled a new energy plan he says will decrease the United States' dependency on foreign oil by more than one-third and help shift American energy production toward renewable natural resources.
Tue Jul 08, 2008 more from this source»»
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Katrina aid anger: 'I just want to slap them' more similar news »
Mississippi agencies had a field day with free goods meant for Katrina victims. Prisons, fire departments, colleges and park agencies snatched up coffee makers, cleaning goods and other supplies, a CNN investigation has found. What about the victims? They've been left high and dry. "I just want to slap them upside the head," says one aid group official.
Tue Jul 08, 2008 more from this source»»
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Freed American: Captors are 'terrorists' more similar news »
One of three American hostages freed last week from Colombian rebels blasted the leftist group today, saying, "You guys are terrorists." Marc Gonsalves called on the rebels to free their remaining hostages. The three contractors were kidnapped when their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle in February 2003 and held until last week's dramatic rescue.
Tue Jul 08, 2008 more from this source»»
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Karzai orders probe into deadly U.S. strike more similar news »
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ordered an inquiry into allegations that 15 civilians were killed in a U.S. military strike targeting militants. The probe into Friday's incident on the border of Konar and Nurestan provinces came as local officials said another coalition bombing in eastern Afghanistan today killed at least 23 people and wounded 10 others who were walking to a wedding party.
Sun Jul 06, 2008 more from this source»»
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