Daley defends ex-White House social secretary – Chicago Sun-Times
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Daley defends ex-White House social secretary
Chicago Sun-Times Mayor Daley on Saturday stood up for resigning White House social secretary Desiree Rogers, who is stepping down next month. Daley called Rogers a “great friend of mine,” who did a “tremendous job” in a position she … Washington Insider Named Obama's Social Secretary Democratic fund-raiser Julianna Smoot to replace Desiree Rogers as White House … Daley defends Desiree Rogers |
Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan – CNN
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Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan
CNN (CNN) — Tsunami waves from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast on Sunday, but the initial ones did not appear large enough to cause damage. Authorities urged residents to stay away because a second and third … Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions Chile earthquake a test for aid agencies |
WEEK IN REVIEW AFGHANISTAN: It’s not easy, but troops are slowly improving – Detroit Free Press
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WEEK IN REVIEW AFGHANISTAN: It's not easy, but troops are slowly improving
Detroit Free Press The operation against the Taliban in Marjah has been a major trial for the Afghan military, showing the army is still far from capable of operating on its own. But its soldiers appear to be improving — even if they don't always do things by the book. … Troops in Afghanistan face defeat at home Manmohan urges Karzai to protect Indians US, Afghan forces clear last parts of Taliban area |
Grenade explodes in Bangkok, 1 injured – Xinhua
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Grenade explodes in Bangkok, 1 injured
Xinhua BANGKOK, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — A hand grenade exploded in front of a Bangkok Bank branch in central Bangkok Saturday night, leaving one person slightly injured. According to an anonymous policeman at the scene, a man on a motorcycle passed by and threw a … Grenade blast damages Thailand bank: police Grenade blast hits near Thai bank Grenade attacks raise tensions in Thailand |
