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Attacks in Iraq kill over 40, sectarian tensions high
ReutersBAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - A series of bomb and gun attacks across Iraq killed more than 40 people on Tuesday, a day after over 70 died in violence targeting majority Shi'ites that has stoked fears of all-out sectarian war with minority Sunnis. Nearly 300...Tags: Bombings, Baghdad (Iraq), Transportation Accidents, Explosions, Government
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Plan is key when preparing for storms, especially if there is no sanctioned shelter
mmoloney@kspr.comLEBANON, Mo. -- The city of Lebanon has no city-sanctioned storm shelters. When severe weather strikes, the Laclede County Emergency Manager warned, people need to be ready. "There are no public pre-disaster tornado shelters that are engineered in...Tags: Weather Warnings, Hospitals and Clinics, Natural Disasters, Tornadoes
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Asian stocks cheered by Fed reassurance, yen awaits BOJ
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street, with Japan's Nikkei reaching a fresh 5-1/2 year high and clinging to its gains as the Bank of Japan stood pat after unleashing massive stimulus last month....Tags: Machine Manufacturing, Pakistan, Google Inc., General Motors Corp., Interest Rate
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Three killed during Syria-related clashes in Lebanese city
ReutersTRIPOLI, Lebanon May 21 (Reuters) - Three people were killed in further sectarian fighting in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Tuesday, security sources said, raising the death toll from four days of sporadic conflict related to Syria's civil...Tags: Religion and Belief, Wars and Interventions, Bashar Assad, Islam, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present )
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Syria, Israel exchange fire on Golan Heights
ReutersBEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria said its troops destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed into its territory from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday and warned that any attempt to violate its sovereignty would meet "immediate and firm retaliation"....Tags: Armed Forces, Armed Conflicts, Israel, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Rebellions
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Bombings in Iraq kill at least 12
ReutersKIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) - Several bomb blasts killed at least 12 people in Iraq on Tuesday, police said, a day after more than 70 died in attacks on majority Shi'ites, stoking fears of all-out sectarian war with minority Sunnis. More than 200 people...Tags: Bombings, Baghdad (Iraq), Explosions, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Religious Conflicts
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Lebanese Org. to Release Maroun Baghdadi Box-Set
VarietyThe Fondation Liban Cinema is paying tribute to late great Lebanese helmer Maroun Baghdadi with a boxed set of the entire body of work by the auteur, who worked with Francis Ford Coppola and is considered the pioneer of new Lebanese cinema. Baghdadi,...Tags: Beirut (Lebanon)
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INTERVIEW-Austria says peackeepers may quit Golan if EU arms rebels
ReutersBy Michael Shields VIENNA, May 21 (Reuters) - Austria may pull its peacekeeping troops from the Golan Heights, evacuating the U.N. buffer zone, its defence minister warned on Tuesday, as Syria and Israel exchanged fire across a long dormant frontline now...Tags: Social Sciences, Austria, Yom Kippur, Arts and Culture, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present )
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WRAPUP 1-Syrian foes move towards talks but fighting rages
Reuters* U.N. sees movement towards peace talks * Fighting rages round strategic town * U.S. says Iranians seen alongside Hezbollah By Dominic Evans BEIRUT, May 21 (Reuters) - Syria's opposition and the government of President Bashar al-Assad seem to be...Tags: Tripoli (Libya), Cairo (Egypt), Free Syrian Army, Armed Conflicts, Russia
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Britain asks EU to put Hezbollah armed wing on terror list
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it had asked the European Union to put Hezbollah's military arm on its list of terrorist organizations, urging Europe to respond robustly to evidence of the Islamist group's involvement in an attack that killed...Tags: Bombings, Punishment, France, United Kingdom, Government
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WRAPUP 2-Syrian foes move towards talks but fighting rages
Reuters(Adds U.S. quote, paragraph 6) * U.N. sees movement towards peace talks * Fighting rages round strategic town * U.S. says Iranians seen alongside Hezbollah By Dominic Evans BEIRUT, May 21 (Reuters) - Syria's opposition and the government of President...Tags: Tripoli (Libya), Cairo (Egypt), Free Syrian Army, Armed Conflicts, Russia
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Kerry visits Oman for arms deal, talks on Syria, Mideast
ReutersMUSCAT (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Oman on Tuesday for Raytheon Co's signing of an estimated $2.1 billion arms deal and to consult on Syria and Iran, U.S. officials said. Oman is expected to sign a letter of intent to purchase a...Tags: Qaboos bin Said al Said, Jerusalem (Israel), Oman, Russia, Government
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