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Clinton: Florida church’s planned Quran burning doesn’t reflect U.S.

With concerns growing about hostile or even violent international reaction to a Florida pastor’s plans to burn the Quran on Saturday, the Obama administration is stepping up its efforts to mitigate the damage. Secretary of …Kansas City Star · 2 hours ago

300 attend interfaith service to counter Quran burning

Gainesville Sun

Coffman rips pastor’s plan to burn the Quran

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Imam fears moving NYC mosque could inflame tension

NEW YORK—The imam behind a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero says moving it could cause a violent backlash from Muslim extremists and endanger national security. Imam Feisal …San Jose Mercury News · 1 hour ago

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf fears moving New York City Islamic center could inflame tension

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Imam behind planned mosque near ground zero says moving it could endanger national security

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New Zealand Herald

Army: Fort Lewis-based sergeant kept body parts

New documents released by the Army say a staff sergeant charged in a conspiracy to murder civilians kept Afghan body parts and threatened subordinates. Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs is the most senior of five Fort …Montana Standard · 1 hour ago

US Army sergeant ‘kept Afghan body parts’

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Army: Fort Lewis-Based Sergeant Kept Afghan Body Parts

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NKorea marks key anniversary amid succession moves

SEOUL, South Korea— North Korea marked its 62nd founding anniversary Thursday with patriotic songs and commentaries admiring leader Kim Jong Il, amid uncertainty over whether the secretive country has begun a rare political meeting believed aimed at …Boston Globe · 56 minutes ago

NKorea marks foundation anniversary amid speculation on another father-to-son succession

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N. Korea’s Kim Jong-Il may have Russian roots

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Mexican mayor killed, massacre suspects arrested

M EXICO CITY — Hooded gunmen killed the mayor of a small town in the northern Mexico state of San Luis Potosi on Wednesday, and prosecutors announced the arrest of seven suspects in the massacre of 72 migrants in August. President Felipe …Boston Herald · 46 minutes ago

Mexican mayor killed; key security official quits amid security fears

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Mexican mayor killed, marines arrest 7 suspects in massacre of 72 migrants

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Rights activists criticize China for hosting Myanmar leader

Once again, the head of a nation viewed as a pariah in the West had come to China to court favor, legitimacy and money, eliciting criticism that Beijing is coddling repressive regimes. This time it was Senior Gen. Than …Los Angeles Times · 1 hour ago

China’s Hu calls for stable ties with US

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Summary Box: Hu calls for stable ties with US

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