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Latin America Monitor
Children armed with assault weapons spark controversy in Venezuela
President Hugo Chavez has condemned photos of children posing with assault rifles at a pro-government group's event. But the opposition still blames Chavez.
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US, Iraqi leaders praise sacrifices of war, 'historic opportunity'
As US-Iraqi relations enter a new phase, America's top brass convened at Camp Victory to mark the transfer of command from Gen. Ray Odierno to Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin III.
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Terrorism & Security
Philippines hostage crisis exposes police corruption, ineptitude
In wake of a Philippines hostage crisis that left 9 people dead, lawmakers have called for the resignation of Manila’s police commander, the chief of the National Capital Region police, and the head of the SWAT force.
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Hong Kong issues 'black alert' after deadly Manila hostage crisis
Hong Kong officials were critical of the handling of a deadly Manila hostage crisis that ended with the deaths of eight Chinese tourists in the Philippines. Hong Kong issues a black alert, its strongest warning, for Chinese tourists.
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Philippines bus hostage crisis ends with six passengers dead
Philippines police stormed a busload of tourists being held hostage by a disgruntled former policeman, leaving six dead, including the hostage-taker.
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No right to bear unlicensed machine guns, federal court says
Tennessee State Guard commander Richard Hamblen said it's his Second Amendment right as part of a militia to convert assault rifles into fully automatic weapons. The Sixth US Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed.
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Bright Green
ARPA-E - are its energy projects crazy or revolutionary?
The Department of Energy's ARPA-E is funding projects it hopes will revolutionize the way Americans produce and use energy.
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Difference Maker
People making a difference: Gunnar Swanson
An Iraq war veteran has dedicated his life to helping children affected by conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Fatah, Hamas rift widens amid new violence
The Palestinian factions fought Saturday in the worst internal violence since Hamas's Gaza coup.
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Supreme Court asserts broad gun rights
The historic 5 to 4 ruling says the right to bear arms applies to individuals.
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Terrorism & Security
Britain convicts Pakistani man for plotting attacks
Sohail Qureshi was sentenced to 4-1/2 years in jail Tuesday, in the first conviction under a 2006 law that makes it an offense to prepare for a terrorist act.
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